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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Kit Carson Home and Museum?
    • The former house of Josefa and Kit Carson, a famous frontiersman, this museum aims to preserve traditional Spanish colonial architecture and provide educational opportunities about life in a frontier town.
  • What can visitors see at the museum?
    • The museum is filled with period memorabilia and hosts lecture events and tours for schools and groups.
  • Has the home been restored?
    • Yes, the home and museum have been lovingly restored to look as they did in the 1800s, allowing visitors to experience the period firsthand.
  • What are some highlights of the museum's collection?
    • The museum is filled with the actual belongings of the Carson family. Highlights include Kit Carson’s Civil War saber.

Kit Carson Home & Museum , 113 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571, 575-758-4945

Kit Carson Home & Museum
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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