Historical Walking 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.
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.
Explore Placerville mining ruins and hear poetic perspectives of local geology and our historic mining communities from local writer, performer, and poet Kierstin Bridger and museum staff. The access to the trailhead is […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy fall colors and learn more about a beloved Telluride hike! Ted Wilson will be leading our final 2021 Hike into History into Keystone Gorge to explore the history of the Keystone Placer Mine and its important place in Telluride history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This evening tour explores the iconic Lone Tree Cemetery in the ambiance and eeriness of lantern light. Perfect activity for Halloween season! This tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that 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! This tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that 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! This tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked, and were buried here.
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!
We will be re-opening the Museum for the winter season on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
Join the Telluride Historical Museum for a special event celebrating Schmid Ranch. Established in 1882, this 900-acre Wilson Mesa property is one of the last surviving multi-generation working ranches on the Western Slope. Marvin Schmid & Kayla Schmid Brack will be sharing stories, video, and answering questions about their historic family homestead on Wilson Mesa and the process of preserving this important piece of Colorado agricultural history.
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 […]
Museum Hours are 11AM-5PM, Monday-Saturday, with extended hours- til 7PM - on Thursdays.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for our community reception of our latest exhibit, The Long Run: 50 Years of the Telluride Ski Area.
The Museum will be closed on Monday, June 13th for all-day staff training. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 14th at 11AM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
A favorite activity for the young explorers of Telluride, our Sluicing Station in the east courtyard of the museum will reopen on June 15th! This hands-on way of exploring the […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashley Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Come celebrate the 4th of July with the Museum! After two long years, our annual root beer float fundraiser is back. Come up the hill to the Museum after the […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashley Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashley Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
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.
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!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashley Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashley Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
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 […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashley Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashley Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashley Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Hop on your bikes and head on over to the Telluride Historical Museum for an evening of fun challenges, costumes, and beer! Beginning at the museum, we'll bike our way […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
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 […]
FREE admission to the Telluride Historical Museum! In honor of local citizen Senior Mahoney, the Telluride Historical Museum will offer free admission on August 13th. Bill "Senior" Mahoney was a […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
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 […]
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 us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
On Thursday, August 25th the Telluride Historical Museum will be closing at 3pm due to a private event. Please come back and visit the museum during our regular hours on […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
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 […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
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 […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Part of our Fireside Chat Series: Johnnie Stevens: Telluride Ski Area Expert Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 6pm | Madeline Hotel’s Living Room | FREE Hired in 1972 as the […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
Part of our Fireside Chat Series: Robert Savath & Annie Varielle-Savath: Telluride Ski School & 1970s Telluride Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 6:00 pm | Madeline Hotel’s Living Room* | […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]
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 […]
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the history of Telluride with local storyteller Ashely Boling! Learn more about the people, the history, and the architecture that make Telluride so […]