Such a wonderful museum! I opted for the self guided tour but they also offer guided tours. The staff is very knowledgeable and eager to answer any questions you may have. They tell you a couple of times, but the house is HOT in the summer. The house is over 100 years old and doesn't have AC and they don't open the windows. Keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Also because this house is over 100 years old it isn't very accessible. Doorways are narrow and the stairs are steep. With all that being said Margaret "Molly" Brown's house was beautiful. Her story is even better. If you don't know who she was outside of being a Titanic survivor then you're missing out on a lot of history. This museum deserves a spot on your itinerary. read more

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We were expecting a cool Victorian-era mansion with all the furnishings and decorations that go with it. From the outside it certainly fit the bill. The people working there were also very nice, but the interior didn't live up to the exterior. Rather than being an interesting house with the appropriate decor, it was more than anything a somewhat disheveled temple to the sufferance movement and Molly Brown's not unimportant part in it. The walls and even the furniture were covered with posters, boxes, and non-contemporaneous objects concerning her works. It was not what we had been expecting, as we'd thought it would be more of house displaying the arts, furnishings and overall elegance of the time. read more

I think I paid 20 or 25 dollars for this tour. You can do it with a guide or on your own. And I would recommend the guide because even after the tour is over, you can still wander on your own. The tour is maybe around 45 minutes. My tour guide didn't wow me, but she did well enough. Reading through other reviews, there was a lot of info about Molly I didn't learn. Maybe I should have done more diligence and read more of the plaques on the wall. Lots of beautiful woodwork, architecture, and art. And such an interesting story about the firebrand, the Unsinkable Molly Brown. She not only lived a large life before the Titanic, she went out of her way to help survivors after. She was also involved in the women's suffrage movement. They have a cool little gift shop and helpful staff. There is a room dedicated to the Titanic. It's close to the Denver Art Museum and the Kirkland, as well as several restaurants, so you can make a day of it if you plan your time just right. read more

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Well worth the time, and I wish we could've stayed longer. I came away thinking that Molly Brown was a really good person who wanted to do good in this world - and did - even if maybe she got a few things wrong. Anything Titanic-related has a special fascination for me, and there was some of that. And we always enjoy seeing historic homes, how they were furnished, and what luxuries money could (and couldn't) buy more than a hundred years ago. read more

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I would recommend visiting this historic home. It was interesting to see the artifacts and learn about the past of the city. read more

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An interesting look at the Denver home of a woman with an incredible fighting spirit. The museum provided great insights into Brown's advocacy for the Women's Suffrage Movement and support for the less fortunate. read more

Molly Brown House Museum - Museums Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I went here for the first time yesterday and had a wonderful time! First off I was stoked that this place was on the list of Denver/Colorado in general, list of museums that are heavily discounted if you present your SNAP card, so our tickets were only three dollars each!! What a bargain! And then the actually museum itself is just lovely, and the staff were incredibly warm and more than happy to answer any questions we had! read more

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We purchased our tickets in the magnificent gift shop & joined the 2:00 tour. Vivian guided a group of a dozen of us through the 1st & 2nd floor telling us about Molly Brown's family, home, her voyage on the Titanic & her philanthropic endeavors. The house was designed by architect William A. Lang in 1889 . The large Queen Anne style home was built for the Large family. After the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act in 1893, the Large family sold the house to the Browns in 1894 for US$30,000. The family traveled often & rented it out, it was once the governors mansion. In 1970, Historic Denver purchased & refurbished the house. In 1972, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. read more

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A great historic museum showcases the famous Molly Brown, the history of Denver and the women's suffrage movement. Every holiday season, a holiday tea is put on. Tickets can be purchased online and since there are only a few dates for the tea, hop online to get your reservation. It is clear the museum staff takes great pride in keeping the unsinkable Molly Brown's history alive. After the tea, you get to take a self-guided tour around the house. Each room has a specific theme based on how the room was used when Brown resided here. The tea itself was nice. Served on the third floor of the house, there is one tea served- a blend of black and oolong- which happened to be one of Brown's favorites. Just a cube of sugar and a splash of cream is all you need. The tea is accompanied by some yummy nibbles too. The chicken salad tea sandwich was the clear winner. Thanks to the staff at the Molly Brown house for all their hard work to decorate the house for Christmas and putting on tea service. All year long they are the ones responsible for keeping Brown's legacy alive for future generations. read more

