AMC Museum Admission
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HISTORY
The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is the first and only museum in the nation dedicated to mountaineering history. Since its founding in February 2008, the museum has pioneered a new approach to interpreting knowledge about mountains and educating people on mountaineering history, safety, and mountain culture. The museum features 3,500 feet of space in the American Mountaineering Center, nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado. Exhibits on climate, science, cultures and the humanities as they relate to mountains promise to make the visitor experience rich, exciting, and interactive.
As a joint venture of the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) and the American Alpine Club (AAC), the museum has both a local and national following. Known as the nation’s foremost destination to experience and research mountain history, the museum’s unparalleled and varied collection offers a comprehensive field view. Thanks to the generosity of mountaineers from around the world, the collection has grown to include over 5,000 pieces of gear, slides, prints, outfits and cultural artifacts. The museum brings visitors into the world of mountain and rock climbing and honors the achievements of mountaineers from America and abroad.
Please note that the Mountaineering Museum is self-guided. Due to staff and volunteer shortage, we are not operating guided tours at this time.
Interested in volunteering?
We are always looking for help in the American Mountaineering Museum. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please email us at info@mountaineeringmuseum.org
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