georgetown energy museum

This is a quaint little museum of energy history that will appeal to historians and the science minded visitor.

My husband wandered into this museum when he saw the word "Energy", as he works in the oil and gas field. What we found was a very detailed history and present-day display of the hydro plant which has supplied electricity to Georgetown using only water. The woman volunteer was very knowledgeable and friendly. In speaking with her we learned that she was the only female mechanical engineering grad in her class in Maryland many years ago. Many interesting displays and artifacts make this a fun stop.

This is not actually a Museum, it is the working electric company for the town. You only have access to the front of the building where they have pictures of the equipment from when they started their operation

We stopped here to spend a little time and were all very happy we did. The woman giving the tour was friendly and knowledgeable. She explained the generator to us and made sure the kids were engaged. She and my daughter found a common bond in industrial engineering which was unexpected and very special. It is a tiny place with some interesting antiques (I liked the ones in the vault). Stop in if you have 15 minutes.

It was actually not open when we visited, but we taken inside by the man who runs it and given a great overview of what it is (run by Xcel) and why it is still running 114 years after it started.They had a write-up of Nikola Tesla and his research in CO Springs and lots of other fascinating stories. I absolutely loved it.

This place is a trip! Not only have they been making electricity since the turn of the 20th century, they’re still making it! That’s right, this antique machinery is still putting voltage out on the grid to power area homes and businesses. And they’re doing it without polluting the air. They use the same stream they’ve always used. But it’s more than just an amazing working power plant. It’s also got exhibits. One of our favorites is the Jacob’s Ladder. You make a spark which heats the air to about 1000 degrees and the hot air pushes the arc up the wires. Also, check out the brass tub that was a washing machine in the old days. This is a new museum, so some of the exhibit area is a work in progress. All in all, this is a fun and cool place. And the attendant was personable and knowledgeable.

Sorry I can't remember the name of the gentleman w/dog. Small & quick(FREE) but important history. I'm so sorry that I can't remember his name, but he was very informative regarding the whole area. Nice guy.

Visiting Georgetown we came across the Energy Museum, although it is small the exhibits are very interesting and informative on how the power when through the area, well worth a look if in the area

It is only one room at the end of town, but you will never forget it. The pellon water wheel is still giving the power, as it has done....

Nice little museum, looks like it could use a little attention (display labels falling off, etc.). Great to see the working power plant, and nicely done. Amazing to see stuff made over a hundred years ago still producing power.

We stopped here and had a look around and a good long chat with the man that worked there and also met his dog. He was very interested in us and where we were from (CHCH NZ). The museum was very interesting - only little but good to visit and nice to know something historical is still in use. We took photos of the old electrical apliances. Most enjoyable.

Loved this small museum - drove by and only went in because my husband loved electrical-related stuff and it was small so didn't take much time. It was free too - we just made a donation. I liked the cool antique electrical appliances and my husband liked the cool old lighting and electrical fixtures.

Nice little museum with exhibits showing the history of power generation in Georgetown. The power house is still in use and making electricity today! Nice piece of history.

This is up past the Parisian Hotel, and is free to enter. They accept donations. It is a quick tour, given by a sweet ole gal. She really knows her stuff. We had 15 of us, and she kept everyone's attention, answering all questions to our satisfaction! It really is cool to see a real live hydro electric energy plant with the river running right out back.

We've been to Georgetown several times, but hadn't visited this facility before. Actually, it's a historic-but-still-operating small power plant - co-located with a collection of historic equipment and a few exhibits comprising the museum. This makes it rather more interesting than it would have been had it not also been an operating power plant.The story is interesting. A hydro power plant, initially with a steam turbine as backup in case water pressure got too low, was constructed in Georgetown in 1900. Though small, it was valuable for the community, and especially for the area's mines. Subsequent developments made the water supply more reliable, and permitted the decommissioning and subsequent removal of the steam turbine. The plant still operates, and is controlled remotely from another nearby plant.