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The Winter Tea at Molly Brown House was a great experience. The staff treated us really well and didn't rush us. With tea came the opportunity to do a self-guided tour of the house. We were served Molly's favorite tea, a blend of black and oolong teas. Molly has excellent taste! We were treated to an assortment of savory and sweet treats. The chicken salad sandwich was delicious, and the lemon curd was yum! The lemon bar on the dessert tray was also excellent. The Drawing Room had festive holiday decor, and a volunteer was available on the second floor for questions. Fun items were available on the Museum shop, and this is one area where restrooms are located, since there are none available in the house. read more

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Molly Brown was a survivor of the Titanic disaster and became known for her extraordinary courage and survival skills. She was portrayed by Debbie Reynolds in the movie The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Although the movie is an allegory of her life it is worth watching before visiting the house of real Molly Brown. The house is a gem of the 19th century architecture with all the interior design elements preserved from the era. The tour guide was wonderful and all rooms were available for viewing and photography. The attic of the house is converted into a conference room for about 30 - 40 people to attend discussions about history of Denver and its people. The house is showcasing importance of preservation of important buildings, photographs, letters and other original documents for posterity. Recommended. read more

Was in Denver on vacation and had some extra time. Was looking for an activity within walking distance of our hotel. It was a very hot and sunny day. Entry to the museum was via a separate small gift shop. We took a timed tour with a guide. While there were fans, there was no air conditioning in the basement or first two floors. For the bad, it was unpleasantly hot and the group tour group was large which made it hard to hear the guide. For the good, there were many items that belonged to Molly Brown or were good replicas. When I was close enough to the guide to hear, she was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. While there was AC on the third floor, there was less to see there. I would only recommend this with a guide on a temperate day. read more

I went this morning and the lady that was there was so rude.... like I was a bother .... I must have read the time wrong. I apologized .... I dont recommend.... she made me feel so dumb , Guess I won't get to see this fabulous house I heard so much about. I'm so bummed. This is a piece of History, she unfortunately ruined it for me. read more

Definitely a must visit at some point while living in Denver. The people working and volunteering here are amazing. Very knowledge and happy to talk with you. I went in with only some context but I learned so much about Molly Brown. The house is beautifully restored. You can do a guided tour, which provides a ton of context. There is also enough placards and info spots around the house that if you do a self guided tour you'll still learn a lot. read more

I like that this piece of history is being kept alive. It's amazing all of the things that Margaret ("Molly") was able to do in her life. Her kids, her sister's kids, voting rights, medical, business, travel, acting... I mean most people will never be able to stack up to Margaret! The museum is just this house so it doesn't take too long to go through it. She left this home and CO to go to the east coast but her cheating husband stayed. On special days they have tea in the attic with snacks for a price and then you can tour it in addition before/after your tea. You can also plan your own tea event if you have a minimum of 10 people (and up to 30 can fit in the room on the top floor). There is an app you can download but it only explains briefly a few things in each room. I think this is a great place for girls to go and learn about and be introduced to someone like Margaret who they can look up to. But I equally think for boys to learn that great accomplishments have also been achieved by women, we just don't hear about them as much. Kinda sad isn't it. Worth a visit if you haven't been. And there are several walking distance spots in the area for eats/drinks afterwards. read more

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Came here around Halloween to check out the house of Margaret Brown. Interesting fact that she did not go by Molly. It was a name given to her by the media. The exterior of the house is gorgeous. I had to get my picture in front of it. You can do a tour led by someone that works there or do your own tour. The tour starts on the front porch and is probably about an hour long. After that you can venture off on your own. There's lots of info in each room so I think doing your own tour would be just as good. Being there at Halloween was nice as the rooms were more accessible than they normally would be so we were able to really go into the rooms and check them out. There is a room dedicated to the titanic since she was one of the survivors. She really was a hero in that she stayed with the survivors and helped out with translations for the many that didn't speak English as Margaret spoke many languages. There is a gift shop behind the house where you can get your tour tickets. It has some interesting stuff for sale in there. Margaret wrote a memoir which got lost unfortunately. I would have liked to have read it. Come check out this beautiful home! read more

The house is nice, but Molly didn't live here long. The woman got lucky twice by getting off the Titantic and then finding gold to become rich. read more

