Don't miss your chance to see the premier screening of a "1878-1913: Historic Landmarks of Telluride," a film produced by the Sheridan Opera House, the Telluride Historical Museum, and the Town of Telluride. Screenings are at 5:30, 6:00 & 6:30 p.m. Admission is free!
Join locals Laura and Lance Colbert for a FREE and laid back beginner swing dance class at the Sheridan Opera House. Learn to cut-a-rug and pick up some new moves for the Telluride Historical Museum's "Swingin' at the Sheridan" swing dance on June 6. A second class will also be held on Tuesday, June 3 […]
Join locals Laura and Lance Colbert for a FREE and laid back beginner swing dance class at the Sheridan Opera House. Learn to cut-a-rug and pick up some new moves for the Telluride Historical Museum's "Swingin' at the Sheridan" swing dance on June 6. "Swingin' at the Sheridan" is in celebration of the Telluride Historical […]
Be the first to see the Telluride Historical Museum's new annual exhibit, Voices of Wartime: Telluride during WWII. Experience wartime Telluride from those who lived and fought during this tragic twentieth-century conflict. The era is brought to life through vibrant oral histories, period film reels, iconic images, and never before seen artifacts. This event […]
Calling all dolls and dreamboats! Put on your dancin' shoes for a 1940s G.I. Swing Dance at the Sheridan Opera House! Jive to a live swing band, enjoy booze at the cash bar, and jitterbug the night away at this dynamite dance! This event is in celebration of the Telluride Historical Museum's exhibit opening, "Voices […]
More about Dr. MIchael Amundson Dr. Amundson is a professor of history at Northern Arizona University. His research focuses on the Atomic Age in the American West. As a relatively new field, Atomic History incorporates all things nuclear including such fields as community, environmental, cultural, social, political, and scientific history. Dr. Amundson is also a […]
What do Martha the last passenger pigeon, a fragment from Plymouth Rock, and Julia Child’s kitchen have in common? Each of these objects tells an important story about the diverse history of America. These and 98 other objects are part of The Smithsonian’s […]
What does Uranium have to do with Telluride? Explore how Uranium mining was important to Telluride during WWII, then make your own glow-in-the-dark uranium inspired art! A FREE program in conjunction with the Telluride Historical Museum's exhibit "Voices of Wartime: Telluride During WWII" on display through March 2015 The event takes place Wednesday, June 25 5:15 […]
Live entertainment at our annual fourth of July program with Ute dancers and lemonade from 12:30 to 3:00 and free admission all day at the Museum!
Don't miss the 11th Annual Feasting on History: A Culinary Tour of Telluride! Join us for a guided walk through Telluride’s Historical District, learning about important landmarks and making visits […]
Don't miss the 11th Annual Feasting on History: A Culinary Tour of Telluride! Join us for a guided walk through Telluride’s Historical District, learning about important landmarks and making visits to the finest gourmet restaurants in town. Restaurants include: Flavor Telluride, The River Club, there..., Smuggler's Brew Pub, La Marmotte, Arroyo, Telluride Truffle, and Flavor […]
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 […]
Don’t miss the 11th Annual Feasting on History: A Culinary Tour of Telluride! Join us for a guided walk through Telluride’s Historical District, learning about important landmarks and making visits to the finest gourmet restaurants in town. Restaurants include: Flavor Telluride, The River Club, there..., Smuggler's Brew Pub, La Marmotte, Arroyo, Telluride Truffle, and Flavor […]
Don’t miss the 11th Annual Feasting on History: A Culinary Tour of Telluride! Join us for a guided walk through Telluride’s Historical District, learning about important landmarks and making visits to the finest gourmet restaurants in town. Restaurants include: Flavor Telluride, The River Club, there..., Smuggler's Brew Pub, La Marmotte, Arroyo, Telluride Truffle, and Flavor […]
Don’t miss the 11th Annual Feasting on History: A Culinary Tour of Telluride! Join us for a guided walk through Telluride’s Historical District, learning about important landmarks and making visits to the finest gourmet restaurants in town. Restaurants include: Flavor Telluride, The River Club, there..., Smuggler's Brew Pub, La Marmotte, Arroyo, and Telluride Truffle! TOUR […]
Join us for this special film screening and discussion with award-winning, documentary film director Ken Burns and his film, "The War." This special event celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Allied invasion of France in June 1944. Book and DVD sales will also be available courtesy of the Between the Covers Bookstore. Tickets: $20/ Adults […]
Photo by Heather Sackett Join us for a book signing with author and Telluride local Susan Dalton in celebration of her book, "Telluride: A Silver Past: A Golden Future." Susan's new book about Telluride chronicles the town’s history from the early days when only the Uncompahgre Utes roamed the valley to today when homegrown skiing […]
Gather your friends and make a BEELINE to the Telluride Historical Museum's 2nd Annual Adult Spelling Bee, Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at the Sheridan Opera House! $15 General Seating | $50 Premium Seating Quick links: 2nd Annual Spelling Bee Rules Purchase Tickets Register your Team Thank you to our BEE supporters! […]
Gather your courage for a haunted journey through Telluride’s former hospital. Bring your friends and get ready to be spooked! Friday, October 31, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. $10 / $5 students (must present student ID) Click here to purchase advance tickets!
