Museum of the Mountain West
Open year-round, visit the Museum of the Mountain for a guided tour, a self-guided tour, or a school tour! This six-acre property houses 28 historical buildings in “Adobe Flats” and 11 historical displays of shops and medical offices in our main building. The museum boasts over half-a-million artifacts in its collection.
True West Magazine celebrates this museum as the “2021 Best Preserved Re-Created Pioneer Town” and it made the “2018 Editor’s List of 15 Museums Not to Miss” providing good reason to put the Museum of the Mountain West on your list of “must-do” activities during your time in Montrose.
An impressive inventory of historic buildings and 500,000 artifacts, preserved from the golden years of the Mountain West, are displayed for visitors to experience at the museum.
Housed in the 10,000 square foot main building is a historic post office, doctor’s and dentist’s offices, drug store, saloon, dry goods store, and many more fascinating displays from our past. From the 1913 German Lutheran Church to the 1890 school to the 1882 Denver & Rio Grande Railroad section house, you will be captivated by life as it was over a century ago.
Most exceptional among the museum’s attributes are the knowledgeable docents who guide all tours, offering an experiential taste of what it was like to live in Western Colorado in the early days. If you’re lucky, you may run into the museum’s founder, Richard Fike, who began collecting at the age of four and was crowned True West Magazine’s “Best Western History Collector” in 2021.
Did you know that the Museum of the Mountain West can also host weddings and other special events? Ongoing events, classes, and activities are held to educate and entertain the public about the history and culture of the American West.
Come and spend a fun-filled, leisurely day learning more about this wonderful area in beautiful Western Colorado and be sure to check out the library and gift shop.
Museum of the Mountain West
68169 Miami Road
Ph: 970-240-3400
Website
Hours
Summer: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Saturday
Winter: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday
Email us or call to schedule tours for groups of 15 or more, events, or weddings.
Admission
Guided Tours: $15/adult, $5/youth (6 – 18 years)
*For groups over 6, call to schedule at 970-240-3400
Self-Guided Tours: $12.50/adult, $5/youth
Under 6: Free
For information and questions, contact the Museum of the Mountain West at info@mw-museum.org or 970-240-3400.
We’re proud to celebrate a moment of national recognition for Montrose’s history and heritage. Congratulations to Richard Fike on this achievement, which shines a spotlight on the stories that make our community unique.
MUSEUM OF THE MOUNTAIN WEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES RECOGNITION
Montrose, CO – The Museum of the Mountain West’s Founder and Executive Director Richard E. Fike was selected by True West Magazine as “Best Western History Collector” for 2026.
Recognition by the magazine was revealed in its January/February “Best of the West 2026” special collector’s edition available on national newsstands in January. Museum Founder and Executive Director Richard E. Fike commented, “I very much appreciate being honored again with this True West award because it affirms my lifelong goal of educating the public on the true historical stories and artifacts of the Western US. Since my first days of collecting in Skagway, Alaska, I continue to treasure the West and share it with the Museum of the Mountain West visitors from around the world to help save the past.” The Museum of the Mountain West, Inc., was also selected by True West Magazine in September/October 2025 as one of the Top Western Museums of the West 2025.
The Museum received grant funds in 2025 from @gocollette Collettee Travel and @dmeacoop for restoration efforts and facility improvements, enabling the Museum to pursue renovation of its 2nd Empire-style house as well as other property enhancements.
Step back in time at the Museum of the Mountain West “Where History Comes Alive” at 68169 Miami Road, Montrose, Colorado. For additional details, visit www.museumofthemountainwest.org or call 970-240-3400.
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Welcome to Winter in Montrose!
Whether you’re chasing snow-covered trails, bundling up for hot cocoa downtown, or planning your next weekend escape — winter in Montrose is filled with quiet magic and endless ways to explore.
This season is for slowing down, bundling up, and breathing in the crisp Colorado air.
Ready to plan your winter in Montrose?
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If you are looking for suggestions, swing by and chat with us!
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Looking for a truly unique way to experience Colorado?
The Ouray Ice Festival is back January 22–25, 2026 at the Ouray Ice Park — featuring climbing clinics for all levels, vendor gear demos, mixed climbing competitions, and fun evening events downtown.
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