Kit Carson House & Museum

The man the myth the legend, Kit Carson was one of THE guys of all time. 10 bucks gets you a 20 minute history channel episode and a tour of Kit’s house with displays and plaques. It’s a little bit small for that price but if you love Kit, maybe it’s worth it.

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.

Watch the video. I enjoyed the museum it helped separate fact from fiction. The attendant was very helpful.

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.

It is a very interesting place filled with artifacts. The man working it was extremely polite and knowledgeable about Kit Carson and the history of the area. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough about him.

Cute little museum and not expensive. The gentleman at the front counter was very knowledgeable and enjoyed answering our questions.

Fun, authentic, old west experience. You start with watching a short film that really well gets into the juxtaposition of Kit the man and Kit the legend (the man is far more interesting and good). The adobe house, so well restored, gives great insight into Kit’s life and generally life in mid and late 19th centuries. The store is fun and has great art and keepsakes. We will definitely be back with friends and visitors.

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.

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.