No visit to Goulding’s Lodge is complete without experiencing Goulding’s Trading Post Museum. The museum opened in 1989 as both a showcase of artifacts and a glimpse into a bygone era. Goulding’s Lodge is not just a famous locale for Old West movies – it is also steeped in a rich history of trading, tourism, and culture.

The mission of Goulding’s Trading Post Museum is two parts. First, to enlighten and entertain each guest with insights into a way of life that is quickly passing into memory. Secondly, to educate visitors to appreciate and respect the local Navajo and their way of life. Goulding’s commitment to generating college scholarships through donations is one way we carry on the Gouldings’ love for Monument Valley, its people, and its many visitors.