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American Mountaineering Museum
American Mountaineering Museum Review
Even if you never intend to go climbing, you may enjoy learning about lofty adventures showcased at the American Mountaineering Museum here. Visual exhibits display experiences climbing some of the world's highest mountains. Artifacts from famous climbs are alongside exhibits about the 10th Mountain Division—men who fought in Italy in World War II, some of whom founded several of Colorado's ski resorts.
- Address: 710 10th St., Golden, CO, 80401 | Map It
- Phone: 303/996-2755
- Cost: $5
- Hours: Mon. and Wed.--Thurs. 9--6, Tues. 9--7, Fri. 9--4, Sat. noon--5
- Website: www.mountaineeringmuseum.org
- Location: Golden
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