On December 13, 2014, or 12.13.14, the Telluride Foundation and other local nonprofit organizations hope that every single citizen will log-on to www.telluridegives.org and contribute to their favorite local charities. Donors search for and choose a nonprofit and give directly to something that will make a difference and celebrate the magic of the Telluride region. This year, help support […]
The Telluride Historical Museum will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2015 for New Year's Day. Happy holidays!
Join the Museum and The Pinhead Institute as we celebrate Telluride as a "Place of Invention" with an advanced screening of Rocky Mountain PBS' "Hydro Power" and student presentations! Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the Sheridan Opera House. A FREE event! In 2013, the Museum and The Pinhead Institute were selected by the Smithsonian's Lemelson […]
Join us for "An Evening with the 10th Mountain Division: 20th anniversary screening of "Fire on the Mountain" and audience Q&A. On Friday, February 6, 2015, veterans from the 10th, along with Telluride filmmakers George and Beth Gage and Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Famer Johnnie Stevens will host the 20th Anniversary screening of […]
Gather your friends and make a BEELINE to the Telluride Historical Museum’s 3nd Annual Adult Spelling Bee, Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at the Sheridan Opera House! Admission: $5/ General seating Click here to purchase tickets! Teams of three work together to spell and win fabulous prizes! Returning teams receive a registration discount. Masters […]
Join the Museum and other area partners at the Wilkinson Public Library for El día de los niños (Children's Day), an annual celebration of children, families, and reading. Visitors will also meet other families, learn about local educational resources, and connect children to the world of learning. The Museum will have a historical-themed photo booth […]
Museum re-opens for summer on Thursday, May 28! Our summer hours: Monday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Thursdays open until 7:00 p.m. - Locals get in free!)
Join us for our exhibit opening of the Museum's 2015-16 annual exhibit, Forces of Nature: Telluride's Prehistoric Journey! Refreshments and a behind-the-scenes tour included - Free and open to the public. More about Forces of Nature: Telluride's Prehistoric Journey What was Telluride like before there were people? Before the ski resort, the mines and even […]
Join us for this special film screening of episode 5 of The Civil War and discussion with award-winning, documentary film director Ken Burns. Episode 5: "The Universe of Battle" focuses on Gettysburg, the costly battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. Click here to purchase tickets Ken Burns has been making documentary films […]
Join us for a night of trivia and fun for the September Art Walk! No need to put together a team, Museum trivia is an individual sport. This will be an open house event with wine, snacks, prizes and more!
Discover the hardships, innovation, and tenacity of the women caught up in Colorado's Gold Rush.
Come learn the history of Telluride's popular drinking establishments, hear and share stories from days of yore, and enjoy great refreshments and even better company
The Aldasoro Ranch was founded by Basque sheepherders who established their historic and beautiful ranch outside Telluride. Their habit of carving on Aspen trees gives us a glimpse nearly a hundred years later into the lives of the Basque sheepherders of the San Juan Mountains. Join Telluride Adventure Center guide John SirJesse for an exclusive […]
Come to the Museum after the Fourth of July Parade and celebrate with root beer floats and free admission!
