School Tours

The Museum of the Mountain West welcomes school groups of 10 or more children. Contact our office, 970-240-3400, to book a school group tour.

Book a school tour

Children at a pioneer wash-day station with a costumed docent, a washtub and washboard by a picket fence — Students get hands-on experience with a docent in a pioneer wash-day. Image, K.R. Burke

MMW hosted students from local schools for a series of field trips. Schools may contact MMW to arrange field trips in the spring and fall.

A volunteer guide in overalls talks with a student group on the porch of the railroad depot — Volunteer tour guide Doug Toney shares history with student group about Montrose’ first railroad depot, which now resides at MMW. Image K.R. Burke

Two-hour tours are divided into 15-minute segments, with students, accompanied by teachers and parent chaperones, stopping at “stations” manned by costumed docents, where they learn about life and practices in the old west.

“I would pick pieces and parts that I enjoyed at your museum, but there aren’t any, because I loved it all. When we … saw everything it left me speechless! I’ve gone to “King Tut’s Moving Exhibit” in Denver and, honestly, I think your museum beats them by a mile!”

~ Zach, Oak Grove Elementary School Student

Book a school tour

Tell us about your group and the office will be in touch to set a date.