Museum closed
Telluride MuseumTelluride Elks Club Christmas, 1910. THM 78-4381. The Museum will be closed for Christmas on Thursday, December 25. We will reopen to our normal business hours on Friday, December 26. Happy Holidays!
Museum closed
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThe Telluride Historical Museum will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2015 for New Year's Day. Happy holidays!
‘Ski into History’ Tour
Mountain Village Core Mountain Village Core, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mountain Village, CO 81435, COJoin us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of the Telluride Ski Resort with local story teller Ashley Boling! Ski into History tours depart every Friday in January through March 2015, at 10:00 a.m. from the Mountain Village Heritage Plaza. Tours will last about 1 1/2 hours and cover easier terrain for all abilities. You must […]
$15 – $20
‘Ski into History’ Tour
Mountain Village Core Mountain Village Core, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mountain Village, CO 81435, COJoin us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of the Telluride Ski Resort with local story teller Ashley Boling! Ski into History tours begin every Friday in January through March 2015, at 10:00 a.m. from the Mountain Village Heritage Plaza. Tickets are $20/$15 for members. Click here to purchase advance tickets!
$15 – $20
Celebrate Telluride as a Place of Invention: film screening of “Hydro Power” and student presentations
Sheridan Opera House 110 N Oak St, , Telluride, CO 81435Join 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 […]
Free
‘Ski into History’ Tour
Museum of the Mountain West 68169 E. Miami Road, MontroseWhy take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so you will need skis or a snowboard and a […]
$15 – $20
Snowshoe Tour – A Landscape Through Time
Eco Adventures in Mountain Village 567 Mountain Village Blvd., Unit 110, Mountain VillageA Landscape Through Time: The Natural and Human History of Turkey Creek Mesa It’s been said that whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting; find out who shot rancher Jake Lawson in a row over water rights on the next snowshoe tour with Eco Adventures guide, Eric Jorgensen. The town of Mountain Village […]
$45
‘Ski into History’ Tour
Mountain Village Core Mountain Village Core, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mountain Village, CO 81435, COWhy take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so you will need skis or a snowboard and […]
$15 – $20
After School with the Museum: Fun with Radar!
Wilkinson Public Library 100 W Pacific Ave, TellurideThe radar operator of a No. 220 Squadron Boeing Fortress at Benbecula in the Hebrides, May 1943. On January 27, at 3:30 p.m., at the Wilkinson Public Library, the Museum will host: "Radar: what is it and how does it work?" Students will learn the fascinating history of the technology that changed the world, then […]
Free
‘Ski into History’ Tour
Mountain Village Core Mountain Village Core, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mountain Village, CO 81435, COWhy take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so you will need skis or a snowboard and […]
$15 – $20
‘Ski Into History’ Tour
Mountain Village Core Mountain Village Core, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mountain Village, CO 81435, COBruce Palmer at Dallas Divide, c. 1930. THM 2006-01-178. Why take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so […]
$15
An Evening with the 10th Mtn. Division: 20th anniversary screening of “Fire on the Mountain” and audience Q&A
Sheridan Opera House 110 N Oak St, , Telluride, CO 81435Join 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 […]
$25 – $250
‘Ski Into History’ Tour
Mountain Village Core Mountain Village Core, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mountain Village, CO 81435, COBruce Palmer at Dallas Divide, c. 1930. THM 2006-01-178. Why take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so […]
$15
‘Ski Into History’ Tour
Mountain Village Core Mountain Village Core, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mountain Village, CO 81435, COBruce Palmer at Dallas Divide, c. 1930. THM 2006-01-178. Why take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so […]
$15
Snowshoe Tour – Prospect Basin’s Fen Wetlands
Eco Adventures in Mountain Village 567 Mountain Village Blvd., Unit 110, Mountain VillageDiscover this unusual ecosystem of year-round wetlands whose age stretches back over 10,000 years, right in Telluride's backyard!
