Molly Brown House

Museum Historic Denver house of Titanic survivor Margaret 'Molly' Brown

The Molly Brown House in Denver operates as a restored Gilded Age house museum; visitors tour period rooms, learn about Margaret Brown and Titanic-era history, and view changing exhibits on local social history.

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The Molly Brown House is a restored late 19th century residence in Denver, Colorado, associated with Margaret “Molly” Brown, a well-known philanthropist and Titanic survivor. The house was built in 1889 and now operates as a house museum and National Historic Landmark.

The museum presents restored Victorian-era rooms, furnishings, and exhibits about Brown’s life, her civic work in Denver, and her survival of the 1912 Titanic disaster. Guided tours typically cover the first-floor public rooms and provide historical context about Denver society in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Commissioned and occupied by the Browns in the late 19th century, the house later fell into disrepair before mid-20th century preservation efforts restored it to reflect the period of Molly Brown’s residency. Preservation and museum work have focused on architectural restoration and interpretation of her social and philanthropic activities.

Located in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood near downtown, the house sits on Pennsylvania Street within walking distance of the Colorado State Capitol and other central Denver attractions.

  • Date and designation: Built in 1889 in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood and designated a National Historic Landmark for its association with Margaret "Molly" Brown.
  • Visitor services: Open to the public with guided tours, period furnishings, and rotating exhibits on the Browns and local history.

What to See #

  • House museum: The restored Victorian-era house museum preserves period rooms and exhibits about Margaret "Molly" Brown, Titanic history, and Denver society. Guided tours cover the first-floor public rooms and interpretive displays on her life and civic work.
Molly Brown House
1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203, USA
39.7375, -104.9808
Wed-Sun 10am-4pm, closed Mon-Tue (hours may vary seasonally)
Adults $10-$12 (general tour); discounts for seniors and students; some special events priced separately

How to Get to Molly Brown House #

The house is in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood at 1340 Pennsylvania St, about a 10-15 minute walk east from the Colorado State Capitol. Reachable by Denver RTD buses along Colfax Avenue and nearby routes; limited street parking is available.

Tips for Visiting Molly Brown House #

  • Book a timed tour in advance during high season and check for the guided historic-house tour to see upper rooms that are closed during self-guided visits.
  • Arrive early to see the house's period rooms without tour groups; staff sometimes demonstrate the house's unique steel-reinforced structure used after the 1890s earthquake retrofits.
  • Budget extra time to walk the surrounding Capitol Hill neighborhood for cafés and other Victorians.

Best Time to Visit Molly Brown House #

Best visited in spring through autumn when weather is pleasant and neighborhood walking is enjoyable.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 13-30°C (55-86°F)
Warm weather and longer daylight; peak tourist season in Denver.
Spring/Autumn (Apr-May, Sep-Oct)
April-May; September-October · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds; good times for walking the neighborhood after a visit.

Weather & Climate near Molly Brown House #

Climate

Molly Brown House's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3° 13°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 29°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 32°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 31°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
26°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 11°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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