Celebrate 50 years of Telluride Chamber Music with the New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet at the Telluride Historical Museum!
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!
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!
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!
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!
"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.
Our last day of the winter season will be Saturday, April 1st. We will be closing at 5pm. This is your last chance to check our The Long Run: 50 Years of the Telluride Ski Area exhibit. Come out and enjoy the museum before we close for off season!
Come join us to check out our newest exhibit and learn more about the history of the Telluride Ski Resort! Reception will be at 5:30. More information to come.
Join us for our Telluride Winter Walking Tour Series! Departing from the Telluride Historical Museum at 1PM, come along on a leisurely stroll to hear the tales and see the sights on our tour about town. Join museum staff in your warm layers and snow boots as they recount the people and events that make […]
Join us for our Telluride Winter Walking Tour Series! Departing from the Telluride Historical Museum at 1PM, come along on a leisurely stroll to hear the tales and see the sights on our tour about town. Join museum staff in your warm layers and snow boots as they recount the people and events that make […]
We are re-opening for the winter season on Tuesday, December 6th! Come warm up from the chilly winter and learn about the history that makes Telluride so unique. We will open at 10am and we will remain open from 10am - 5pm on Tuesday - Saturday all winter long. Locals receive free admission every Saturday […]
Join us on Halloween night for trick-or-treating on the hill with your little ones, and a thrilling evening in our Haunted Hospital! Trick-or-Treating will take place on Fir Street from 5-7pm followed by our Haunted Hospital beginning at 7pm. You're in for a night of fright at the museum! The Haunted Hospital will be $10 […]
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 will meet at 9am at the Telluride Historical Museum. The hike will take approximately 4 hours and is a strenuous climb. Participants should bring water, […]
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 Monday – Saturday from 11am-5pm and Thursdays from 11am – 7pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon!
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 ski pioneer credited for helping turn Telluride into the successful and lively ski resort town that it is today. Learn more about his contribution in […]
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. The tours […]
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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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.
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 mining history of the town is sure to be a fun way to keep busy and cool off during our hot summer days. And best […]
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.
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 Telluride Ski Area on Thursday, June 9th at 5pm. Join us for a '70s-themed evening full of community, delicious appetizers, drinks, and most importantly - […]
Welcome to our Winter Walking Tour Series! Akin to our Summer Walking Tours, we will be offering Winter Walking Tours in the Town of Telluride during the remainder of our Winter Season! Please note that these tours are ONLY offered on Thursdays at 1pm, with dates of tour listed below. Please dress appropriately for winter […]
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.
We will be re-opening the Museum for the winter season on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
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!
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.
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, or reserve a private historic walking tour, please send an email at least 48 hours in advance to info@telluridemuseum.org. Private walking tours are $150 for […]
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 for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried here.
Join us for a unique look into Telluride history and the iconic people who lived, worked, and were buried 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 […]
Join us to celebrate the opening of our new annual exhibit. There will be finger food and drinks.
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
The Telluride Historical Museum will open for the summer on Monday, June 3rd. Our summer hours will be: *Open seven days a week* Sunday 1-5:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday open until 7:00 p.m. and FREE FOR LOCALS
The Telluride Historical Museum is currently closed while we build for our upcoming annual exhibit. Staff will be at the Museum working on other projects for the summer including some wonderful programming and insightful events. Stay tuned for those announcements. In the meantime... If you are in dire need of visiting the Museum you can […]
Halloween Night - Wednesday October 31st, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $10 Adults $5 students Bring your courage for a haunted journey through Telluride’s former hospital!
The Telluride Historical Museum has partnered with San Miguel County and the Telluride Institute to produce a celebration for Indigenous People's Day. This year's weekend is the biggest ever with a slew of events starting Friday. Here at the Museum, we'll be hosting two events on October 6th. 3:00 p.m. | Roundtable Discussion with Regina […]
Free Family Night at the Museum: Snow Sports in July Monday July 30th | 5:30pm| FREE at the Museum Join us for snacks and free admission to the museum! Experience hands-on stations for all ages focusing on snow sports and snow science. Take away crafts and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes.Fun for […]
What if snow stops falling? What can we do to combat climate change? Join us on June 19th as Dr. Adam Chambers, consultant/co-founder of the Pinhead Climate Institute, and Jeff Proteau, VP of Mountain Operation and Planning, Telluride Ski and Golf, discuss how climate change is impacting winter and snow sports in the Telluride region. Guests will […]
Learn more about the people and events that have made Telluride's history so fascinating.
The Telluride Historical Museum will be opening for the summer season on Monday, June 4th. Our summer hours will be: Mon-Sat., 11AM-5PM with extended hours on Thursday, until 7PM. Sundays, 1PM-5PM. We look forward to seeing you this summer.
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. Tour begins at the Museum. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Museum. Members $10 | Non-Members $15
Tuesday, 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.
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
Free Admission All Day! Root Beer Floats will be served at the Museum starting at 12:30 after the parade is over.