$45
After School with the Museum: Secret Codes with Naval Flags
Wilkinson Public Library 100 W Pacific Ave, TellurideJoin the Telluride Historical Museum for After School with the Museum: Secret Codes with Naval Flags! In World War II, naval ships used technology to talk between ships that was silent, effective, and hundreds of years old - flags! Now it's your turn! Students (ages 8-15) will make their own naval flags, spell out a […]
Free
‘Ski Into History’ Tour
Mountain Village Core Mountain Village Core, Uncompahgre National Forest, Mountain Village, CO 81435, COBruce Palmer at Dallas Divide, c. 1930. THM 2006-01-178. Why take a walking history tour when you can do it on skis? Ski into History Tours are a fun and relaxed way to get to know the mountain and the history of Telluride with knowledgeable local guide Ashley Boling. The tours take place on the resort, so […]
$15
3rd Annual Adult Spelling Bee
Sheridan Opera House 110 N Oak St, , Telluride, CO 81435Gather 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 […]
$5
Snowshoe Tour – The Narrow Gauge RR and AC Power
Eco Adventures in Mountain Village 567 Mountain Village Blvd., Unit 110, Mountain VillageDiscover 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!
$45
After School with the Museum: Rocketry
Wilkinson Public Library 100 W Pacific Ave, TellurideEveryone knows that the United States won the Space Race and sent a man to the Moon, but many people don't know that modern rocketry got its start in World War II. Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2:30 p.m., at the Wilkinson Public Library to learn more about the fascinating history of rocket science! […]
Free
Museum Closed for Off-season
The Museum will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 25 and will re-open Thursday, May 28! Look for some revamped displays and interpretation when we reopen in May!
Día de los Niños, at the Wilkinson Public Library
Wilkinson Public Library 100 W Pacific Ave, TellurideJoin 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 […]
Free
Museum re-opens for summer!
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideMuseum 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!)
Historic Walking Tour of Telluride
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local story teller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so special. Tour starts at the Telluride Historical Museum. Purchase tickets online or call us at (970) 728-3344. Click here to purchase tickets!
$10 – $15
Annual Exhibit Opening: ‘Forces of Nature: Telluride’s Prehistoric Journey’
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin 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 […]
FREE
Lone Tree Cemetery Tour
Lone Tree Cemetery 1015 E Colorado Ave,, TellurideJoin us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here. The meeting place of this event has changed. Tours will now meet at the Museum at 1:00. Those who still wish to meet at Lone Tree Cemetery may do so. The tour group will arrive […]
$10 – $15
2015 Summer Lecture Series: “Colorado’s Newest Mass Extinction”
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThis talk will focus on fossil, sedimentary, and chemical evidence for a massive reef-killing extinction that occurred 360 million-years-ago during the Devonian period. This evidence is contained in strata that occur in western and southwestern Colorado, and promises insights into what happens after a major ocean acidification event. James Hagadorn is […]
FREE
Lecture and Book Signing: “The Electric Edge of Academe”
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideDeep Springs College was founded by L.L. Nunn after he brought hydroelectricity to Telluride and the world. Jackson Newell is President Emeritus of Deep Springs and the author of “The Electric Edge of Academe: The Saga of Lucien L. Nunn and Deep Springs College,” a look at the life and legacy of an irrepressible innovator. […]
FREE
Hike Into History – Tomboy Road
Join local geologist Todd Brown for a hike up historic Tomboy Road and learn about the immense geological forces that created the Telluride Valley. Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum. Tickets are $20 or $15 for Museum members. For tickets or information, call (970) 728-3344 or email lucas@telluridemuseum.org The hike will be about 5 miles […]
Rootbeer Floats – July 4 at the Telluride Historical Museum
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideStop by the Museum after the Fourth of July Parade and enjoy a rootbeer float and free admission!
Summer 2015 Lecture Series: “A Dinosaur Discovery in Telluride”
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideIn 2011, Sylvan Bald stumbled upon two exposed dinosaur fossils near Telluride while on a hike. After working with a paleontologist and other local experts, Sylvan helped piece together the story of these bones. Sylvan has recently published “The Ice Blue Bones of Telluride: A Discovery Story”, a children’s book chronicling his find. Sylvan will […]
FREE
Hike into History – Bear Creek and Nellie Mine
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideSee 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 […]
$15 – $20
Fireside Chat – Norwood: Esther Greenfield
The Livery Playhouse 1555 Summit Street (The Barn), Norwood"Tough Men in Hard Places: A Photographic Collection" The mines in southwestern Colorado were in trouble and needed cheap, reliable electric power to keep running. This is the story of innovative solutions to solve the problem using alternating current electricity and the incredible effort, tenacity, and toughness of the men who overcame formidable obstacles to […]
Free
Fireside Chat – Mountain Village: Esther Greenfield
Hotel Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride"Tough Men in Hard Places: A Photographic Collection" The mines in southwestern Colorado were in trouble and needed cheap, reliable electric power to keep running. This is the story of innovative solutions to solve the problem using alternating current electricity and the incredible effort, tenacity, and toughness of the men who overcame formidable obstacles to […]
Free
Hike into History – Lewis Mill
Join local mining historian Rudy Davison for a trek to this historic mill above Telluride!
