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Edwin Carter Museum
Edwin Carter Museum in Breckenridge.

Edwin Carter Museum – Breckenridge

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Edwin Carter Discovery Center tells the tales of Edwin Carter who came to Breckenridge in 1868. He originally came looking for gold, but changed his focus to wildlife after seeing the devastation mining had on the land.

Carter acquired almost 3,300 local, wildlife specimens which he housed in his museum/home. After his death, his collection formed the basis of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Exhibits

  • Interactive displays on Edwin Carter
  • Hands-on taxidermy workbench
  • Children’s room
  • Theater

Getting There

The small museum is located in Carter’s former home, 1 block behind North Main Street. There’s numerous other historic sites in town, including the Red, White & Blue Fire Museum.

Front of Carter's home.
Back of Carter's home.

Details

Address: 111 N Ridge St, Breckenridge, CO

Phone: 970-453-9767

Season: Year round

Admission: Free, donations accepted

Website: breckheritage.com/…

 

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