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Featured Events

  • Lamplight Cemetery Tour

    Explore the historic Lone Tree Cemetery by the eeriness of lamplight. This tour takes place in the evening and recounts Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked, and were buried here.

    Space is limited RSVPs are required. Call the Museum to reserve: 970-728-3344

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  • Museum Closed for the Fall Off-Season beginning Oct. 19, 2025

    We will re-open for the winter on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10am.

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  • Glaze a Ghost, Get a Ghost!

    Get into the Halloween spirit with this special collaboration between Ah Haa and the Telluride Historical Museum! In this hands-on workshop, participants will glaze two small ghost sculptures. Each person will decorate one to keep and one to contribute to the Museum’s “Telluride Ghost Hunt.” On Halloween night, visitors can explore the Museum in search of hidden ghosts to take home.

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  • Museum Closed from Oct. 19 – Dec. 1, 2025

    The Telluride Historical Museum will be closed for the Fall Off-Season beginning Sunday, October 19, 2025. We will reopen for the winter on December 2, 2025 at 10am. Join us in the meantime for Halloween on the Hill!

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  • Halloween on the Hill

    Halloween is just around the corner and we invite you to celebrate with THM at our annual Halloween on the Hill! Trick or Treat your way up North Fir Street starting at 5:00 p.m. and end at the Museum to join us for festive games, a Ghost Hunt, and even a dog costume contest.

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  • Announcing our 2025 Fireside Chat Series!

    Fireside Chats are a series of free lectures at the Madeline Hotel in Mountain Village this fall by storytellers and experts of Telluride’s history. Our 2025 guest speakers include Astronaut Joe Tanner, Oak Smith of the Telluride Wilkinson Library, and a panel of the KOTO-FM radio team!

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  • Hike into History: Iron Mountain Mystery on September, 27th!

    Join us for a hike to learn more about a local mystery! This hike will take place on the Iron Mountain Trail and Museum staff will be discussing the life and disappearance of Walter Snodgrass, a Telluride resident who went disappeared under mysterious circumstances after visiting the Mountain Flower mine with two Out-of-towners in September of 1948. Come ready to share your theories and learn about Walter’s life and legacy! The trail is rated strenuous, with 1767 ft. of elevation gain and a round trip of 6.5 miles. Please pack weather appropriate clothing, a lunch, plenty of water, and sunscreen.

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  • Join us for ‘An Evening with Ken Burns’ on August 24, 2025

    Join us on Sunday, August 24th at the Michael D. Palm Theatre as renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns returns to screen Episode 3 (“The Hillbilly Shakespeare”) of his acclaimed documentary, Country Music. The evening will feature the screening, post-film Q&A, and book & DVD signing.

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Location

201 W. Gregory Ave.
P.O. Box 1597
Telluride, CO 81435
(at the top of North Fir Street) | Directions

Summer Hours

June 2nd - October 18th, 2025
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Last Admission at 4:30pm

Admission: $9 Adults
$6 Students/Seniors
5 and under Free
Saturdays is locals day, Free Admission for Locals!

Winter Hours

December 3rd, 2024 - April 5th, 2025
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Last Admission at 4:30pm
Closed Christmas & New Years Day.
Closing Early Christmas Eve & New Years Eve.

Admission: $9 Adults
$6 Students/Senior
5 and under Free
Saturdays is locals day, Free Admission for Locals!

Please call the Museum at (970) 728-3344 for any questions pertaining to your visit.

Telluride Historical Museum

201 W. Gregory Ave.
P.O. Box 1597
Telluride, CO 81435
(at the top of North Fir Street) | Directions

T: (970) 728-3344

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Hours

WINTER HOURS
December 3rd, 2024 - April 5th, 2025
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Last Admission at 4:30pm
Closed Christmas & New Years Day.
Closing Early Christmas Eve & New Years Eve.

SUMMER HOURS
June 2nd - October 18th, 2025
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Last Admission at 4:30pm
Saturdays are Locals Free Days (Free Admission for Locals!)

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