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Teacher Resources

The Education Department at Museums of Western Colorado is here to help with everything from field trip planning , traveling education kits, lesson plans, classroom visits, and more!  Click the links below to learn more about what we offer.

At our Museums

School Tours

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In the Classroom

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Hours:

Sunday & Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission:

$5.00 Children || $7.00 Adults

$6.00 Seniors

 

 

 

Hours:

Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission:

$5.00 Children || $9.00 Adults

$7.00 Seniors

 

 

 

Hours:

May-December

Thursday - Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Farmer's Market

Wednesdays & Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Admission:

Free for All !

Ride-on-Train Prices: (Saturdays Only)

$2.00 Children || $3.00 Adults

Hours:

*By Appointment Only*

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Appointments Available:

Tuesday – Thursday || 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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