Supporters and Museum Premier Members (Silver and up) will get a sneak peak of the Telluride Historical Museum's newly installed annual exhibit, If These Walls Could Talk: Preservation & Change
Join us to celebrate the opening of our new annual exhibit. There will be finger food and drinks.
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]
Join the Telluride Historical Museum, HARC, and the San Miguel County Historical Commission for an evening of lively discussion. Executive Director Kiernan Lannon moderates a roundtable with the region’s historic preservation bodies. Learn what each commission does (and does not) do, the challenges of historic preservation, and the process of trying to save Telluride’s built […]
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]
It wouldn’t be the Fourth in Telluride without the Museum’s annual tradition… All day long the Telluride Historical Museum will be offering free admission. Donations are greatly appreciated. Beginning after the parade we will once again be doing our Root Beer Fundraiser. $5 for a Smuggler Union Restaurant and Brewery root beer float. New this […]
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 […]
Arboyglyphs are the carved markings seen on trees across the Telluride region. Hike into History with the Telluride Historical Museum and John Sir Jesse to learn about these unique markings.
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]
Experience hands-on stations focusing on building and construction activities. Join us for snacks and free admission to the museum. Take away crafts and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes. Fun for all ages! In partnership with the Wilkinson Public Library.
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]
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 […]
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
Hike Into History: Ophir Waterfall Canyon We are partnering with Mountain Trip for our second Hike Into History of the summer! Mountain Trip Program Coordinator and Ophir Resident, Kaylee Walden, will explore routes off of Waterfall Canyon including mining history, unique Ophir history, and local flora and fauna. This is a strenuous hike and will […]
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
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
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]
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 […]
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
September 18th 5:30-6:30, Oliver House in Norwood In partnership with Wright's Mesa Historical Society Remembering the CCC Come reminisce and learn about Norwood’s Civilian Conservation Corp which was located at the current Norwood Fairgrounds from 1931-1941. View newly discovered historic photos and share your stories of this influential time of our community.
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
September 19th 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage and bring to the Fireside Chat. Bob Mather, Historic Preservation Architect “Rehabilitation & Adaptive Use of the Calkins High School in Cortez Co.” Join Historic […]
Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
This tour will take approximately 5 hours and is a strenuous hike. Participants will meet at the museum. This hike will turn off the Liberty Bell trail to explore the area around the Stillwell tunnel mining site uncovering both its historical and modern contributions to town. The hike will take approximately 5 hours and is […]
September 25th 5:30-6:30, at the Norwood Cemetery (rain or shine) Norwood’s Pioneers: a Cemetery Tour with Barbara Youngblood and other local families Explore Norwood’s cemetery and hear local stories of the area’s founding families from their descendants.
Local character, performer, and historian Ashley Boling shares the stories and characters of Telluride on this hour and fifteen minute walking tour. Hear the tales and see the sights. Learn the stories of some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank! $10 for Members $15 Non-Members Museum admission […]
September 26th 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage and bring to the Fireside Chat. Photographer Ingrid Lundahl : “Telluride: The Outlaw Spirit of a Colorado Town” Experience the outlaw spirit of Telluride in […]
The Telluride Historical Museum will partner with the Historic Architectural Review Commission to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride each month. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character. Ever wondered why the town looks the way it does or what historic preservation is and why it's so […]
Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
October 2nd, 5:30-6:30 Oliver House, Norwood CO In partnership with Wright's Mesa Historical Society Don Paulson “Abandoned Mining Sites, Stories from the Past” Join Don Paulson of the Ouray County Historical Society to discover secrets at abandoned mining sites. Learn how to carefully identify the past lives of these once bustling places.
October 3rd 5:30-6:30 Madeline Hotel and Residences: Living Room *Guests will be encouraged to visit M Lounge for a 15% discount during the event and can purchase food and beverage and bring to the Fireside Chat. Don Paulson “Abandoned Mining Sites, Stories from the Past” Join Don Paulson of the Ouray County Historical Society to […]
Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
This evening tour explores the iconic Lone Tree Cemetery in the ambiance and eeriness of lantern light. Perfect activity for Halloween season! Led by Telluride Historical Museum’s Director of Programs and Exhibits, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here. Meet for the tour […]
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 31st for Halloween on the Hill. The evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. where every house on N. Fir will have a Halloween Host passing […]
Get into the Holiday Spirit with the Telluride Historical Museum at Schmid Family Ranch. Crafts, sleigh rides, bonfire, and SANTA!
Craft Victorian inspired Valentines with the Museum.
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
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
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 […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
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. […]
Curious how people in the past approached the constant threat of illness and disease? Wonder what living in Telluride and the United States was like during the 1918 influenza epidemic? Join the Telluride Historical Museum at the Lone Tree Cemetery to learn these answers and more!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
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 of an old ore processing mill. The hike will begin at the Bear Creek trailhead and end at the bottom of the falls. You’ll learn […]
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings […]
Lamplight cemetery tours are back for October. Don't miss this spooky tour!
Our last day of operations for the summer season is Saturday October, 17. Our tentative re-opening date is December 2. If you would like to visit the Museum before then, […]
Lamplight cemetery tours are back for October. Don't miss this spooky tour!
Lamplight cemetery tours are back for October. Don't miss this spooky tour!
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
The Telluride Historical Museum has partnered with the Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC) to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride once a month throughout the summer. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Cemeteries can tell us a lot about our communities and Lone Tree Cemetery is no exception.
Join the Museum for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
The Telluride Historical Museum has partnered with the Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC) to offer complimentary tours of the historic Town of Telluride once a month throughout the summer. These walking tours will explore Telluride architecture and built environment highlighting which buildings have been preserved and how Telluride retains its charming character.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Cemeteries can tell us a lot about our communities and Lone Tree Cemetery is no exception.
Join the Museum for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
Hear the tales and see the sights on this lively tour about town. Join longtime local, performer, and community historian Ashley Boling as he recounts the people, events, and buildings that make Telluride unique.
