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Francisco Fort Museum

5.0 (2 reviews)
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Trinidad History Museum - The museum

Trinidad History Museum

4.9(7 reviews)
36.4 mi

Love the history around Trinidad this quite a fascinating home and the grounds are beautiful well…read moreworth going through the gift shop Also take the local free trolley so much history well worth the trip

Wow. Trinidad should feel lucky to have such a cutting edge and living museum - treasure in its…read moremidst. Very hands- on exhibits from a variety of perspectives in a complex historical space. Had a good variety of exhibits from objects and education to personal contributions of passer-by and locals. My favorite installation was herbal remedies from visitors and I got some good ones I'm going to try! They also have an exhibit that teaches about the long history of mining in the area from a human and family perspective, where a visitor can say which mine their family is associated with. Such a wonderful place for someone like me who has family history in the area, or someone who has never been there and just wanted to walk through. Glad I finally made the trip. One of the finest museums I've been to in a long time (I've been all over the world to many museums), and honestly I learned a lot more than expected from such a small town. Very impressed and will be recommending to colleagues and fellow travelers. Keep up the good work! Kind and friendly staff with a nice gift shop- got half my Christmas shopping down! Highly recommend for any visitor- very affordable and well worth the time and small fee

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Trinidad History Museum - One of the people featured in the musesum

One of the people featured in the musesum

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A. R. MItchell Museum of Western Art

A. R. MItchell Museum of Western Art

5.0(3 reviews)
36.3 mi

This is a real gem in the middle of Trinidad. There are some very nice pieces of art here, as well…read moreas fragments of local history that are really interesting. We would have spent more time here, if our friends were more inclined. We plan to return soon.

Walking Main Street an thankfully stumbled upon this gem…read more A.R Mitchell was a Trinidad native and was known as "King of the Pulp Magazine Covers". Most of this art museum is dedicated to his works and accoutrements. If you are fan of Cowboy/Western Art then is a must stop. I Particularly was interested in the Spanish folk art, and Native American pottery. This museum hosts a lot of local artists, with Hans Droog being of particular note, his "Swirly Horse 1" is mesmerizing. The building the art pieces are housed in is 115 years old, this building itself is a work of art, the hardwood alone floors made me swoon. You can easily spend an hour here moving on the 1st floor then 2ed floor and then back down to the gift area. Allyson, was very kind to take time out of her busy day and explain Mitchell's relationship to Harold Von Schmidt who's use of color is unique, his style and expressiveness draws you in, you feel as if you are in the scene he has created. Allyson also answered a million questions, the chat with her was as interesting as the art work. Free admission is the cherry on top.

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A. R. MItchell Museum of Western Art - Mitchell him self.

Mitchell him self.

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Swirly horse 1 by Hans Droog.

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