Entrance to the Museum
For me, Salvation Mountain is in two parts. There is the “mountain” and then there is the museum. The Museum is currently unfinished.
The Hogan
To the left of the museum entrance is the hogan. Like the rest of the mountain the inside of the hogan is decorated with house paint designs and bible verses. Also, there are several trophies. The trophies are for Leonard’s cars. They have been entered into art car shows.
Another room.
Next to the hogan is another room. It’s much more visually quiet. It feels very ancient.
Another view of the museum.
This is another shot of the exterior of the museum. I liked all the little windows.
The museum.
Inside the museum is this old recliner. It looks like the one in my living room.
Tunnel inside the museum area.
Leonard calls these pillars “trees”. They support the ceiling or what there is of it.
The museum will have a domed ceiling when finished.
American Folk Art Plaque.
The Folk Art Society of American has made Salvation Mountain a National Folk Art Site.
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im so glad you posted this,ive been obsessed for awhile and could never find anything exciting enough to get my bf to make the trip. i think this may do it. thank you!! annie
I’ll definitely have to take a trip there sometime.