ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum explores the industrial and agricultural history of the Aspen area. From mining to railways to ranching, the past comes alive at this pastoral museum that sits on the site of the largest industrial complex in the history of Pitkin County, The Holden Lixiviation Works. The historic Zupancis cabins were recently moved to the property and are being restored to help tell the story of the Quiet Years and immigrants who helped shape the area. The Holden/Marolt Museum is directly adjacent to a public bike trail near the entrance to Aspen. New this summer, AHS extends free museum admission to visitors who either bike or walk to the museum! A docent is available to show guests through the Museum and answer questions during open hours.
DETAILS
The Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum grounds are open to the public. The museum is closed for the fall and winter, though visits can be arranged by appointment, based on availability, call 970.925.3721
40180 HWY 82 (adjacent to the public bike path, on the Marolt Open Space across the pedestrian bridge at 7th Street)
ADMISSION (summer months only)*
Free for car-free visitors thanks to generous sponsors Alpine Bank and Miners’ Building Hardware**
Free for AHS members
Free for active military personnel through the Blue Star program
$10 adult / $8 senior / free for children under 18 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Admission is free on the first Saturday of each month
*Admission fee includes access to the Wheeler/Stallard Museum during the summer
**AHS extends free museum admission to visitors who either bike or walk to the museum on the bike path, or take public transit (in addition to trail access, there are multiple RFTA stops nearby, as well as a WE-Cycle bike share station at the Marolt Housing Complex)
