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Kit Carson Home &Museum

113 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, NM 87571
505 758 4945
Ranked #16 of 24 attractions in Taos
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
Owner description: Purchased by famed cowboy Kit Carson for his bride in 1843, this 3-room adobe home displays artifacts, antique firearms and other pioneer belongings,...... more » Owner description: Purchased by famed cowboy Kit Carson for his bride in 1843, this 3-room adobe home displays artifacts, antique firearms and other pioneer belongings, Kit Carson memorabilia and an exhaustive supply of books about New Mexico. « less
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DGeli
Oro Valley, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012 NEW

We wanted to experience Taos, and my husband was looking forward to this museum. Upon entrance, you watch a 15-20 minute dvd from the History Channel, then walk through the 4 rooms of the house (bring a warm coat in the winter...house isn't well heated and we were cold). There wasn't really a lot of Kit Carson in this museum,... More

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Kathy K
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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7 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Loved reading about Kit Carsons good side! His home is well worth a visit! More

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snejwoo
Colorado
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

The museum is 3 rooms of the Kit Carson house, and the exhibits and History Channel video of Kit Carson - starring Kit Carson's great, great grandson as Kit - do a wonderful job explaining who Kit Carson was and how he figured so prominently into the history of Taos and the West. The docent was really helpful and very... More

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pirateparrot
Alpine, Texas
Top Contributor
103 reviews
89 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

This is one of the better known attractions in Taos but overall not worth the $5.00 admission. While the story itself is most interesting and worth telling, they do not do a good job of it. The 18 minute video is from the History Channel and it ends half way through Carson's life. You really dont have any idea what... More

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TravT
Saint Louis, Missouri
Top Contributor
160 reviews
86 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

If you're just looking for a museum in general, maybe one that leaves you with the flavor of the area, there are probably better ones to go to, and yes, in theory, it could be a waste of your time. But 5 dollars is pretty cheap, so I wouldn't call it a waste of money. I have a personal bias... More

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Phil225
Colorado
Top Contributor
55 reviews
40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011

Park behind the museum and walk around. The volunteers will do tours if not busy. This place is steeped in history and a great stop for adults and older kids alike. More

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KthSch
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Top Contributor
134 reviews
124 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2011
3
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I visited on Saturday afternoon, July 24, 2010. I found myself with some extra time so I decided to check out the Kit Carson Museum. Okay. Here we go. I’m only going to say this once. DON’T waste your time and money! They should be embarrassed to call this a museum, much less to charge for it. Admission is $5.... More

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Megargee
Virginia
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19 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010

Teenage sons enjoyed this museum while parents shopped galleries in Taos Plaza area. Museum provides the family life context to the history of Kit Carsen in the area. More

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IowaFloridaTraveler
Iowa and Florida
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25 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2009
4
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The museum includes the authentic 3-room home once owned by Kit Carson in Taos, New Mexico. But at least an equal attraction here is the presentation given by the docent named Teresita. She is a shirt-tail relative of Kit Carson and has devoted much of her life to learning about him -- and she does a great job of telling... More

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