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Preserving the Cultural & Scientific Heritage of the Western Slope
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Planned Giving

Museums of Western Colorado, Newsletters, Support•Posted November 1, 2018

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 […]

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Research Library and Archives News

From Our Collections, Museums of Western Colorado, Newsletters•Posted October 25, 2018

The Museums of Western Colorado was recently gifted a family memoir and photobook from the family of John and Irena Moore.  John and Irena Moore settled in Grand Junction in […]

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The Care of Robotic Dinosaurs

Dinosaur Journey Museum, Newsletters•Posted August 27, 2018

[metaslider id=9517] “Necessity is the mother of invention” – Plato. This is what came to mind after interviewing Don Kerven,employee of the Museums of Western Colorado for 20 years. Due […]

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Thank You to Those Who Gave Via Colorado Gives

Museums of Western Colorado, Newsletters•Posted January 5, 2018

The Museums of Western Colorado (MWC) survives due to the support of others. Ours is truly a community based organization—that was true in 1966 when the doors first opened and it […]

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A Word from the Director

From the Director, Museums of Western Colorado, Newsletters•Posted January 2, 2018

Reflection on 2017 Welcome to 2018. We at the Museums of Western Colorado (MWC) are looking forward to a very good year filled with exciting events and exhibitions that you […]

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Changes Are in the Air

Museums of Western Colorado, Newsletters•Posted December 22, 2017

Carla Hatch Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. –George Bernard Shaw Most of you know that members and donors are extremely […]

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Upcoming Events

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

June 1st – 2nd Two Day Traildust Theropod Experience

Jun 7
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

June 7th Full Day Dig

Jun 19
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

June 19th Full Day Dig

Jun 21
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

June 21st Full Day Dig

Jun 22
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

June 22nd Full Day Paleo Lab Adventure

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