Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum

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 extensive museum 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.

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

Each Friday this summer, head to Holden/Marolt for Machine Demo Days featuring the shake, rattle and roll of machine demonstrations such as steam engines, stamp mills, and hoists! Bring a picnic and enjoy complimentary lemonade on the lawn after exploring the museum, tours of the Zupancis cabin and barn with life-sized farm animal replicas, even a demonstration milk cow!