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The Gunnison Pioneer Museum aims to preserve the history of those people that have come to Colorado and the Gunnison Country to make a life in the High Rockies.
A true hidden gem in Colorado!
This museum was such a pleasant surprise — it’s like stepping into a time machine. The collection is incredibly well-curated with historic trains, old wagons, antique cars, and original buildings from Gunnison’s early days. You can tell everything is preserved with love and care. My kids loved exploring the train caboose and the old schoolhouse! It’s affordable, educational, and a perfect way to spend an hour or two. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re passing through Gunnison. A piece of Colorado history you won’t forget!
Ramesh Ghimire
A fine museum! There is nothing there that is not incredible! The train is in amazing condition as are the classic cars... and there's a lot of them! There is also a considerable amount of war memorabilia of both world wars. The original buildings are amazing too. The grounds are enormous so if you want to see it all, don't wait until late in the day. They even have the old complete collection of 1976 bicentennial 7up cans I collected as a kid! Absolutely worth seeing!
Palmer Turner
35 buildings on something like 6 acres. You can't see it all in a day! It was amazing. Really nifty collection of items. We found a picture of my great great grandma and her daughter, my great aunt. The old steam train was an eye opener. How tiny the living quarters were and no room for the engineer to hardly stand, forget sitting! Worth the 19 bucks and definitely worth a visit.
Alison White
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THE GUNNISON PIONEER MUSEUM
The Pioneer Museum is located at the base the iconic ‘W’ Mountain along Highway 50 in Gunnison, Colorado. Some of the Gunnison Country’s most historic buildings, like the Paragon School House and Alonzo Hartman’s Post Office, now call the museum’s 14-acre campus their home. More than thirty buildings house the Pioneer Society’s large and varied collection of donated objects from not only just the Gunnison Country, but from across the United States as well that demonstrate how times have changed and yet remained the same.
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The Gunnison Pioneer Museum stands as a treasure trove of history, boasting a remarkable collection of artifacts that spans into the millions. While a significant portion of these precious items remain unaccounted for in our inventory, it is a testament to the sheer magnitude of our museum's offerings. Few museums in the entire state can rival the scale and diversity of our collection, making us a captivating destination for history enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. From meticulously preserved relics of the past to rare cultural artifacts, the Gunnison Pioneer Museum provides a glimpse into the region's rich heritage.
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