$15 – $20
Fireside Chat – Norwood: Jay Fell
Norwood Fire House 1605 Summit St, NorwoodOres to Metals: The Rocky Mountain Smelting Industry James Fell discusses his book, a comprehensive treatment of the smelting industry of Colorado. Packed with fascinating stories, statistics and mining data, Ores to Metals details the people, technologies, and business decisions that have shaped the smelting industry in the Rockies. The location of this event has […]
Free
Fireside Chat – Mountain Village: Jay Fell
Unnamed VenueJames Fell discusses his book, a comprehensive treatment of the smelting industry of Colorado.
Free
Fireside Chat – Norwood: Enos Mills
Norwood Fire House 1605 Summit St, NorwoodMeet Enos Mills in person as presented by storyteller and biographer John Stansfield.
Free
Fireside Chats – Mountain Village: Enos Mills
Meet Enos Mills in person as presented by storyteller and biographer John Stansfield.
Free
12th Annual Feasting on History
Join us for the 12th Annual Feasting on History, a benefit for the Telluride Historical Museum, on Saturday, August 29th from 6:30PM to 10PM at La Piazza del Villaggio in Mountain Village. Tickets prices are Museum Lover at $275 and Museum Friend at $200 both include VIP admission to An Evening with Ken Burns […]
An Evening with Ken Burns: film screening of The Civil War
The Palm Theater 721 W. Colorado Ave., TellurideJoin 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 […]
SEPTEMBER ART WALK +TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin 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!
free
Summer 2015 Lecture Series: “Packrat Middens and Megafaunal Extinctions”
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideAt the end of the last Ice Age, North America was populated by mastodons, woolly mammoths, lions, tigers, one ton sloths, camels, and other exotic animals. As humans began to populate North America, most of these megafauna went extinct.
FREE
Museum Closes for Fall Off Season
The Museum will close on Thursday, October 15 for the Fall off season, and reopen on Tuesday, December 1. Please call (970) 728.3344 or email anne@telluridemuseum.org to schedule private tours or appointments.
Lamplight Lone Tree Cemetery Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideA seasonal spin on our Lone Tree Cemetery Tours: the history and legends of Telluride’s past come to life in the dramatic (and historically accurate!) ambiance of lamp light. The tour will meet at Lone Tree Cemetery near the gated pedestrian entrance on Colorado Ave. at 6:00 p.m. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Tickets can be purchased over […]
$10 – $15
Haunted Hospital
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideBring your courage and your friends for a haunted journey through Telluride's former hospital ... if you dare. Saturday, October 31 from 7-9pm at the Telluride Historical Museum. Tickets are $10 or $5 for students and can be purchased at the door.
Museum Opens for Winter Season
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThe Museum reopens on Tuesday, December 1 for the Winter season. Winter hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11am-5pm. Thursdays until 7pm and locals are admitted free!
Free Screening “Colorado Experience: Ladies of the Mine”
Sheridan Opera House 110 N Oak St, , Telluride, CO 81435Discover the hardships, innovation, and tenacity of the women caught up in Colorado's Gold Rush.
FREE
Snowshoe Tour: “To Sleep or Not to Sleep… That is the Question”
“To Sleep Or Not To Sleep . . . That is The Question.” Enjoy a guided snowshoe tour with local naturalist Dalen Stevens. We will observe how wild creatures adapt to survive in a harsh winter environment. The tour will last about 4 hours, so please bring warm clothing, a lunch, and water-resistant footwear. Snowshoes […]
$45
Dr. Julia McHugh: “The Age of Dinosaurs in Western Colorado”
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideDr. McHugh discusses our local fossil record and how it fits into global events and evolution and what makes our part of the story unique.