Historic Architecture Tour Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Meet at the Museum Join architect and longtime local George Greenbank for this behind the scenes tour of Telluride’s historic architecture. George shares his extensive knowledge of and experiences with the structures that make Telluride unique. $10 members | $15 nonmembers admission to […]
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 | 5:30 - 6:30 Join the Telluride Historical Museum and award-winning poet Kierstin Bridger on a tour through Telluride’s notorious, historic Red Light District. Tour begins at the Museum. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Museum. Members - $10 | Non- Members - $15
Thursday, August 10, 2017 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Join the Telluride Historical Museum and award-winning poet Kierstin Bridger on a tour through Telluride’s notorious, historic Red Light District. […]
An Evening with Ken Burns Sunday, August 27th | 6:00pm – 9:00 pm |$25 / $20 Museum Members / $5 Students (7-17) | Palm Theater Join preeminent historical documentary filmmaker Ken Burns for a screening of an episode from his documentary, JAZZ. The screening will be followed by an audience Q&A with Ken Burns and book […]
Celebrate the season with this FREE Telluride tradition! Find your Christmas tree, make a wreath, enjoy hot cocoa, go on a sleigh ride, visit with Santa, and more at the Schmid Family Centennial Ranch on Wilson Mesa. Visit with Santa from 1-3pm. Sleigh rides for $5 from noon to 3:30pm. There is a suggested donation […]
Bring your treasures or antiques for a show and tell presentation and old-fashioned ice cream tasting followed by a tour of the log cabin museum, or just come for the stories and treats! Interested in showcasing your artifact? RSVP for a presentation space with Barbara at 970-708-8245 or barbaray_45@hotmail.com Telluride Historical Museum’s fall Fireside Chats […]
Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk of Towaoc, former co-chair of the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition and past Ute Mountain Ute Tribal councilmember, will hold a roundtable at the Telluride Historical Museum on any and all Ute and Native-American subjects of concern to local citizens. Audience members are encouraged to join in the discussions. About Regina: Ms. Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk […]
Eagle Rockshelter and 13,000 Years of Living Well on the Western Slope. Along with the Telluride Institute, the Telluride Historical Museum is co-hosting retired BLM archaeologist Glade Hadden of Delta, Colorado. Hadden uncovered the Eagle Rockshelter on the Gunnison River in Delta County, the oldest archaeological site in Colorado. The site uncovered artifacts to demonstrate […]
For our last day open of the summer we are offering all patrons to pay what they want for admission! We'll be open from 1:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. and anyone visiting can choose their own admission price. After that we'll close our doors for fall and will re-open December 4th. (But come see us for our Haunted […]
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of quintessential Telluride reading, Tomboy Bride, with readings, refreshments and Tomboy Bride’s Grandson, Rob Walton as well as award-winning Colorado author and Tomboy Bride Foreword writer […]
For this year’s Feasting on History we will be hosting a brunch! Space is limited. If you are interested in attending this invite-only event please send an email to pepper@telluridemuseum.org or […]
For the sixth year, the Telluride Historical Museum will present An Evening with Ken Burns. This year’s screening will be Episode 5: The Rising Road from the PBS television documentary miniseries, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. Purchase Tickets Here
The Telluride Historical Museum in partnership with the Lone Tree Cemetery Board is hosting Remembrance Day, an immersive evening of storytelling to celebrate Lone Tree Cemetery and notable Telluride residents […]
Get into the Holiday Spirit with the Telluride Historical Museum at Schmid Family Ranch. Crafts, sleigh rides, bonfire, and SANTA!
With the health and wellbeing of the community in mind, we have decided to postpone The ‘70s Shindig. While this decision does not come lightly we believe it is the […]
Genealogy can go so much further than just names and dates! Dig deeper with the Telluride Historical Museum and find out personal details and stories about your ancestors as individuals. […]
We are planning on re-opening for summer July 1, 2020. In the meantime, stay engaged with us through our social media channels! Facebook: @telluridehistoricalmuseum Instagram: @telluridemuseum
The Telluride Historical Museum has collaborated with renowned fine art photographer Lindsey Ross to produce a rare series of limited edition prints created with a negative from the Museum’s collection. […]
Follow the legend of Left Lucy Walker (our very own Franken-Museum Creation!) on an immersive, puzzling quest through Telluride History for a chance at prizes and glory! Will you help Lucy? You're her only hope!
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!
"Festival Capital of the Rockies: 50 Years of Festivals in Telluride" will open to the public with a free opening reception on June 8, 2023 at 5:30pm. Refreshments will be provided.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Celebrate 50 years of Telluride Chamber Music with the New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet at the Telluride Historical Museum!
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 […]
Free Museum Admission in honor of Senior Mahoney. If you’ve never heard the name Bill "Senior" Mahoney, you have certainly still felt the impact of his work and life in Telluride. The ski runs you speed down and much of the community you live in were created or molded thanks to the drive and vision of this Telluride legend.
The Museum will be closing early to the general public at 2:30pm on Friday, August 18. Please plan your visit accordingly for this day. The Telluride Reserve will be hosting "History of Sparking Vintages" in our Weatherford Gallery from 3:30 - 5pm.
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 […]
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.
Join us on Sunday, August 27th at the Michael D. Palm Theatre as renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns returns. Documentary TBA - stay tuned! The evening will feature the screening, post-film Q&A with the filmmakers, and a book signing.
Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6:00 pm Madeline Hotel’s Great Room Free & open to all! Join us for a chat with museum board member, independent guide, and author, Fred Blackburn. […]
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.
The Telluride Historical Museum will be accepting pre-sale orders for bundles of daffodils February 19 through March 10, 2024.
Daffodil Days is an annual fundraiser benefitting both the Telluride Historical Museum and American Cancer Society. Live daffodil sales will take place March 11-15, 2024.
