Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum

The Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum explores the industrial and agricultural history of the area. From mining to railways to ranching, the past comes alive on the site of the largest industrial complex in the history of Pitkin County, the Holden Lixiviation Works. The property features the original salt shed and sampling building, restored original machinery and, the relocated and restored historic McMurchy/Zupancis cabin and outbuildings, which help tell the story of Aspen’s Victorian era and the immigrants who helped shape the community’s agrarian heritage. The museum property is situated within the Marolt Open space and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On select Fridays and Saturdays this month, docents will run machine demonstrations, including operating steam engines, stamp mills and hoists!

Free admission is generously underwritten by  by Carl’s Pharmacy and Miners’ Building Hardware