The Museum of the Mountain West is a history museum off U.S. Route 50 in Montrose, Colorado. It includes a collection of historic log cabins, Western town stores, and other historic buildings which have been moved to the site.Discover how to plan a Montrose trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
The museum was listed on the Colorado state register of historic properties in 2018.
The museum also owns a historic carriage shop, not on the same site, where eventual champion boxer Jack Dempsey trained.
It is located at 68191 E. Miami Road, bordering on U.S. Route 50, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) east of the center of downtown Montrose.
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We stopped here on a whim because the old buildings looked cool and were completely amazed by the extent of the collection and displays created Richard. This is a personal lifetime collection and...
We stopped here on a whim because the old buildings looked cool and were completely amazed by the extent of the collection and displays created Richard. This is a personal lifetime collection and... more »
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We opted for the guided tour. It was $15 a person and well worth it. I thought when i saw it on Trip Advisor that it would be a small museum with a few buildings. It actually took us 2.5 hours to..... more
We opted for the guided tour. It was $15 a person and well worth it. I thought when i saw it on Trip Advisor that it would be a small museum with a few buildings. It actually took us 2.5 hours to..... more »
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The best historical museum we have ever been to. Jim was hands down the best tour guide ever!! I recommend this place to everyone of all ages. It's huge so make sure you give yourself plenty of time.
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10 OUT OF 10. By far some of the greatest people I've ever met. My car broke down and they didn't hesitate to help at all. I had the greatest experience with them & the museum was SO well kept and they all knew so much history, I had a great time. THANK YOU!!!!
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