General Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Museum of Western Colorado
P.O. Box 20000
Grand Junction, Colorado 81502-5020
(970) 242-0971
Locations, Hours, and Admission
Please note: All sites are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
In addition, sites may close for emergencies. Please call to confirm status.
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Cross Orchards Historic Site (970) 434-9814 Agriculture and Transportation HoursNovember December Closed January-March May 1 – October 31 Closed for special events and rentals. Please call to confirm hours. AdmissionFree – Donations are welcome. Ride-on-Train (when available)$3/Adults • $2/Children (3 to 12) $7/Family groups (up to 6 people) • $10/Groups over 7 |
Dinosaur Journey Museum (970) 858-7282 Paleontology and Geology HoursOctober 1 – April 30 May 1 – September 30 Admission$9/Adults • $7/Seniors • $5/Children (3 to 12) $25/Family groups (up to 6 people) Museum members admitted free |
Museum of the West (970) 242-0971 Regional History and Archaeology HoursOctober 1 – April 30 May 1 – September 30 Admission$7/Adults • $6/Seniors • $4/Children (3 to 12) $20.00/Family groups (up to 6 people) Museum members admitted free |
Loyd Files Research Library (970) 242-0971, ext. 2209 Regional Cultural and Natural History Library Public Research HoursThrough January 2020 Closed to walk-in researchers Tuesday-Friday • 10 am-4 pm by appointment only FeesPlease call for Research Fees. |