Ouray, Colorado: Stuffed Bear, Feejee Mermaid
This 1887 county museum offers much to tempt the traveler, such as a walk-through replica mine, mummified Feejee Mermaid, and Jim the (stuffed) Bear, formerly owned by the town doctor.
Ouray County Museum
- Address:
- 420 6th Ave., Ouray, CO
- Directions:
- Ouray County Museum. Downtown, on the north side of 6th Ave., two blocks east of US-550/Main St.
- Hours:
- Th-Sa 10-4:30. Closed in winter. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 970-325-4576
- Admission:
- Adults $10.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The 1887 Miners' Hospital now houses the history of this rugged mining town. It has recreations of the professional offices of prominent citizens; a walk-through replica mine; a fluorescent mineral collection; Jim the Bear (owned by the town doctor); a replica of the famous Hope Diamond; and a Feejee Mermaid. The scary dentist and surgery rooms are especially popular with visitors.
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