Skip to content
Locrawl
Sunset

Golden Hour at the Museum of the West

Catch the late afternoon light on the museum’s exterior before heading inside for the evening glow.

Best time: 17:00About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:30

    Guru's Kitchen

    Grab a lassi and a vegetarian snack at Guru's Kitchen. The yogurt drink is made with rose water and pairs well with the cool evening air.

  2. 16:50

    Museum of the West

    Walk to the Museum of the West. Enter the underground uranium mine exhibit while the natural light is still bright enough to see the details of the miner's workspace and artifacts.

  3. 17:15

    Museum of the West

    Step outside for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the Navajo art and rugs displayed in the outdoor areas.

  4. 17:45

    Bin 707 Foodbar

    End the evening with a drink or bite at Bin 707 Foodbar. The local produce and meats make for a perfect post-sunset wind-down.

Local tip

The museum is open until 17:00 in the summer months. If you arrive after sunset, the exterior lighting will highlight the architecture, but the underground mine may be closed. Check the route for the walk from Guru's Kitchen to the museum.

Check before you go

  • Guru's Kitchen is open Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00.
  • Bin 707 Foodbar is open Mo-Sa 16:30-22:00.

Worth knowing

  • Guru's Kitchen is open at 16:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Bin 707 Foodbar is open at 17:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Grand Junction (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Back to Grand Junction