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Featured Events

  • Historic Walking Tour

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storytellers! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so special.

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  • Telluride Dinner Party – POSTPONED

    Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be postponing the Telluride Dinner Party to Thursday, September 10th. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will be able to join us on this new date.

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  • Historic Walking Tour

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storytellers! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so special.

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  • Telluride Dinner Party- POSTPONED

    Due to unforeseen circumstances we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Telluride Dinner Party to Thursday, September 10th. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we want to ensure that our event maintains the high expectations that we strive for.  We hope you will be able to attend on this new date!

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  • San Miguel History Hunt

    The Telluride Historical Museum is excited to launch the “San Miguel History Hunt” beginning on Colorado Day – August 1, 2026. The scavenger hunt challenges participants of all ages to experience and enjoy many of the beautiful and historic sites that our county has to offer.

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  • This is Colorado: In One Square Foot Exhibition

    Join us to see the community art scene in action! Community members came together to answer the question;  “What does being a Coloradan mean to you?” Check out the exhibitions at Telluride Arts HQ and Telluride Properties on the Plaza in Mountain Village.

    Exhibition Dates: June 24 – August 1, 2026
    Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Progressive Opening Reception (open to the public) – June 24, 2026

    • 4:00–5:00 PM at Telluride Properties on the Plaza in Mountain Village
    • 5:00–6:00 PM at Telluride Arts Gallery HQ in Telluride

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  • Moments that Made US: San Miguel Stories-Exhibit Opening Reception

    Join us at the opening reception for our latest exhibit, Moments That Made US: San Miguel Stories 

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  • The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story, and a Benefit for the Telluride Historical Museum

    Join us at the Sheridan Opera House for a special screening and Q&A with the writers, director, and producers of “The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story.”

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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 2nd, 2025 - April 4th, 2026
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 2nd, 2025 - April 4th, 2026
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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