The museum, which moved to this location in 1979, has fine arts, artifacts and archival collections that document[1][3] the Pikes Peak region.

[4] The building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and was the 2nd property to be listed in El Paso County, after Pikes Peak.

[5] Located within Alamo Square Park the museum is also home to the Starsmore Center for Local History, a manuscript collection and research facility.

[6][non-primary source needed] The museum's mission is to "build a lasting connection to the Pikes Peak region by preserving and sharing our cultural history," which is accomplished through a wide variety of temporary and long-term exhibits, tours, programs, lectures and special events.

[4] Eric Bransby created a mural that depicts the Pikes Peak region's history from early Native Americans to the United States Air Force Academy construction.