Molly Brown House
The Molly Brown House Museum (also known as House of Lions) is a house in Denver, Colorado, United States that was the home of American philanthropist, activist, and socialite Margaret Brown.
A museum inside Denver
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Denver
Molly Brown House is inside Denver, which has 258 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Denver. Green months are the mild ones.
Molly Brown House
The Molly Brown House Museum (also known as House of Lions) is a house in Denver, Colorado, United States that was the home of American philanthropist, activist, and socialite Margaret Brown. She survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic and was known as the "Heroine of the Titanic" for her service to survivors. She later became known as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown". The museum is her former home and presents exhibits interpreting her life, Victorian Denver and historic preservation. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It is designated as a Denver Landmark.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972)
- Wikipedia readers
- 20K a year
Where to stay near Molly Brown House
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Denver (258) and Lakewood (47).
- 1Empower Field at Mile High
- 2Ball Arena
- 3Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- 4Coors Field
- 5Elitch Gardens Theme Park
- 6Dick's Sporting Goods Park
- 7Lakeside Amusement Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Molly Brown House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | in town | — | 258 213 hotels · 19 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 740,613 | $616K | D− |
| Lakewood | 8 mi west | 10 min | 47 28 hotels · 16 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 156,927 | $574K | D− |
| Aurora | 14 mi east | 20 min | 64 48 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 410,053 | $469K | D− |
| Westminster | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 23 21 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 116,182 | $532K | D |
| Wheat Ridge | 7 mi west | 10 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 32,081 | $623K | D |
| Greenwood Village | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 15,323 | $1,238K | D− |
| Glendale | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 8 8 hotels | 4,475 | $414K | D− |
| Golden | 12 mi west | 20 min | 19 10 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 20,390 | $838K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Molly Brown House
Other well-known places within 63 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
22 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
Big draw313 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
4in town Stadium & arenaCoors Field
52 mi Theme parkElitch Gardens Theme Park
Big draw62 mi MountainPikes Peak
67 mi Stadium & arenaDick's Sporting Goods Park
75 mi Theme parkLakeside Amusement ParkPhoto credits
Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coors Field: Matt Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Elitch Gardens Theme Park: USGS, Public domain · Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dick's Sporting Goods Park: Tom Pratt, CC BY 2.0 · Lakeside Amusement Park: Atjoe1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Molly Brown House
Is Molly Brown House in Denver?
Yes. It’s inside Denver, CO.
When is the best time to visit Molly Brown House?
May, June and September, with highs of 72–84°.
How far is Molly Brown House from Colorado Springs?
About 61 miles south of Colorado Springs, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Molly Brown House?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), about 14 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 18 miles.
Where should I stay near Molly Brown House?
Denver (in town, 258 places to stay), Lakewood (8 mi, 47 places to stay) and Aurora (14 mi, 64 places to stay).
Tips from people in Denver
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