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Beautiful museum steeped in so much history and charm. Amazing place to spend half a day reading about this amazing woman who survived a great tragedy and used her power and status to help less fortunate people and do amazing charitable and humanitarian work! read more

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What a great museum, our tour guide Anna was fabulous. Her high energy got us even more stoked and in the mood. It was pretty mind blowing to me that Margaret did so many other things in her life, and everyone of them were just as notable as her trip on the Titanic. Their gift shop has tons of well priced merch which makes it easy to buy a trinket or 6. I highly recommend this guided tour, just know it is HOT inside. Take a fan. read more

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Took my son here because he is a huge titanic fan. He enjoyed it greatly. The staff is very knowledgeable on Molly Brown. Def worth a visit.

Really enjoyed my visit. The house is beautiful. So glad to have gone! Will visit again in the future. read more

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This museum is PACKED full of history! We were there for just over two hours and didn't begin to read everything that is available. They ask that nothing be touched, but they do have boxes in almost every room with items that can be touched and cards with information (copies of letters, articles, etc.). It was interesting to find out that she wasn't called Molly until after she died (her name was Margaret, and that is what she used). The staff/volunteers who were there were extremely helpful and didn't come across as bored with saying the same things over and over again (as is the case at many historical sites). The ONLY downside that we found was that the ventilation in the house is lacking, so it got very stuffy. Definitely take a neck fan with you, or if you forget, the $1 cardboard fans for sale in the gift shop are better than nothing. read more

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This was a very informative tour of Margaret "Molly" Brown. Info in her life from family moving from Ireland to the USA. The home has been beautifully restored back to the turn of the 20th century. Beautiful house to roam through. All proceeds support the house's ongoing restoration . Titanic enthusiasts.... Check it out ... suggestion to take the guided tour and check out the basement as well. read more

Molly Brown House Museum - Museums Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Nice place, surprised this was the first time we visited considering how long we've lived in Colorado. Took about 40 minutes to get through the house. Lots of intersting history to see. read more

We're so lucky to have this historic location. That said I would not recommend the holiday tea time. High tea hould be served in a classier way, with beautiful multi-tier serving dishes that everyone takes from. What we got was pre-made variety plates for each person, of all the savory sandwiches and stuff laid out together. They did the dessert part right in my opinion. Ditch the premade variety plates please! read more

Had the time if our lives walking around and taking the guided tour here! It was so fascinating to see and hear all the stories of the history of not only her life, but the house it's self and everything that happened after she passed away. Our tour guide was the sweetest women and you can tell she really enjoys her job! Being in the service quarters and hall way definitely made me feel some type of way. Also seeing some of her orginal art and decor that was bought by her and her family is so surreal. I'm so glad we came! The prices in the souvenir store are kinda steep, but I can understand why! read more

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Really cool museum experience right in the heart of Denver! The people who worked there were all very friendly and clearly passionate. I love that you can walk through all of the rooms, whereas other house based museums often block off rooms so you can only peer inside instead of walk in. They really are trusting the guests here to do their part and preserving the history. I grew up watching the unsinkable Molly Brown, and it was awesome to learn the facts about this iconic woman in real life! I do not believe this museum is wheelchair accessible but they may have some accommodations? There are three floors in the house and outside there are additional downward stairs to restrooms. read more

The upkeep of the historical home, how the rooms were curated, and the self-paced walk through of the home to gain maximum information about this strong infamous woman in history added to my overall excellent experience. read more

If you're a history lover, I highly recommend planning an hour or two to visit the Molly Brown House Museum. Located near the Capitol Building, the house is one of the limited historical homes surviving in Downtown Denver's former Millionaire's Row. The home has been wonderfully preserved and featured a trove of Victorian era treasures (many of which were owned by Molly & JJ Brown) More importantly, the museum does a superb job of telling you the story of Molly and her family's lives. Prior to visiting, the only thing I knew about the amazing powerhouse of a woman was what I had seen in the Titantic movie. After leaving, however, I had a deeper appreciation who was SO MUCH MORE than one infamous journey by boat that she took. She was a fighter for women's rights and human right's in general. More people should know her story. Don't miss this gem in downtown Denver. PS - Keep your eyes and ears peeled for Ghost Kitty who supposedly haunts the second floor of the home. read more