FREE
That Belongs in a Museum
Cornerhouse Grille 131 N Fir Street, TellurideA FREE Show-and-Tell Storytelling Event Enjoy the stories told and objects shared from your community, or share an object yourself! Want in on the action? 1. Bring an object with you. It should be able to fit through the door. 2. Presenters are chosen at random by drawing. There is a chance that you won’t […]
Dr. Jon Powell: “Before There Were Skiers, There Were Dinosaurs”
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., Telluride150 million years ago, Telluride was in the middle of the original Jurassic Park!
FREE
Historic Pub Crawl
Cornerhouse Grille 131 N Fir Street, TellurideCome 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
$35
Snowshoe Tour: Fire on the Mountain
Join us for this two-mile downhill snowshoe tour along the Ridge Trail, as Telluride Adventure Center guide Eric Jorgensen discusses how fires, logging, agriculture, and mining in the area have influenced the forest we see today and how contemporary decisions set the trajectory for the forests of the future! Participants meet at 10:30am at the Telluride […]
$45
Ski History Pub Crawl
Join us on Tuesday, March 15th for our first-ever Ski History Pub Crawl in Mountain Village. Stops will include Palmyra at the Peaks, Poachers, Tomboy Tavern, and Tracks. Come learn the history of skiing in Telluride, hear and share stories from days of yore, and enjoy great refreshments and even better company. Tickets are $35 […]
$35
Snowshoe Tour: “These Shoes are Made for Walking”
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 […]
$100
That Belongs in a Museum
Cornerhouse Grille 131 N Fir Street, TellurideA FREE Show-and-Tell Storytelling Event Enjoy the stories told and objects shared from your community, or share an object yourself! Want in on the action? 1. Bring an object with you. It should be able to fit through the door, and it does not have to pertain to Telluride. 2. Presenters are chosen at random […]
Museum Closed for Spring Off Season
The Museum will close on Friday, March 25 for the Spring off season, and reopen on Thursday, June 2. Please call (970) 728.3344 or email anne@telluridemuseum.org to schedule private tours or appointments.
Museum Opens for the Summer Season
The Museum reopens on Thursday, June 2 for the Summer season. Summer hours are: Monday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursdays until 7:00 p.m. (Locals get in free!)
Steve Lee is Otto Mears: Pathfinder of the San Juans
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideA living history presentation featuring Chautauqua speaker Steve Lee, who will be telling the incredible story of Otto Mears
FREE
Treasure Maps: Behind the Scenes
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin collector Dirk dePagter for a guided tour of our 2016-2017 annual exhibit Treasure Maps: Cartography of the American Southwest.
FREE
That Belongs in a Museum
Ghost Town Grocers 210 W. Colorado Ave., TellurideEnjoy the stories told and objects shared from your community, or share an object yourself!
FREE
Hike into History: Liberty Bell Mine
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideExplore the ruins of this overlooked and hard-to-find gem.
$15 – $20
Root Beer Float Fundraiser
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideCome to the Museum after the Fourth of July Parade and celebrate with root beer floats and free admission!
FREE
Summer Lecture Series: Alec Jacobson
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin Alec Jacobson as he talks about his work documenting overfishing in Lake Victoria.
FREE
Hike into History – Tomboy Mine and Savage Basin
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideExplore 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 […]
$15 – $20
50th Anniversary Golden Gala Fundraiser
The Peaks Resort & SpaThe Telluride Historical Museum cordially invites you to attend its 50th Anniversary Golden Gala Fundraiser Thursday, July 28th, 2016 at the Peaks Resort and Spa, 136 Country Club Dr., Telluride, CO 81435 Cocktails: 6:30 pm | Dinner: 7:30 pm | Dancing: Till 11:00 pm Formal Golden Attire Encouraged Tickets: Museum Friend $150 ~ Museum Lover […]
Fireside Chat with Jill Jonnes | Norwood
The Livery Norwood 1555 Summit Street, NorwoodEmpires of the Light The gripping history of electricity and how the fateful collision of Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse left the world utterly transformed. In the final decades of the nineteenth century, three brilliant and visionary titans of America’s Gilded Age—Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse—battled bitterly as each vied to create a vast […]
An Evening with Ken Burns: The National Parks
The Palm Theater 721 W. Colorado Ave., TellurideJoin us for this special film screening of episode 5 of The National Parks: America's Best Idea and a discussion with award-winning, documentary film director Ken Burns.
