Museum of the West - part of the Museums of Western Colorado

Museum of the West - part of the Museums of Western Colorado Do you want to find out about the history of the Grand Valley? The Museum of the West offers a thousand years of history that can be experienced. The Sterling T.

The Museum of the West, the history division of the Museums of Western Colorado, offers a thousand years of history that can be experienced. “Ride” in a stagecoach, “fly” a 1958 Cessna from Walker Field or gaze upon an ancient cup and ladle from the Anasazi. Study Ute and Fremont Rock Art, see the real fi****ms that outlaws used, sit in a one-room schoolhouse, and visit the Pastime saloon to exper

ience western Americana at its best. Connect to a wealth of historical, genealogical and natural history materials in the Museum of the West Research Library, located on the second floor. Please note: The library's hours are by appointment only. Smith Education Tower offers a 360° view of our impressive surrounding geography. Tower top displays include a working weather station, and provide information on downtown historic preservation efforts, regional archaeology and geology.

07/03/2024

Holiday hours for tomorrow, July 4th at the Museums of Western Colorado are:

🦕 Dinosaur Journey: Open 10am - 5pm
🏛️ Museum of the West: Closed
🍏 Cross Orchards: Closed

We wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

Travel with the Experts! Join the Museums of Western Colorado Trips & Tours Program and discover the wonders of the worl...
04/22/2024

Travel with the Experts!

Join the Museums of Western Colorado Trips & Tours Program and discover the wonders of the world around you. Explore alpine waterfalls, dinosaur tracks, arches, canyons, and more. Our experienced museum guides will take you on a journey of discovery and adventure and back again!

Find the Museum Adventure that speaks to you, here: https://loom.ly/hOqfxaI

04/12/2024
03/08/2024

Museum of the West is closing early tomorrow (3/9, at 2pm) to prepare for our Annual Speakeasy Event that night!

Tickets are still on sale, but going fast! We'll see you all there!

Have you gotten your ticket to this year's Speakeasy? Check out the great menu Hillbilly Catering & Events has ready for...
02/28/2024

Have you gotten your ticket to this year's Speakeasy? Check out the great menu Hillbilly Catering & Events has ready for the event!

What sounds good to you? We're partial to Charleston Shrimp Cocktails!

Come join us for a night of debauchery honoring Grand Junction’s historic red-light district, the Barbary Coast. You’ll have to buy tickets to know the special knock and passphrase to enter the Museum of the West exhibit hall turned 1920s Speakeasy. Dance the night away with 1920s-inspired music...

11/29/2023

Join us Dec. 4th to raise funds for nearly 50 local nonprofits who are participating in Grand Valley Gives! Order Kannah Creek’s fundraiser beer of the day any time on Dec 4th and give 100% to this spectacular day! Grand Valley Gives is a group of local nonprofit organizations banding together to promote the importance of giving where you live.

The official CO Gives Day is Dec. 5th. Visit www.grandvalleygives.org to learn more about the Grand Valley Gives nonprofits.

Alpine Bank is matching donations schedule today!
11/28/2023

Alpine Bank is matching donations schedule today!

11/27/2023

We can't wait to see everyone! Join us!

It's great to belong to a wonderful community such as ours. Please support our local non-profits today!
11/20/2023

It's great to belong to a wonderful community such as ours. Please support our local non-profits today!

Visit our website to learn more about all 48 participating nonprofit organizations and schedule your donation!

www.grandvalleygives.org

Come by and say Hi 👋, we'll be there to join in the fun!
11/09/2023

Come by and say Hi 👋, we'll be there to join in the fun!

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462 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, CO
81501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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(970) 242-0971

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