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.
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Molly Brown House #
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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.