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Featured Events

  • This is Colorado: In One Square Foot Exhibition

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  • The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story, and a Benefit for the Telluride Historical Museum

    Join us at the Sheridan Opera House for a special film screening and Q&A with the writers, director, and producers of “The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story.”

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  • This is Colorado: In One Square Foot Exhibition

    Join us to see the community art scene in action! Community members came together to answer the question;  “What does being a Coloradan mean to you?” Check out the exhibitions at Telluride Arts HQ and Telluride Properties on the Plaza in Mountain Village.

    Exhibition Dates: June 24 – August 1, 2026
    Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Progressive Opening Reception (open to the public) – June 24, 2026

    • 4:00–5:00 PM at Telluride Properties on the Plaza in Mountain Village
    • 5:00–6:00 PM at Telluride Arts Gallery HQ in Telluride

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  • Moments that Made US: San Miguel Stories-Exhibit Opening Reception

    Join us at the opening reception for our latest exhibit, Moments That Made US: San Miguel Stories 

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  • The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story, and a Benefit for the Telluride Historical Museum

    Join us at the Sheridan Opera House for a special screening and Q&A with the writers, director, and producers of “The Nugget: A Telluride Restoration Story.”

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  • Museum Closed for Spring Off-Season. Reopening in June!

    Thanks for a great Winter season! The Museum will be closed for the Spring off-season beginning Sunday, April 5. We’ll be back in June, refreshed with a new annual exhibit and ready for summer adventures – stay tuned!

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  • This is Colorado (In One Square Foot)

    As Colorado marks 150 years of statehood and the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Telluride Arts, with generous support from TMVOA, in partnership with the Telluride Museum, is launching a community-wide art project titled This Is Colorado (In One Square Foot), inviting residents and visitors alike to reflect on one simple prompt: What does being a Coloradoan mean to you? 

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Location

201 W. Gregory Ave.
P.O. Box 1597
Telluride, CO 81435
(at the top of North Fir Street) | Directions

Summer Hours

June 2nd - October 18th, 2025
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Last Admission at 4:30pm

Admission: $9 Adults
$6 Students/Seniors
5 and under Free
Saturdays is locals day, Free Admission for Locals!

Winter Hours

December 2nd, 2025 - April 4th, 2026
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Last Admission at 4:30pm
Closed Christmas & New Years Day.
Closing Early Christmas Eve & New Years Eve.

Admission: $9 Adults
$6 Students/Senior
5 and under Free
Saturdays is locals day, Free Admission for Locals!

Please call the Museum at (970) 728-3344 for any questions pertaining to your visit.

Telluride Historical Museum

201 W. Gregory Ave.
P.O. Box 1597
Telluride, CO 81435
(at the top of North Fir Street) | Directions

T: (970) 728-3344

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Hours

WINTER HOURS
December 2nd, 2025 - April 4th, 2026
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Last Admission at 4:30pm
Closed Christmas & New Years Day.
Closing Early Christmas Eve & New Years Eve.

SUMMER HOURS
June 2nd - October 18th, 2025
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Last Admission at 4:30pm
Saturdays are Locals Free Days (Free Admission for Locals!)

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