Featured Events
Walking Tour with Ashley Boling
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so special.
Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum
$15 for non-members/ $10 for members
Walking Tour with Ashley Boling
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so special.
Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum
$15 for non-members/ $10 for members
Lamplight Cemetery Tour at Lone Tree
This evening tour explores the iconic Lone Tree Cemetery in the ambiance and eeriness of lantern light. Perfect activity for Halloween season! Led by Telluride Historical Museum staff, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here.
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Haunted Hospital & Halloween on the Hill – Volunteers Needed!
Join us on Halloween night for trick-or-treating on the hill with your little ones, and a thrilling evening in our Haunted Hospital!
Trick-or-Treating will take place on Fir Street followed by our Haunted Hospital beginning at 7pm. You’re in for a night of fright at the museum!
The Haunted Hospital will be $10 per person.
We are still seeking volunteers to throw on a costume and whip out your acting skills as you contribute to the spookiness of our Haunted Hospital. If you would prefer to participate in Halloween outside of the Haunted House, we will need volunteers to hand out candy on Fir St.
Email [email protected] or call (970) 728-3344 for more information and to sign up for this exciting event.
Early Closure on Thursday, August 25th
On Thursday, August 25th the Telluride Historical Museum will be closing at 3pm due to a private event.
2022 Fireside Chat Series Announced!
Join us for a a series of FREE weekly lectures at the Madeline in Mountain Village on Wednesdays this fall by writers, storytellers, and experts of Telluride’s history.
Hike into History: Ophir Loop with Matt Steen
Join local guide and geology expert Matt Steen on a Hike into History along the route of the Ophir Loop section of the Rio Grande Southern. See the remains of the once thriving RGS Depot and railroad bridges in Ilium. Additionally, Matt will share his knowledge on local geology, avalanche patterns, and more!
Tour De Tommyknocker
Hop on your bikes and head on over to the Telluride Historical Museum for an evening of fun challenges, costumes, and beer! Beginning at the museum, we’ll bike our way through history and odd-ball challenges to Telluride Brewing Company in Lawson Hill. Grab your teammate and let’s get weird!*Fun fact: Tommyknockers are mischief-making mountain myths. Read up about them to plan your costume!$25 Admission includes a free drink, games participation, history, and just a plain ol good time. Ticket proceeds support the Telluride Historical Museum.
Location
201 W. Gregory Ave.
P.O. Box 1597
Telluride, CO 81435
(at the top of North Fir Street) | Directions
Summer Hours
Summer Hours - (June 2nd- October 15th, 2022)
Monday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursdays (Locals Free Admission Days) until 7PM
Reservations still required in some situations. Please see the Visit page for more information.
Winter Hours
December 6th, 2022 - April 1st, 2023
Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursdays are Locals Free Days (Free Admission for Locals!)
Please call the Museum at (970) 728-3344 for any questions pertaining to your visit.
Winter Holiday Hours:
Dec. 24th: 11AM - 3PM
Dec. 25th: CLOSED
Dec. 31st: 11AM - 3PM
Jan. 1st: CLOSED