Discover the hidden history of the Valley Floor on this easy to moderate hike. The Telluride Valley Floor wasn't always the open space it is today. Evidence of the Valley 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 […]
Summer 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 first people to visit the Telluride Valley Floor and are the area’s longest continuous residents. Join us at the Museum as former Uintah and Ouray […]
Celebrate 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 […]
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 […]
Red 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 […]
Join 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 […]
On 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 […]
Explore the stomping grounds of the Tomboy Bride with one of Telluride's premiere experts in mining history. Rudy Davison, longtime resident and mining historian, will be leading this combination jeep and hiking trip up to Tomboy Mine. From the mine complex, the tour will embark on foot into the surrounding high country, searching for the […]
Join Alec Jacobson as he talks about his work documenting overfishing in Lake Victoria.
Come to the Museum after the Fourth of July Parade and celebrate with root beer floats and free admission!
Explore the ruins of this overlooked and hard-to-find gem.
Join collector Dirk dePagter for a guided tour of our 2016-2017 annual exhibit Treasure Maps: Cartography of the American Southwest.
A living history presentation featuring Chautauqua speaker Steve Lee, who will be telling the incredible story of Otto Mears
150 million years ago, Telluride was in the middle of the original Jurassic Park!
Dr. McHugh discusses our local fossil record and how it fits into global events and evolution and what makes our part of the story unique.
The 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!
Bring 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.
A 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 […]
At 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.
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!
See Telluride as you've never seen it before! Join local historian Rudy Davison for an enlightening trek up Bear Creek and beyond to the historic Nellie Mine. Hikers should be in good physical shape and prepared for several hours of hiking at a moderate pace. Food and water are recommended. The tour will depart from […]
In 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 […]
Stop by the Museum after the Fourth of July Parade and enjoy a rootbeer float and free admission!
Deep 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. […]
This 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 […]
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 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!
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!)
The Telluride Historical Museum will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2015 for New Year's Day. Happy holidays!
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!
The Museum closes during the off-season between October 14 and November 23. This allows us to take on some more ambitious projects that we would not be able to do while the Museum is open to the public. Look for some revamped displays and interpretation when we reopen in November. Please note that although the […]
Don’t miss this unique look at Telluride’s history and the iconic people that lived, worked, and were buried here. The tour will depart from the Museum and end at Lone Tree Cemetery. Tickets can be purchased over the phone, at the Museum or online at www.telluridemuseum.org/shop
Art from the Archives with Art Goodtimes The final program of five conversations on art, life and inspiration hosted by some of your favorite local artists. Each month one artist will pull something fabulous (maybe something you’ve never seen before!) from the Museum archives and open up a discussion of their choosing.
Don’t miss this unique look at Telluride’s history and the iconic people that lived, worked, and were buried here. The tour will depart from the Museum and end at Lone Tree Cemetery. Tickets can be purchased over the phone, at the Museum or online at www.telluridemuseum.org/shop
Don’t miss this unique look at Telluride’s history and the iconic people that lived, worked, and were buried here. The tour will depart from the Museum and end at Lone Tree Cemetery. Tickets can be purchased over the phone, at the Museum or online at www.telluridemuseum.org/shop
Join experts in the local history and native plants of Telluride for a historical nature hike during Telluride’s golden season. Meet at the Museum. The hike will follow the Jud Wiebe trail. Saturday, September 13 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ages 12+ $20 / $15 Museum Members
The tour on September 11 has been canceled. Please join us for next week's Lone Tree Cemetery Tour. Don’t miss this unique look at Telluride’s history and the iconic people that lived, worked, and were buried here. The tour will depart from the Museum and end at Lone Tree Cemetery.
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 […]
Don’t miss this unique look at Telluride’s history and the iconic people that lived, worked, and were buried here. The tour will depart from the Museum and end at Lone Tree Cemetery. Click here to purchase advance tickets
Join experts from the Telluride Historical Museum and Colorado State University Extension as they team up to lead a historical nature hike up Bridal Veil Falls. Click here to purchase tickets. Saturday, August 30 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ages 12+ Depart from the museum and carpool to the start of the hike at Pandora Mill. […]
Join long time local and storyteller Ashley Boling every Thursday through August 28 for this fun and lively tour about town! Learn more about the people, buildings, and events that make Telluride unique. Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum. $10 Museum Members / $15 non-members.
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 […]
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 […]
Join long time local and storyteller Ashley Boling every Thursday through August 28 for this fun and lively tour about town! Learn more about the people, buildings, and events that make Telluride unique. Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum. $10 Museum Members / $15 non-members.
This event has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience Art from the Archives: Presenting Artist Patrick Apoc Felsenthal #HISTORYBRO A look at Telluride's past through the digital eyes of the present from local graphic designer Patrick Apoc Felsenthal The third of five conversations on art, life and inspiration hosted by some of your favorite local […]
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 […]
Join long time local and storyteller Ashley Boling every Thursday through August 28 for this fun and lively tour about town! Learn more about the people, buildings, and events that make Telluride unique. Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum. $10 Museum Members / $15 non-members.
Join long time local and storyteller Ashley Boling every Thursday through August 28 for this fun and lively tour about town! Learn more about the people, buildings, and events that make Telluride unique. Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum. $10 Museum Members / $15 non-members.
