Today's side deal to the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo gives art enthusiasts two sense-pleasing admission types. Choose between the following options:

• For $3, you get two full-day admissions to the Buell Children's Museum (up to an $8 value).
• For $35, you get a one-year Studio 210 membership to the Arts Center (a $75 value).

Sangre de Cristo Arts Center's extensive galleries, 500-seat theater, and two gift shops showcase the work of southern Colorado artists and artisans. Named the runner-up for Best Art Museum for Children in the United States by Parents magazine, the two-story, 12,000-square-foot Buell Children's Museum features interactive exhibits, including sensor-activated sound, light, and video displays. With today's deal, grab two full-day admissions to the Buell Children's Museum, or get a full year's free entry to the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center for you and a guest by purchasing a Studio 210 membership, which also includes free admission to the Art Center's grown-up galleries, discounts on certain purchases, and a seat at the big kids' table at exclusive member parties. Studio 210 members also receive a ceramic gift and four guest passes.

Reviews

Fodor's and Colorado.com featured the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, and the Buell Children's Museum was featured on Colorado Springs.com:

• Rotating exhibits at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center celebrate regional arts and crafts. The center also houses the superb Western art collection donated by Francis King; a performing arts theater; and the Buell Children's Museum, which provides fun, interactive audiovisual experiences. – Fodor's
• The Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center houses many forms of artistry, and elates the creative spirit no matter what the medium. – Colorado.com