Eco Adventure guide John Sir Jesse leads this snowshoe trek to Alta Lakes, sharing the natural beauty and historic significance of this mining ghost town.
Embrace your inner scientist and head to the Museum after school for some electrifying experiments!
Led by Eco Adventures and the Telluride Historical Museum, this snowshoe trek to Lizard Head highlights the natural beauty and historic significance of one of Telluride's well known passes along the divide between the Dolores and San Miguel watersheds. Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum at 9:30 a.m. Snowshoe rental is included! Click here to purchase […]
Bring the kids for this exciting glimpse into 19th century Colorado at the Museum of the Mountain West in Montrose. Enjoy a guided tour through an extensive collection of artifacts and buildings, including a railroad depot, granary, church, log cabin, blacksmith shop and more! We will leave the Telluride Museum at 9:00am, returning by 3:30pm. […]
Join experts in the local history and native plants of Telluride as they team up to lead a historical nature hike through beautiful Bear Creek. Space is limited. Click here to purchase tickets Saturday, July 19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ages 12+ Depart from the museum $20 / $15 Museum Members
Learn more about the local history of Telluride, the basics of conservation photography, and join in at a shoot at Alta Lakes. Sign up by emailing info@telluridearts.org Limited space available. Bring: Yourself and your camera. DSLR preferred but not required. Meet: at the Telluride Historical Museum. Be prepared for a trip up to Alta Lakes […]
Join us for a behind-the-scenes field trip to the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center! Tour includes a hands-on visit to the Center's research lab, the Pit House Learning Center, and the the great kiva at the Dillard archaeological dig. Lunch will be provided. Meet at the Museum at 9:00am to arrange carpools. We will return to Telluride […]
Discover this unusual ecosystem of year-round wetlands whose age stretches back over 10,000 years, right in Telluride's backyard!
Discover the history of Telluride's railroad grade from the Denver Rio Grande to the Galloping Goose, as well as the Ames power plant and the region's electrifying past!
See Telluride as you've never seen it before! Join local historian Rudy Davison for an enlightening trek up Bear Creek and beyond to the historic Nellie Mine. Hikers should be in good physical shape and prepared for several hours of hiking at a moderate pace. Food and water are recommended. The tour will depart from […]
Join local mining historian Rudy Davison for a trek to this historic mill above Telluride!
Explore the ruins of this overlooked and hard-to-find gem.
Explore the stomping grounds of the Tomboy Bride with one of Telluride's premiere experts in mining history. Rudy Davison, longtime resident and mining historian, will be leading this combination jeep and hiking trip up to Tomboy Mine. From the mine complex, the tour will embark on foot into the surrounding high country, searching for the […]
Discover the hidden history of the Valley Floor on this easy to moderate hike. The Telluride Valley Floor wasn't always the open space it is today. Evidence of the Valley […]
Bill and Todd of Mountain Trip have partnered with the Telluride Historical Museum for an action packed day of history and ice climbing in Ames. It’s the next best thing […]
Get into the Holiday Spirit with the Telluride Historical Museum at Schmid Family Ranch. Crafts, sleigh rides, bonfire, and SANTA!
Hike Into History with Telluride Historical Museum’s Executive Director Kiernan Lannon. This 2-3 hour hike will journey through the Ilium Valley. On the hike you will learn the history of […]
Take a hike up this classic trail with Rudy Davison and experience Bear Creek like you have never seen it before. You’ll weave through avalanche paths and explore the ruins […]
Hike into History: Ophir Loop with Matt Steen Saturday, August 20, 9am Meet at the Sunshine Overlook! Join local guide and geology expert Matt Steen on a Hike into History […]
Join Museum staff for a fall hike up to Liberty Bell Basin. Participants will learn about the historic mining operations, explore the site of the Stillwell Tunnel, and more! We […]
Explore the lesser known trails around Woods Lake with seasoned guides Connie Colter and Dalen Stevens who will lead a tour packed with information on wildflowers, edible plants, and much […]
Sheep Mountain guides will lead this hike as part of a celebration of the organization’s 35th anniversary, and will give attendees insight on their environmental advocacy while exploring the lower […]
Jeep and hike on September 23rd with THM Board Member and mining historian, Rudy Davison. Davison will lead a jeep convoy to explore the Corkscrew Gulch Turntable, a narrow gauge railroad remnant near the ghost town of Ironton.
