Telluride Historical Museum

Cemeteries can tell us a lot about our communities and Lone Tree Cemetery is no exception. Join the Museum for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.

Join us on Sunday, August 27th at the Michael D. Palm Theatre as renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns returns to screen his acclaimed film Brooklyn Bridge. The evening will feature the screening, post-film Q&A, and book signing. 

PLEASE NOTE:

There are no physical/digital tickets for this event.  We manage entry via a check-in list.  In the event that there is a glitch and you are not on the check-in list, your confirmation email will allow you entry to the screening.

Online sales end on Sunday, August 27th, at 1:00PM.

Please join us for a FREE FRONT PORCH CONCERT on Friday from 6-7pm outside the Museum. In order to prepare for the live music event, the Museum will be closing early Friday, July 28 at 3pm. North Fir St. will be closed to vehicle traffic from 4:30 – 8:30pm.

Support the Telluride Historical Museum for a night of festival-themed food and fun at the Town Park stage on August 24th, at 5:30pm. This annual fundraiser will celebrate the unique history of 50 years of Telluride festivals while supporting the museum. Tickets include beverages and dinner in a unique venue.

The Telluride Museum’s “Hike into History” series is an annual offering of unique excursions into the wild and the past. THM is excited to present this summer’s line up of these special tours. On August 5th, join seasoned local guides Connie Colter and Dalen Stevens to explore the lesser known trails around Woods Lake. If you’re looking for a more strenuous tour join THM and Sheep Mountain Alliance on August 19th, in celebration of Sheep Mountain’s 35th anniversary. Finally, jeep and hike on one final adventure on September 23rd with THM Board Member and mining historian, Rudy Davison.