Museum of the Mountain West

Museum of the Mountain West Museum of the Mountain West - where history comes alive! Richard E. Fike founded the Museum in 1997. By age 12, he had begun his card catalog of artifacts.

Awarded the Trip Advisor 2014 - 2020 Certificate of Excellence.
2024 Travelers' Choice Award Winner for 2024 He is a retired historical archaeologist having served as state archaeologist for the Bureau of Land Management in both Utah and Colorado. Fike served on committees in both Utah and Colorado for the Federal & State Register of Historic Places and is an expert in historical restoration. Fik

e began collecting western memorabilia when he was 4 years old. He had his first museum in his parent’s guest room at the age of 8. This Museum is the result of Fike’s lifetime dedication to preserving the history of the west. The Museum was incorporated in 2005 and is designated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service. All donations are tax deductible. The artifacts, buildings, and grounds are in the process of being donated by the Fikes to the 501(c)(3) for the education and enjoyment of visitors for generations to come.

🍦 Ice Cream & Tours! 🍦Looking for the perfect Monday plans? Come out and join us for a fun tour and a delicious cold tre...
06/18/2026

🍦 Ice Cream & Tours! 🍦
Looking for the perfect Monday plans? Come out and join us for a fun tour and a delicious cold treat!
📅 Monday, June 22
⏰ Starting at 12:30 PM
🚚 Featuring the Rocking W Cheese Ice Cream Trailer
Bring your friends and family to check out our museum and cool off with some amazing local ice cream. You won't want to miss this!
📍68169 Miami Road, Montrose
See you there! 👇 Drop your favorite ice cream flavor in the comments!

Come to the gift shop to check out this historic Zuni Dance Drum. Circa 1920s. Newer stand. Decorated with a painted Zun...
06/16/2026

Come to the gift shop to check out this historic Zuni Dance Drum. Circa 1920s. Newer stand. Decorated with a painted Zuni Sunface symbol, which represents the sacred Sun Father

Come out and get some Grub on Friday, June 19th, from 11am-3pm.
06/16/2026

Come out and get some Grub on Friday, June 19th, from 11am-3pm.

06/11/2026

Loose cow on Miami, west of the museum

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06/11/2026

⏳The clock is ticking! Deadline: June 30th!

Love our guided tours, historic schoolhouse, and Western town? Help us get recognized! We are trying to win the Annual Small Business Awards honoring the best of Montrose. It only takes a minute to nominate the Museum of the Mountain West. Let’s show everyone how much Montrose loves its history!👉 Cast your vote here right now: Please share this post to help us spread the word!

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🎉Today we celebrate THE most positive SPIRIT that has ever volunteered with us CONGRATS class of 2026🎓
05/30/2026

🎉Today we celebrate THE most positive SPIRIT that has ever volunteered with us CONGRATS class of 2026🎓

We are happy to support Sharing Ministries, Inc. by hosting this event. Hope to see you on June 27th! Food, Music, Tours...
05/28/2026

We are happy to support Sharing Ministries, Inc. by hosting this event. Hope to see you on June 27th! Food, Music, Tours, and Vintage Photos!

Calling all history buffs and local explorers! If you're out tracking down clues with The Sheep Detectives this week, ma...
05/26/2026

Calling all history buffs and local explorers! If you're out tracking down clues with The Sheep Detectives this week, make sure to schedule a pit stop at the Museum of the Mountain West right here in Montrose! We have an incredible, authentic Sheep Herder Wagon on display that lets you see exactly how early western ranchers lived and worked on the range. Beyond the wagon, you can explore an entire historic town setup, including preserved log cabins, an old-school classroom, and vintage stores. Drop a comment: Have you visited the museum yet? What is your favorite exhibit?

Address

68169 Miami Road
Montrose, CO
81401

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(970) 240-3400

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