Edwin Carter Discovery Center

About this museum

If you are searching for the best free things to do in Breckenridge, look no further than Edwin Carter Discovery Center. This museum offers FREE ADMISSION. The Edwin Carter Museum is dedicated to the naturalist of the same name, a miner who switched careers to help preserve nature, becoming one of Colorado's earliest conservationists.Visitors to Edwin Carter Discovery Center can explore the legacy of a remarkable man who gave up mining to catalog and preserve the wildlife of the Rocky Mountains. The museum features exhibits about Carter's life, his specimen collection, and the natural history of Summit County. Interactive displays and hands - on activities make the center particularly engaging for families with children.With an outstanding 4.9 - star rating from 141 visitor reviews, Edwin Carter Discovery Center has earned its reputation as one of the highest - rated free attractions in Breckenridge.You can find Edwin Carter Discovery Center at 111 North Ridge Street in Breckenridge. The museum is open several days a week (Friday: 11AM - 4PM, Saturday: 11AM - 4PM, Sunday: 11AM - 4PM, Thursday: 11AM - 4PM). Visit the official website. While there is no admission charge, donations are welcomed. Edwin Carter Discovery Center is a Breckenridge gem.