Montrose Attractions
Montrose is the gateway to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument, surrounded by thousands of acres of fruit orchards. Winter activities include snowmobiling, ice fishing, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. Hiking, river rafting, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating and golf are some of the summer opportunities.
Fort Eagle Tail Trading Post and Museum
The Fort Eagle Tail Trading Post and Museum is located five miles east of Montrose on U.S. 50, near the entrance to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Monument. This is a re-creation of an 1830's fur trading post.
Montrose County Historical Museum
The Montrose County Historical Museum is housed in the old Denver and Rio Grande Train Depot. Exhibits include the settlement and history of the area, old newspapers, a tool collection and an extensive collection of farm machinery.
Ute Indian Museum
The Ute Indian Museum in Montrose is located in the last home of the Ute Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta, who is buried on the grounds. A collection featuring artifacts from the Ute tribe is on display. The grounds include the Chief Ouray Memorial Park, Chipeta's Crypt, and a native plant garden.
All values are in United States Dollars
Ute Indian Museum
17253 Chipeta Road, Box 1736
Montrose, CO 81402-1736
United States
17253 Chipeta Road, Box 1736
Montrose, CO 81402-1736
United States
Phone 1 (970) 249-3098
Fax 1 (970) 252-8741
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 4.50 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 16 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
