The Aurora History Museum is taking a deep dive into Peru's ecosystems with its latest exhibition, "National Reserves of Peru: Biodiversity & Landscapes," featuring stunning photography that captures the country's ecological diversity, according to the City of Aurora. The display, which is part of a celebration for 200 years of US-Peru diplomatic ties, is set to run through March 7, 2026, allowing visitors plenty of time to explore Peru’s dramatic landscapes and the communities living within them.
But the museum isn't just about showcasing international wonders, it's also turning its gaze to its own community with planned exhibits on Black and Filipino residents of Aurora, seeking public input through surveys because for the museum representation matters, and it's critical to involve the people in the telling of their own stories and the museum hopes these surveys will guide its archival hands, telling the narratives that might otherwise remain whispers in the vast corridors of history.
The "Proclaiming Aurora's Black History Exhibit Survey" is actively collecting insights for an exhibit that will put a local spin on Colorado’s broader Black history narrative, with the first community roundtable set for Jan. 16. Meanwhile, the "Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Filipino Community Survey", a collaboration with the city’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs, aims to highlight the unique Filipino presence in Aurora, inviting individuals and groups to contribute their experiences and help direct the content that will go on display.
In the face of budget shortages, the museum is adjusting its operations, introducing admission fees for adults at $5 and children at $1 starting 2026, while also modifying its opening hours to Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and extending to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the latter made possible because of the Aurora Museum Foundation's monetary support, these changes are part of the museum's endeavors to provide high-quality exhibitions and educational programs amid the financial crunch facing the city of Aurora.