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Well organized museum focusing mainly on women's vote and the Titanic. Margaret was a society woman that made her money in a gold mine and did some world traveling. Her story featured in The Unsinkable Molly Brown was a fascinating one written into the Titanic history. We decided not to wait for a tour and were given a write up to do self guided. It wasn't really necessary as much of the information was on placards in each area. We enjoyed our visit. What an incredible house! read more

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Wow, if you're a history buff, this is a GEM! Especially if you're into Titanic history. It's just so incredible how they lined a century ago. There is so much detail within the Victorian era home that it is just mind boggling. 5 stars all the way! read more

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This was close to my hotel so I thought I would check it out. Overall, I thought this was an museum that was extremely well down, there were audio tours, guided tours, information on the internet and there was printed documentation in each room. No matter how you like getting information, there is something there for you. There was so much more to Margaret Brown than being a Titanic Survivor, and this tells her story. Although the furnishings in the house didn't belong to Margaret, it is fascinating to see how a house was furnished and how people lived a century ago. read more

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Bottom Line: A historical home telling the story of Margaret Tobin Brown beyond just being a Titanic survivor. I enjoy touring historical homes so checking out the home that belonged to the unsinkable Molly Brown was on my list of things to do in Denver. The Molly Brown home was built in 1889 and in the Victorian style. The first and second floors are furnished to represent what they might have looked like when she lived there with her husband and two kids. The third floor is mostly an exhibit space as is the basement. To get the most out of the visit I recommend bringing headphones so you can listen to the audio tour. I left my earbuds at the hotel and regretted not getting to listen to the audio tour. For those who don't have headphones/ear buds there is written material in most rooms and a docent nearby to answer questions. While the home was certainly nice for its time featuring electrical, plumbing and central heat, it wasn't super opulent. There were lots of nice details in the woodwork, wallpaper, etc. but it wasn't gilded in gold (even though that is how the Brown's made their money) so it felt a bit more relatable than many other Victorian mansions I've visited. To help keep up her home Molly Brown had five servants that I assume lived on the third floor as well as other help that came in for the day. Two things I learned about the house that I thought were interesting were related to the grand staircase and daybeds. The grand staircase did not originally go to the third floor so the house was later renovated so that it would go all the way upstairs. Prior to that renovation only the servants narrow staircase accessed the top floor. I also learned why day beds were so popular in Victorian houses - because it was considered impolite to rest or nap in the main bed after the maid had already made it. Phew, good thing I make my own bed so I can nap in it at my leisure! There is also a carriage house on the property that serves as the museum shop. I enjoyed poking around in there and found some cool stuff like a scented bar of soap, raven earrings and an Edgar Allen Poe and Raven magnetic finger-puppets. Molly Brown, who was never actually called Molly in her lifetime, is probably best known for surviving the sinking of the Titanic but I found her philanthropy and humanitarian work to be most impressive. read more

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I brought a relative here who was visiting from out of town. We did a quick trip through and totally enjoyed it. The house seems well preserved and I found it fascinating to see the things people used and wore during that time period. I plan to go back again this winter and spend more time. read more

Suffragette. Businesswoman. Philanthropist. Reformer. Community Advocate. World Traveler. The Unsinkable Molly Brown. So interesting to discover the Molly Brown House and learn about an extraordinary woman. Loved hearing about her story via the digital audio tour while exploring the rooms in this Classic Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque home. From humble beginnings to newfound wealth, surviving the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic to campaigning for the right to vote, Margaret Tobin Brown, known as Molly after her death, was definitely a force. Margaret Brown was born in 1867 in Hannibal, Missouri, to Irish immigrants who came during the industrial era for the chance to gain more opportunities. Hannibal was a diverse community which exposed Margaret to views about freedom and equality. The Tobins also valued education for their daughters, a progressive view for the late 1800s, and Margaret was lucky to attend school until she was a teen. Her early life gave her the foundation for lifelong learning and giving back to others. At age thirteen, she began to work in the factories. After facing poor working conditions, she moved west with her brother to try for a better life during the Gold Rush. Unfortunately, life in a mining town was fraught with hardship. She worked in soup kitchens and began charity work to try help others face the harsh reality of living in the Rockies. She met and married J.J.Brown. Brown was poor, but smart and driven. When his hard work literally struck gold in the Little Johnny Mine, J.J. and Margaret became millionaires overnight. Wealth allowed the Brown family to purchase this beautiful home where they raised their family. They also travelled and Margaret began to support more social causes, although this took a toll on their marriage. Throughout her life, she tried to help improve the lives of others. The right for women to vote. Establish public bathrooms in courthouses. Add public city parks. Create a juvenile court system. Establish the Denver Women's Club. Help improve conditions for miners and children. Create awareness about the caste system in India by writing for the Denver papers. So interesting to learn about Margaret "Molly" Brown. What an inspiring story. To visit, make a reservation online. Time Traveller's passes are recognized. Parking is very limited. Not too far to walk from the Colorado State Capital. read more

