462 Ute Ave, Grand Junction, CO, 81502
Do you want to learn the history of Mesa County, Colorado?
Experience western history at its best through thousand years of history. “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 Art, see the real firearms that outlaws used, sit in a one-room schoolhouse, and visit the Pastime saloon – all at the Museum of the West!
Our special exhibit currently in the Temporary Gallery explores 1920s Era Fashion & Culture. Come see it before its gone!
The Sterling T. Smith Education Tower
The Sterling T. Smith Education Tower offers a 360° view of our impressive surrounding geography. Tower top displays provide information on downtown historic preservation efforts, regional archaeology, and geology.
Museum of the West Hours
Events at Museum of the West!
- All
- Cross Orchard
- Dinosaur Digs
- Dinosaur Journey
- Farmers Market
- Full Day Digs
- Half Day Digs
- History Alive Chautauqua
- Museum After Dark
- Museum of the West
- Trips & Tours
- Volunteer
Join us on November 19th at 5:30 PM at the Whitman Building on the Museum of the West Campus for an insightful presentation by Dr. Erika Jackson, Department Head and[...]