The Museums of Western Colorado is one of six museums in the state of Colorado that is Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and has held the museum field’s […]
New Exhibit Opens in January at Dinosaur Journey
We are excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit at Dinosaur Journey in Fruita this January: Jurassic Giant. This exhibit features the largest, most complete Apatosaurus femur (thigh […]
The Railroad Exhibits of Cross Orchards Historic Site
[metaslider id=”9777″] Rio Grande Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society The care and operation of the railroad exhibits at Cross Orchards are a joint venture between the Rio Grande […]
Colorado Gives Day, December 4
Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Narrowing that focus locally, the Museums of Western Colorado has partnered with […]
Planned Giving
Leaving a Legacy to MWC The Museums of Western Colorado offers the experience of discovery to all ages, from children just beginning to engage in history to senior volunteers continuing […]
Western Writers of America
Curator of History David Bailey has been inducted into the Western Writers of America. Bailey was accepted as an active member because of his extensive collection of published material and […]