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 […]
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
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
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
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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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
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 parade to enjoy this summertime classic. $5 per float. Also, the Museum will be open from 1-5PM (with free admission)! So bring your friends and […]
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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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 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.
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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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. $10 for Museum Members, $15 for Non-Members. Tours will meet at the Cemetery at 1:00 pm at 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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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
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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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
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
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 through history and odd-ball challenges to Telluride Brewing Company in Lawson Hill. Grab your teammate and let's get weird! *Fun fact: Tommyknockers are mischief-making […]
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
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. The tours […]
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 […]
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
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
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. $10 for Museum Members, $15 for Non-Members. Tours will meet at the Cemetery at 1:00 pm at the […]
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 along the route of the Ophir Loop section of the Rio Grande Southern. See the remains of the once thriving RGS Depot and railroad bridges […]
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
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!
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
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
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/ $10 for members$
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
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
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. $10 for Museum Members, $15 for Non-Members. Tours will meet at the Cemetery at 1:00 pm at 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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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
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. $10 for Museum Members, $15 for Non-Members. Tours will meet at the Cemetery at 1:00 pm at 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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
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 first director of the Telluride Ski Patrol, Johnnie Stevens worked his way up to Chief Operating Officer of Telski and was inducted in the Colorado […]
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
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. $10 for Museum Members, $15 for Non-Members. Tours will meet at the Cemetery at 1:00 pm at the […]
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, […]
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
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* | FREE Join us for a chat with the Savaths, a dynamic husband and wife duo, and involved longtime Telluride locals. A native of France, Annie […]
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
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. $10 for Museum Members, $15 for Non-Members. Tours will meet at the Cemetery at 1:00 pm at 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 special. Tours start at 1pm and meet at the Telluride Historical Museum $15 for non-members/ $10 for members
Part of our Fireside Chat Series: Rudy Davison: Fact-Finding Tour to Zermatt Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | 6:00 pm | Madeline Hotel’s Living Room* FREE and open to all In 1979, 25 Telluride locals took a fact-finding trip to the Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt. Looking for inspiration and ideas to forge the community’s future […]
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
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
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
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 staff, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here. Meet for the tour at the maintenance shed […]
Our last day of the summer season will be Saturday, October 15th. We will be closing at 5pm. Come out and enjoy the museum before we close for off season!
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 staff, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here. Meet for the tour at the maintenance shed […]
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 staff, this tour tells Telluride’s history through the stories of the rugged people that lived, worked and were buried here. Meet for the tour at the maintenance shed […]
Join us for a spooky Story Walk along the river trail put on by the Wilkinson Public Library.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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!
"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.
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!
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!
Explore the lesser known trails around Woods Lake with seasoned guides Connie Colter and Dalen Stevens who will lead a tour packed with information on wildflowers, edible plants, and much more. This is a moderate hike of 3.5 miles. Carpooling is encouraged, and the tour will depart from the Down Valley Park at 9am. Bring […]
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!
Free Museum Admission in honor of Senior Mahoney. If you’ve never heard the name Bill "Senior" Mahoney, you have certainly still felt the impact of his work and life in Telluride. The ski runs you speed down and much of the community you live in were created or molded thanks to the drive and vision of this Telluride legend.
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!
The Museum will be closing early to the general public at 2:30pm on Friday, August 18. Please plan your visit accordingly for this day. The Telluride Reserve will be hosting "History of Sparking Vintages" in our Weatherford Gallery from 3:30 - 5pm.
Sheep Mountain guides will lead this hike as part of a celebration of the organization’s 35th anniversary, and will give attendees insight on their environmental advocacy while exploring the lower eastern portion of the Sneffels Highline. Ruthie Boyd, Sheep Mountain Alliance Program Coordinator, stated “we will be pointing out public lands on the route that […]
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!
Support the Telluride Historical Museum for a night of festival-themed food and fun at the Town Park stage on August 24th, at 5:30pm. This annual fundraiser will celebrate the unique history of 50 years of Telluride festivals while supporting the museum. Tickets include beverages and dinner in a unique venue.
Join us on Sunday, August 27th at the Michael D. Palm Theatre as renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns returns. Documentary TBA - stay tuned! The evening will feature the screening, post-film Q&A with the filmmakers, and a book signing.
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!
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. 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!
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. Learn about some of Telluride’s most notable citizens and famous stories and see where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank!
Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6:00 pm Madeline Hotel’s Great Room Free & open to all! Join us for a chat with museum board member, independent guide, and author, Fred Blackburn. A Telluride native, Fred’s research into new archival sources uncovered never before seen photographs and journals. These treasures showcase the impressive engineering involved in powering […]
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!
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.
Jeep and hike on September 23rd with THM Board Member and mining historian, Rudy Davison. Davison will lead a jeep convoy to explore the Corkscrew Gulch Turntable, a narrow gauge railroad remnant near the ghost town of Ironton.
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!
In celebration of thirty years of environmental advocacy, join Sheep Mountain Alliance staff and board members for this free chat at the Madeline Hotel in Mountain Village. Discover the origins of their grassroots organization and learn more about the challenging and crucial work that goes into protecting our local landscapes. Free & open to all!