Historic Pub Crawl
Tuesday, August 30th 2016 5:00 pm -7:30 pm Members: 35 Non-members: $40 Meet at the New Sheridan! Crawl Stops: New Sheridan, Oak, OB's and The Buck Honor Telluride’s drinking history with a Historic Pub Crawl. The crawl kicks off with stories of Telluride’s drinking hey day at The New Sheridan bar. From there, crawlers head […]
Modern Cartography: Mapping the Contours of our Mountains
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideOn Wednesday, September 21 at 6:00pm at the Telluride Historical Museum will be hosting the final installment of their summer lecture series in conjunction with its 2016-2017 annual exhibit, Treasure Maps: Cartography of the American Southwest. John Christy and Gabe Lucisano, a surveyor and a cartographer, respectively, have worked together for 35 years over countless projects to […]
Photography Workshop & Historic Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideJoin local photographer Audrey Mann on a tour through Telluride’s historic alleys. Please bring your preferred camera and a basic understanding of its use. Participants will learn: the basics of photo composition, how to select the best photo of a shoot, history of the Telluride’s alleyways and the sheds that adorn them. Participants’ photos will […]
Red Light and Recreation Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideRed Light and Recreation Walking Tour Wednesday, October 5th 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $20 members | $25 non-members During the heyday of Telluride’s mining era, life was by no means all work and no play. Join Executive Director Kiernan Lannon and award-winning poet Kierstin Bridger on a tour […]
$25
Historic Architecture Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideHistoric 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 […]
Museum closes for offseason
The Museum will be closed for the offseason beginning on Friday, October 14th. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 6th. We look forward to seeing you in the winter!
Museum Re-opens
The Museum re-opens for the winter season on Tuesday, December 6th. Our winter hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 11AM-5PM. We'll be open late - until 7PM- on Thursdays. Thursdays are also locals free day! We look forward to seeing you at YOUR museum.
Historical Snowshoe Tour – Navigation in the Wilds Before GPS
Telluride Adventure Center 697 Mountain Village Blvd,, Mountain VillageJoin us and the Telluride Adventure Center for a Historical Snowshoe Tour: "Navigation in the Wilds Before GPS" Sign up for an exclusive guided snowshoe tour on Saturday, January 21st. Experience the exquisite natural beauty of the San Juan Mountains while learning basic skills used by early explorers in the region that enabled them to […]
$90
Historical Snowshoe Tour – Foods From the Woods
Telluride Adventure Center 697 Mountain Village Blvd,, Mountain VillageCALLING ALL FOODIES: Learn winter plant identification like you never have before. This is your chance to touch and sample some of the foods and beverages the Native Americans, early settlers and explorers depended on to live in Southwest Colorado. Sponsored by the Telluride Historical Museum and led by local naturalists John SirJesse and Connie […]
$225
The Social: Craft Cocktails of the Past
Ah Haa School for the Arts 300 S Townsend St., TellurideThe Telluride Historical Museum hosts their first annual winter fundraiser, The Social: Craft Cocktails of the Past on February 25, 2017 Join the Telluride Historical Museum for its first annual winter fundraiser, The Social: Craft Cocktails of the Past on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 7:00 pm! The event will take place at the Ah Haa School for […]
Exhibit Opening: “The Valley Floor: Changing Identities of a Telluride Treasure”
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideCelebrate the debut of the Museum's newest exhibit with refreshments and fun on June 1 from 5:30-7:30 pm during First Thursday Art Walk. All are welcome to attend this free event! Experience the wild history of the gateway to Telluride! Turning the corner towards Telluride is a magical moment. Seasons reveal either a lush meadow […]
Free
Summer Lecture Series: The Valley Floor and Our Native Heritage
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideSummer Lecture Series: The Valley Floor and Our Native Heritage Tuesday, June 20 |6:00 pm |FREE The Valley Floor’s human history began with the Nuchu, or Utes, who were the […]
FREE
Hike into History – The Valley Floor
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideDiscover 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 Floor's previous lives still exists -- if you know where to look! Discover these forgotten stories and join us as we hunt for remnants of […]
Sugested Donation 15 – Sugested Donation 20
Historical Pub Crawl
Roma Bar & Grill 135 E Colorado Ave, TellurideCrawl - don’t walk - back in time!! RBG (Roma Bar & Grill) | Sheridan | Liberty Join the Telluride Historical Museum for a Historical Pub Crawl to three of Telluride’s most enjoyable bars. The crawl kicks off at Roma Bar and Grill, otherwise known as RGB. This historic bar has been home to various […]
July 4th Celebration
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideFree Admission All Day! Root Beer Floats will be served at the Museum starting at 12:30 after the parade is over.