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Had a family day here. I've always wanted to come here and finally made it. You can purchase tickets and get a tour or tickets to explore on your own. We did the tour and listened to the history of Margaret. The guide was very informative. Margaret is one of the woman in the Titanic movie. This is her house. I really love all the preservations of the house and artifacts. Truly something to look back in time. Just a note, that the house is a little warm. After the tour and exploring the beautiful home there is a store in the back of the house. I ended up buying a tshirt so I can change into it since I was so hot in my sweater! Lol It is a very cute T-shirt and reasonably priced. I would definitely love to come back next time and be more in tuned to the guide telling Margaret's story as I was distracted by my baby nephew. Lol This museum is worth a visit. It is a timeless and beautiful house. read more

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The Molly Brown House Museum was absolutely amazing. Not only did I get to see information from the sinking of the Titanic, but also was able to see what a powerful couple Mrs. Brown and her husband were; very affluent, very connected, and very open-minded in an era when having different ideas from those of your fellow man were considered "dangerous" -- she was a suffragette, and that is extensively covered as well as a huge fan of Japan and its culture, and she even attempted to bring many of the things she saw in Japan, back to the people of Denver, so they could in turn see what the world's fashions were like at the time. She was a VERY savvy lady. I'm glad she survived, because she changed the face and name of the game of politics for women in her time, and more. Such an inspiration! Definitely a place worth exploring and visiting at a minimum once, if not twice even. BEAUTIFUL Mansion too... absolutely beautiful. For the time, very State of the Art as well! read more

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My sister was visiting from Florida and she wanted to go to the Molly Brown Museum in downtown Denver. Margaret "Molly" Brown is best known for her role on the doomed maiden voyage of the Titanic. But honestly she was so much more. Her story is a long one, but she grew up poor in Missouri and then Leadville, Colorado where she met and married J.J. Brown, who was as poor as she was. But J.J. got into the mining business and they acquired great wealth. They moved to Denver and bought the mansion. She traveled the world, was a philanthropist, and an early Suffragette, supporting women's rights. A woman ahead of her time. The mansion is well maintained and worth the visit. You have to make reservations online due to Covid. Masks ARE required at this time. There are stairs, so if walking and climbing stairs are a challenge, keep that in mind. My only complaint, as with older homes built in the 1800's in Colorado there's no air conditioning. It was warm in the house even with fans running. read more

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I really, really love museums, and this one has so much information about an amazing historical figure. I took advantage of the free tickets offered through the Denver Public library, and then set up a reservation over the phone for timed entry. Everything about the process was simple and easy. If you're a Denver public library card holder, be sure to take advantage! The house itself doesn't have a lot of signage, but there is an online transcript as well as a audio tour available. Be sure to bring headphones if you prefer to listen! The information included was really interesting, as it added a lot about the sources and also the time period. I love that they used photos of the house and antiques or recreations to make it look as it did in 1910. They even have some originals from Molly Brown herself! We spent about two solid hours wandering the house, speaking to the docents, and checking out the gift shop. Highly recommend, and it's in Capitol Hill so there are lots of good restaurants and other options to check out when you're done. read more

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Sept 2024-Business Trip-8 days: I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this museum. I love history and architectural sites. Great gift shop! They've decorated it as close as possible to the way it looked during Molly Brown's life. There are several interesting exhibits. The guide was friendly; the tour was interesting. My wife loves a wide variety of teas & was thrilled with the recreation of Molly Brown's varietal blend of black, oolong & green tea found in their gift shop. (If she falls in love with it, I hope they ship!) read more