Kit Carson House & Museum

If you love the history of the Old West expansion this is a must stop. Kit Carson was a major player and this was his home for many years. Well done exhibits and his grave is nearby. Come visit the nice people you'll meet here.

We enjoyed our visit to the museum. We watched a video of his life and the times. They are hoping to do more renovations. They could have a great courtyard.

A great museum if you're interested in Kit Carson. Dave does a great job of keeping everything running smoothly. Can't wait to go back.

Loved our visit here. Very informative without being overwhelming and a great short stop on the way to Taos Pueblo.

It's a little hard to find but fascinating. Regardless of how you feel about him, the places historic people lived in are so interesting. The people in charge are trying hard to keep it preserved. I was surprised his grave and the house were not marked more clearly.

Poorly curated, very few original artifacts. No great narrative or layout, left confused about his history. $8 to watch a history channel rerun on Kit Carson. Gift shop is bigger than the exhibit. Cool to see Kit's home, but this should really be half the price. Don't waste your time unless you're an enthusiast. Money grab.

Great little museum for those that enjoy the history of the American West. Guests can start with a 20 minute video about Kit Carson, which is played by his great grandson. You can then tour the museum and see some of the artifacts from his life. The museum curator also pointed out that he and his family were buried just a couple of blocks away and directed us to the cemetery.

We enjoyed our visit. Our host was friendly and the displays were informative. I was disappointed that there was not even a passing reference to Kit Carson’s role in the Long Walk of the Navajo. Even a topical book in the gift shop would have been an acknowledgment.

Before heading back to Southern Colorado, I asked my fiancé if he was interested in visiting the Kit Carson Home & Museum. It was a beautiful day on March 20, 2024, in downtown Taos, NM. Unbeknownst to me, he had been there as a young boy. Now that he's old - lol - he didn't remember the museum bring set up the way it was. We arrived at approximately 3:20PM which was forty minutes from closing time. Dave, the lone museum staff member, explained that he would stay as long as we needed, but not accept any new visitors after a certain time. Tickets to the non-profit museum were $10 per adult. Cash or card was accepted. Dave made our visit a 5-star experience. He loves history. He has read several of the books if not all of them from the gift shop. He recommended "Blood & Thunder" by Hampton Sides which was an historical account of Kit Carson's life, "yet reads like a novel." We first watched a 20-minute documentary in the theater across the courtyard highlighting Carson's key adventures. The women's restroom was nearby and reasonably clean. Then we trekked back over to the museum. If you're over 5'6" watch your head because the doorways are low. There were minimal artifacts scattered throughout, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Parking was a bit of a hassle as there was no lot - only metered street parking a ways down. And in the last words of Kit Carson, "Goodbye, friends, adios amigos."

Great little museum. History channel video prior to self guided tour. Lots of treasures

Very interesting. Lots of artifacts. The video is definitely worth watching. They are still working on restoration

Loved this homestead and our visit here. I'm a sucker for old restored homes showing how they lived back in the day. Be sure to check out the movie before hand to explain more. Lots of things to read. Look at, admire and learn about.

This is an awesome exhibit and museum. Kit Carson is a character worth learning about. You come into the courtyard for the house and enter the museum through the gift shop. They start with a movie, and then the docent takes you through the exhibits, highlighting the best points along the way. It was a great experience for the entire family.

This is a quaint little museum but what really made it a special experience was CJ. His knowledge of the details of Kit Carson's life was fascinating.