Red Light District Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideTuesday, 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
Hike into History: Blue Lake
Hike into History: Blue Lake Saturday, July 15| 9:00 AM | | $20 / $15 Museum Members | Meet at the Museum This hike will take approximately 5 hours and is a strenuous hike. The route will follow the Pulaski aerial tram and later the renovated pipelines connecting Lewis Basin and Blue Lake. Participants […]
Red Light District Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideTuesday, July 25, 2017 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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.
Red Light District Walking Tour
Telluride Historical Museum 201 W. Gregory Ave., TellurideThursday, 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. Tour begins at the Museum. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Museum. Members $10 | Non-Members $15
Hike into History: Marshall Creek Trail
Hike into History: Marshall Creek Trail Saturday, August 19th | 9:00 am| $20 / $15 Museum Members | Meet at the Museum This hike will take approximately 4 hours and is a moderate hike. The route will follow the old wagon road access to Savage basin along the lower Marshall Creek Basin, passing the north side […]
Feasting on History
Sheridan Opera House 110 N Oak St, , Telluride, CO 81435Feasting on History Join us for the 13th Annual Feasting on History, a benefit dinner for the Telluride Historical Museum, on Thursday, August 24th from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm at the Sheridan Opera House. This annual fundraiser will be an opportunity for the Telluride community to show their support to the Museum, celebrate our rich history and heritage, […]
$200 – $275
An Evening with Ken Burns
The Palm Theater 721 W. Colorado Ave., TellurideAn 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 […]
Fireside Chat with Steve Lee and L.L. Nunn | Mountain Village
Hotel Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd, TellurideThe Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. Steve Lee as L.L Nunn A living history presentation with Steve Lee as L.L. Nunn who was the manager of the Gold King Mine and the first to successfully use long distance […]
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Fireside Chat with Steve Lee as L.L. Nunn | Norwood
The Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. Steve Lee as L.L Nunn A living history presentation with Steve Lee as L.L. Nunn who was the manager of the Gold King Mine and the first to successfully use long distance alternating […]
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Fireside Chat: Stories of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad – at Mountain Village Madeline Hotel
Hotel Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd, TellurideThe Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. Join Allen C. Harper, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heritage Railways, as he discusses the history of the narrow gauge railroad and its impact on the southwest Colorado. h came to Norwood […]
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Fireside Chat with Barbara Youngblood | Norwood
The Livery Norwood 1555 Summit Street, NorwoodThe Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. Join Norwood’s Barbara Youngblood and other locals as they tell the story of how a historical stagecoach came to Norwood and the special role it plays in community history.
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Fireside Chat with Rudy Davidson “A Bizarre Murder at the Cashin Mine” | Mountain Village
Hotel Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd, TellurideThe Fireside Chats are an annual series of free lectures in which artists, authors, performers, and intellectuals discuss local and regional history. Rudy Davison presents “A Bizarre Murder at the Cashin Mine.” Unravel the mystery behind a gruesome and mysterious death at this copper mine located in the Southwest area adjacent to Paradox Valley. October […]
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Museum Closes to the Public for Off Season
We will reopen for Winter Hours on December 5th.
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Schmid Ranch
GPS - Schmid Family Ranch 37.916775, -107.976180Celebrate 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 […]
The Social – 1990s Craft Cocktails Comeback
Join the Telluride Historical Museum for its second annual winter fundraiser, "The Social: 1990s Craft Cocktail Comeback!" on Saturday, February 24th at 6:30PM. The event will take place at the Ah Haa School for the Arts and all proceeds will benefit THM. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. In its second year, […]
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