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Kids Take Over at the Museum

History, In the Community, Museums of Western Colorado, Paleontology•Posted July 2, 2018

[metaslider id=9353]Summer Camp! Two words that bring back memories for many of us. This summer, the Museums of Western Colorado teamed up with a number of great organizations to bring […]

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Downtown Grand Junction Historic Plaques Project

In the Community, Museums of Western Colorado•Posted June 25, 2018

Museums of Western Colorado’s Curator of History David Bailey completed researching, writing text, and finding historic photographs for thirty-three historic buildings designated by the Grand Junction Historic Preservation Board. Bailey […]

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Museum, Colorado Mesa University Enjoy Longstanding, Productive Partnership

In the Community, Museums of Western Colorado, Newsletters•Posted October 25, 2017

Two of Western Colorado’s largest and most acclaimed institutions — Museums of Western Colorado and Colorado Mesa University (CMU) — have, for decades, maintained a strong and ever-evolving relationship that […]

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KAFM Podcast

Archaeology, In the Community, Museums of Western Colorado, Paleontology•Posted October 3, 2017

Your Public Lands: Museum-BLM partnership Host: Chris Joyner Guests: Katie Stevens, Peter Booth Air date: Sep 26, 2017

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F.A.R.M.

Cross Orchards Historic Site, In the Community•Posted May 8, 2017

Starting June 14 Wednesday & Saturday mornings, 7:30 am-Noon Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road A farm and ranch market run by farmers and ranchers to bring high quality, local produce […]

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Auto Fest 2017

Cross Orchards Historic Site, In the Community•Posted May 2, 2017

May 20  • 9 am-4 pm $5 per person This is a fun family event for everyone to come and enjoy. We are inviting all types of vehicles including hot […]

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June 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am - June 2, 2023 @ 3:30 pm

June 1st – 2nd Two Day Traildust Theropod Experience

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June 19th Full Day Dig

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June 21st Full Day Dig

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June 22nd Full Day Paleo Lab Adventure

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