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Visitor tip
The museum's unique setting in a restored historic hardware store is part of the charm - ask the knowledgeable staff (noted as very friendly and informative) for recommendations on which historical exhibits to prioritize, as they provide personal guidance that enhances the visit
Visitor tip
The museum covers Crested Butte's complete history from mining through mountain biking and early skiing eras - start with the mining history exhibits and progress chronologically to understand how the town evolved, which reviewers found most meaningful
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Historic exhibits, Elk Avenue walking tours, educational programming
- Membership
- Yes — includes discounted event rates and store discounts
What visitors say
A very cool, and funky museum. Never seen one based in an old hardware store, it was quite interesting really. Just to see the evolution of products and such. Liked all the photos like everything. It was really cool. The curator was…
Very cool museum with a plethora of historical items from the mining days all the way through the early ski and mountain bike days basically telling the tale of how crusty butt became what you see today. We spent a few hours walking…
Super cool and free thing to do right when you get on elm ave in crested butte. Lots of history and my favorite part was the train! Don’t forget your quarter!
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Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in a historic hardware store building, making it a unique venue where visitors can see the evolution of products and merchandise alongside town history exhibits
- Features an intricate miniature diorama of Crested Butte as it appeared in the 1920s that took countless hours to create, including a replica of the town's distinctive two-story outhouse and moving miniatures operated by quarters
- Offers free admission and operates guided historic walking tours of Elk Avenue (Main Street) on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-11:30 AM, providing educational content about the town's buildings and history
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