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Museum of the West, Grand Junction

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Science Museum · Hidden Gem · History Museum
With 3 museums, a research library, and 3 paleontology sites, the Museums of Western Colorado is the largest museum complex between Salt Lake City and Denver.

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  • By 719karenj
    There were fun displays including the fluorescent rocks, a 50+ year hoax, stuff from when they thought Uranium was good for your health (awkward), and a room about Alferd Packerd (differently...  more »
  • By fivecrazycats
    Enjoyed exploring this museum with my husband and 10 year old daughter. As a 4th grader, she’s learning Colorado history this year, so this was a nice little field trip. We were the only ones in...  more »
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  • By Jan Powell
    A fascinating place really. Lot's of interesting stuff about the west, even for the kids. I am not American, I am from the mining areas of South Wales UK, and only knew about Western US from what I saw on TV. This museum brought it all to life, we were in there a long time as there was so many interesting things to see and read about. You should go!
  • By Kathy Otten
    It was a very interesting museum. Very nicely laid out with history of Grand Junction and the area. A good stop for a couple of hours.
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