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Hike into History: Mountain Village
Join us for 2022’s first Hike into History:
Hike into History: Mountain Village with Ashley Boling and Museum Staff
Saturday, July 9, 9am
Meet at the San Sophia Overlook, top of Gondola. We’ll hike into Mountain Village from there!
Join local guide Ashley Boling and museum staff to learn about the development of Mountain Village, the history of the Telluride Ski Area, Gorrono Ranch, and more! The hike will begin at 9am, starting at San Sophia Station at the top of the Gondola. Please bring water, snacks, and rain & sun protection.
$20 for nonmembers or $15 for museum members. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE.

Opening Reception – The Long Run: 50 Years of the Telluride Ski Area
Welcome Summer and our 2022-2023 Exhibit! Don’t miss our first event of the season with our opening reception of our latest installation – The Long Run: 50 Years of the Telluride Ski Area on Thursday, June 9th at 5pm. Join us for a ’70s-themed evening full of community, delicious appetizers, drinks, and most importantly – some utterly fascinating history!

CLOSED FOR THE OFF-SEASON APRIL 2ND – JUNE 2ND, 2022
The Telluride Historical Museum is CLOSED for the Spring 2022 Off-Season! We look forward to re-opening for the summer season on June 2nd, and to welcome our newest exhibit The Long Run; 50 Years of the Telluride Ski Area. Come check us out then!
Winter Walking Tours
Welcome to our Winter Walking Tour Series!
Akin to our Summer Walking Tours, we will be offering Winter Walking Tours in the Town of Telluride during the remainder of our Winter Season! Please note that these tours are ONLY offered on Thursdays at 1pm, with dates of tour listed below. Please dress appropriately for Winter Weather, with shoes acceptable for potential ice and snow. Masks are required for any indoor stops while the mandate for the Town of Telluride is in effect.
A Schmid Christmas with Santa – CANCELED
Museum Closed for the Fall Off-Season
It’s been a wonderful season, Telluride!
We will be closed for the off-season beginning October 17, 2021, but will re-open on December 7, 2021.
Thank you, and we’ll see you this winter season!
Our winter hours will be as follows:
11 am – 5 pm, Closed Sundays and Mondays
December 7, 2021 – April 2, 2022
SOLD OUT – Night of the Telluride Undead
Halloween Happenings
2021 Fireside Chat Series Announced!
Join the Telluride Historical Museum for a series of free lectures and conversations this fall, learning about Telluride history through unique perspectives. Every Wednesday beginning Sept. 15, through Oct. 6.
PAUL O’ROURKE – WED, SEPT. 15, 5:30 – TELLURIDE MUSEUM
Local historian and writer, Paul O’Rourke has written many fascinating articles for Telluride Magazine, diving deep into lesser known stories from Telluride’s past. For this Fireside Chat, he will be sharing his recent research on the history of the Telluride Post Office.
LINDA LUTHER – WED, SEPT. 22, 5:30 – PLACERVILLE SCHOOLHOUSE
Join former San Miguel County Program Director for Historic Preservation, Linda Luther at the newly restored Placerville Schoolhouse to learn about the history of the Schoolhouse, the historic restoration process, and stories along the way.
DONNALEE BROWN – WED, SEPT. 29, 5:30 – TELLURIDE MUSEUM
Henrietta Cloud Brown is portrayed by her great-granddaughter Donnalee Brown through historical creative nonfiction in her new book Telluride Mountain Woman. With the help of first-person performers, experience the Brown Homestead itself come to life, as well as narrative style interviews, unique storytelling, and a book signing with the author.
RUDY DAVISON – WED, OCT. 6, 5:30 – TELLURIDE MUSEUM
Local history expert Rudy Davison will be presenting and signing the third edition of his book, Rudy’s View, a thorough driving guide from Telluride to the top of Imogene Pass, including fascinating mile-by-mile historic and ecological information.
Fireside Chats are free and open to all.


