Ouray Alchemist Museum & Penthouse
533 Main Street, Ouray, Colorado 81427
About the Business
The Ouray Alchemist Museum & Penthouse is a unique institution located at 533 Main Street in Ouray, Colorado. This establishment combines elements of a lodging facility, museum, real estate agency, tourist attraction, and travel agency all in one. The highlight of the museum is the Ouray Alchemist Pharmacy Museum, offering a guided tour back in time to experience pharmacy in the Wild West. With over 50 years of collecting, the museum boasts an outstanding re-creation of a frontier pharmacy, including the oldest prescription in Colorado and over 700 hand-blown pharmacy bottles.
Tours are private and must be booked in advance, with normal tour times at 10 am and possibly 1 pm on most days. The collection includes artifacts dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, providing a fascinating look into the history of pharmacy and alchemy. The museum also features fine art, antiques, and unique collectibles available for purchase.
The building itself, completed in 2011, is a work in progress with charming architectural features such as gargoyles, a copper dome, and a custom design. The penthouse suite on the third floor is available for short-term rentals, offering a clean, comfortable, and cozy accommodation for up to two adults.
For a truly unique and educational experience in Ouray, don't miss out on a visit to the Ouray Alchemist Museum & Penthouse. Book your tour in advance to ensure availability, especially during the busy summer and autumn seasons. Contact the owners, Curtis and Nancy Haggar, directly at 970-325-4003 for more information and to secure your spot.
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"It was informative and interesting. Our guide, the owner Kurt, enjoyed making us laugh throughout the tour. I recommend making an appointment in advance. Get ready to be amazed at what was once used as medicine."
"I had so much fun here. The owner/collector/mastermind was absolutely amazing. His stories are fun and entertaining. The tour was so informative. We were inside for about 3 hours and still didnt get a chance to really look at everything! Call ahead to schedule a tour. Its worth it!"
"We showed up after missing a tour to simply ask questions and the owner was absolutely amazing. He was welcoming and willing to tell stories and share information on his collection. You can feel his passion come through as he walks you through the history of all the items in the museum. Absolutely wonderful, fun, educational, and captivating experience. I definitely recommend this stop for anyone checking out Ouray."
"This was an absolute treasure! This man's story is fantastic! Most knowledgeable person I've ever encountered. The museum is showstopping. So much history it was amazing 20/10 would go again and recommend to a friend."
"I had been wanting to check this place out for a while and was finally able to when my brother came to visit. I highly recommend scheduling your tour ahead of time with Curt. He is very quick to respond. It's a one man show and did take a bit of time to get the full tour, but it was very worth the trip. Curt is quite the character, and has plenty of stories, history, humour and passion for his museum. There are so very many artifacts and displays. We were there several hours, and I'm positive we didn't see everything. So make sure you stop in to check it out if you get the chance and experience this impressive, one-of-a-kind collection yourself. You will definitely learn something new and have a great time."
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