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.
The @blackcanyonnps Visitor Center may be closed, but you can still get your Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park passport cancellation stamp.
Visit the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office (UFO).
Address:
2465 S. Townsend Ave.
Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: 970-240-5300
Hours:
M-F: 9:00am – 12:00pm; 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Closed Federal Holidays)
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FUNCy Ducky Race is on — at FUNC Fest, Saturday, August 9!
Grab your ducks and get ready to race!
$3 per duck or 2 for $5
Buy yours at the Partners Mentoring Youth booth or pre-order by calling 970.249.1116 (Cash or Venmo accepted!)
Heats at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., & 2:30 p.m. with finals at 3 p.m.
Over $1000 in prizes up for grabs
No need to be present to win!
In partnership with @partners.west
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We`re bringing back the FUNC-y River Parade for FUNC Fest’s 10th anniversary!
Bring your weird, your whimsical, your wonderfully wacky! Build a float (yes, anything that floats!) and cruise from the Montrose Water Sports Park put-in to the take-out in true FUNC fashion.
✨ Costumes? Yes.
🎵 Music? Absolutely.
🧜♂️ Props, themes & flair? Bring it on!
Whether you’re floating or cheering from the shore, this is one Montrose tradition you don’t want to miss.
Limited spots – register now: qrco.de/FUNCYPARADE
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We’re offering a 25% discount on all Black Canyon National Park merch.
We know many community members and tourists coming through had plans to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. With the park’s Visitor Center closed this sale is our small way of keeping the Black Canyon experience alive for those passing through.
Sale Dates: July 24–August 29
Montrose Visitor Center 107 S Cascade Ave
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Groove on the Uncompahgre, Saturday, August 9!
Make your way to Riverbottom Park for an epic afternoon of live music, local talent, and summer vibes under the open sky—it’s all part of FUNC Fest’s 10th anniversary celebration!
@theriverarkansas kicks things off at 4:30 p.m.
The Brown Family Band keeps the rhythm rolling at 6:00 p.m.
@papabearwilliams closes out the night with a high-energy headlining set starting at 7:30 p.m.
But that’s not all—FUNC Fest is an all-day celebration of Fun on the Uncompahgre!
Cheer on water sports competitions
Enjoy family-friendly activities in the park
Catch the colorful and quirky FUNC-y River Parade at 2:00 p.m.
Bring your crew, lawn chairs and your best dance moves—it’s a full day of music, community, and summertime fun you won’t want to miss.
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Calling all water sports enthusiasts! Get ready to ride the river.
Join us Friday, August 9 for a full day of adrenaline-pumping water sports competitions at FUNC Fest! From the kayak rodeo to boogie boarding battles, it’s all going down at Riverbottom Park.
- Races & events start at 10:30 a.m.
- Cash prizes + bragging rights
- $20 Registration Fee
- Youth Flow Fury is free for participants 17 and under. Youth must still register to compete.
Limited spots – register now: qrco.de/FUNCWaterSportsComp
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FUNC Fest Free Music is here!
Kick off FUNC Fest with a night of free live music under the summer sky! Join us Friday, August 8 at the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater for an evening packed with fun, music, and all the summer vibes.
@neonskyband hits the stage at 6:00 p.m. to get the party started.
@loabn15 takes over at 7:00 p.m., rocking the house with all your favorite hits!
Bring your crew, your lawn chairs, your dancing feet—and your best summer energy.
And the fun doesn’t stop there!
See you Saturday, August 9 at FUNC Fest for a full day of:
Water sports competitions
Family-friendly activities
More live music
And, of course, the return of the funky, fabulous FUNC-y River Parade!
Mark your calendars. We’ll see you at the river!
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The countdown is on for FUNC Fest 2025 — and the full Schedule of Events is here, with something for everyone.
Mark your calendars:
Friday, Aug 8 – Food trucks, beer garden, and free live music at the Amphitheater from @neonskyband and headliner @livinonabadname
Saturday, Aug 9 – All-day festivities with water sports competitions, family fun activities, and a food and beer garden at Riverbottom. Stick around to enjoy free live music by @theriverarkansas, @Thebrownfamilyband, and headliner @thewilliamsbrothersband!
More details: visitmontrose.com/FUNC
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Stop by the Montrose Visitor Center for a Book Signing & Art Gallery with Natalie Heller!
Saturday, August 2 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 107 S. Cascade Ave
Enjoy a relaxing, beautiful art sampling and gallery, plus a chance to meet Natalie Heller during her book signing. Free refreshments will be served while you browse and connect.
Drop in, grab a treat, and soak up the creative energy downtown!
#visitmontrose #booksigning #localartistry @montroselifestyle
We’re looking for awesome volunteers to help make FUNC Fest 2025 unforgettable!
August 8 & 9
Join us for one day or both—and be part of the action that brings this community event to life.
Friday, August 8
Volunteers will help with:
• Parking logistics
• Passing out swag items
• Assisting attendees
• Other event support tasks
Saturday, August 9
Start your day with a FREE volunteer meal and then jump in to help with:
• Parking logistics
• Judging water sports competitions (no experience required)
• Course marshaling for water sports comps
• Helping vendors get to their spots
• Assisting attendees
• Water safety support
Ready to sign up? Contact Thomas Ceniceros, Pavilion & Community Events Coordinator
Tceniceros@cityofmontrose.org | 970.252.4881
Learn more: VisitMontrose.com/func
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Get Ready for the 10th Annual FUNC Fest!
🗓️ August 8 & 9, 2025 | 📍 Montrose Rotary Amphitheater + Water Sports Park
We’re making waves again for FUNC Fest 2025 — a two-day celebration packed with water sports, live music, local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and family-friendly fun!
Friday, Aug. 8: Free live music at the @MontroseRotaryAmphitheater
Saturday, Aug. 9: All-day action at the Montrose Water Sports Park — competitions, food, music & more!
📢 Calling all Vendors!
Want to be part of one of the biggest attractions of this one-of-a-kind western water celebration? Secure your spot by Monday, Aug. 4 before we fill up!
Apply now: qrco.de/FUNCvendorreg
Let’s make FUNC Fest’s 10th anniversary one to remember!
@visitmontrose @montroselifestyle
Summer Sale at the Montrose Visitor Center!
June 23–28 | 107 S Cascade Ave
Get ready for all your summer adventures with up to 20% off apparel during our big summer sale!
Whether you’re hitting the trails, heading to the lake, or road-tripping across Colorado, now’s the perfect time to rep Montrose in style. Stock up on locally inspired gear, gifts, and souvenirs while supporting the makers and spirit of our vibrant community.
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