An early view down Main Street taken from 6th Street looking west. The long gone Mandel Opera House (where Main Street Bagels is currently located) is the closest building on the left. In 1885 Grand Junction’s population was 378 hardy souls. By 1890 the population exploded to 2,030 in large part due to the arrival [...]
For two nights the Museum of the West came alive!
During the grand opening of the Cortez Calendar exhibit, strange things started to happen at the Museum. An electric problem cut out all but a few lights in the building and patrons were guided through the Museum by security guards. Along the way it was [...]
Paramedic and firefighter, Dave Andrus scales the 125 ft. Tower to untangle the Museum of the West flag and replace it with a new one. A true act of bravery. Thanks to the Grand Junction Fire Department for your help!
The Museum of Western Colorado’s 11th Annual Re-Enactors’ Day was held on April 30, 2010 at the Museum of the West. The day was a great success with over 500 students, teachers and chaperons attending. The event featured blacksmiths, Museum volunteers, archaeologists, Dutch oven cooking, military re-enactors, saddlemakers, gold panners and many more historical [...]
The Museum of Western Colorado received a very generous donation this week. Museum member Pat Martin donated what is believed to be a Basketmaker III (roughly AD 500) piece of pottery. Further research will be required but, right now, it is believed to be one of the oldest pieces of pottery from the [...]
If you didn’t get a chance to see the exhibit yet, check out the article with photos here that was in the January 22nd Grand Junction Free Press. Then come in to the Museum of the West and see the whole exhibit!
The newest exhibit at the Museum of the West opened Friday, January 15. Three hundred people attended the opening of Distant Cities in the Mist: The Search for Lost Kingdoms. Native American singer Tim Trujillo provided entertainment to the crowd.
Museum of West exhibit focuses on explorers of Grand Valley
Explorers found their way to the Grand Valley for hundreds of years, and for the most part, they were believed to have passed through on their way to someplace else.
More and more, though, the Grand Valley, and the imposing Grand Mesa overlooking it, appears to have [...]
We apologize for the late notice but our Behind-the Scene tour will be canceled for this month. Join us November 20 or December 18!
Ever wonder what happens at the museum after dark or what is behind closed doors? Want to know where and how artifacts not on display are housed and cared for?
The Museum of the West will hold three behind the scenes tours - October 30th, November 20th and December 18th. The tours start at 5:30 pm [...]