We will still be closed until April 15, but wanted to share with you a photo of the work that is happening at the Museum these two weeks. Thank you for your patience and we’ll see you soon.

The Museu will resume normal operations and be open to the public again starting on Tuesday, April 15. The upper floors of the Museum will receive new carpet and tile throughout, and minor maintenance and upkeep will also happen during this closure.

The Broomfield Veterans Museum invites everyone to the Vietnam Symposium, cohosted with the city and county of Broomfield.

This event will be held at the Broomfield Auditorium on March 22nd, with seating opening at 8:30 am.

A list of speakers and the schedule can be found in the file below.

Join over a dozen local Vietnam War veterans in an all-day symposium as they recount their experiences from 60 years ago. Learn what the war was really like from the men and women who were there.

SPECIAL FEATURED SPEAKER:

Marine Aviator Lt. Col. Orson Swindle III

Shot down over North Vietnam •Cellmate with John McCain

in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” POW camp for six years

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025

9 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Free Admission

Broomfield Civic Auditorium

Sponsored by the Veterans Museum Broomfield & The City & County of Broomfield

Upcoming Vietnam War Talks – Veterans’ Experiences and History

February 22: Lou Marucheau, a former Swift Boat officer in the U.S. Navy, will discuss his Vietnam tour (1969–1970) in the Mekong Delta, highlighting the transition of U.S. naval forces to the South Vietnamese Navy.

March 8: Stuart Goldstein, a former Fleet Marine Medic, will share his experiences supporting a Vietnamese hospital in Hoi An through a powerful video essay with images and music from the era.

March 15: Matt Ake, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, will present a historical overview of Vietnam to set the stage for the March Vietnam War Symposium.

These talks are part of the 2025 Coffee and Conversation series, focusing on Vietnam veterans

Due to the extension of the train display, Matt’s talk was rescheduled for February 8th. Thanks to all for understanding and being flexible.

Exciting news! The Train display has been extended until February 15th.

We are pleased to announce the following dates have been added to our ticket schedule.

The week of the 3rd:

Tuesday, Feb. 4th, Thursday, Feb 6th, and Saturday, Feb 8th.

The week of the 10th:

Tuesday, Feb. 11th, Thursday, Feb 13th, and Saturday, Feb 15th.

Stop by 10 am – 2 pm (Tues & Thurs) and 9 am – 3 pm (Sat.)

Give a special thank you to Bear & The Colorado Toy Train Foundation for extending this lovely event.

Check out the new Model Train exhibit at the Museum starting Thursday, Jan. 28th. It won’t be ‘in the station’ for long, so be sure to come soon. Presented in partnership with the Colorado Toy Train Foundation.

January 28th, 30th, and February 1st.

Stop by 10 am – 2 pm (Tues & Thurs) and 9 am – 3 pm (Sat.)

Saturday, Jan. 11 will be the Museum’s Annual Meeting from 9am – 11am. Celebrate our great year in 2024 and look forward to 2025 as you learn about the Museum’s plans for the future. We’ll see you there!

Happy Holidays to all! The Museum will close to the public at noon on Dec. 21 and will be closed for the holidays until Thursday, January 2. Here’s to a great 2024 and we’ll see you in 2025!

7 December – In commemoration of the 83rd Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a special presentation will tell the story of battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48) and two local residents, Albert (Pete) Peterson and Donald Seibold who served on the battleship. Pete was on the battleship when
it was sunk at Pearl Harbor, and Don joined the ship for its return to service at the Battle of Leyte Gulf
(Philippines), continuing to the end of the war. We will have the daughters of both Pete and Don join us to talk about their fathers. Be there at 10am!