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!
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!
In 1994, Steve Gumble founded SBG Productions, a music-based special events company in Telluride. Under Gumble's leadership, SBG Productions created their flagship festival - the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, as well as producing the Telluride Jazz Festival and the Durango Blues Train. Hear Gumble’s behind-the-scenes stories and experiences from operating festivals in Telluride at […]
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!
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.
The museum will be closed to the public until the first week of December. Depending on the status of our museum and staff availability guests can call two weeks in advance to request a private admission opening.
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.
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.
Our doors will open December 5, 2023 for the first day of our Winter/Spring 2023-2024 Season! Our normal hours will be Tuesday - Saturday (Closed Sundays and Mondays), 10am - 5pm (last admission at 4:30pm). Come see our annual exhibit: "Festival Capital of the Rockies: 50 Years of Festivals in Telluride," on view until April […]
The Telluride Historical Museum will be accepting pre-sale orders for bundles of daffodils February 19 through March 10, 2024.
Daffodil Days is an annual fundraiser benefitting both the Telluride Historical Museum and American Cancer Society. Live daffodil sales will take place March 11-15, 2024.
The Telluride Historical Museum will be closed during the Spring Off-Season from Sunday, April 7 until Sunday, June 2. We look forward to seeing you in the summer with a new annual exhibit on display!
Summer hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm with last admission at 4:30pm.
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
“You Are Here: Opportunity, Exploration, and Endurance in the San Juan Mountains” will open to the public with a free opening reception on June 6th, 2024 at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome to come celebrate the new exhibit.
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
Come celebrate the 4th of July with the Museum with our annual root beer float fundraiser. Come up the hill to the Museum after the parade to enjoy this summertime classic. $5 per float. ONLY UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST! Also, the Museum will be open from 1-5PM (with free admission)! So bring your friends and family […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
Hike into History: Basic Wilderness Response with Kevin Dunkak of CPRWorld Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9am Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum Join the Telluride Museum and Kevin Dunkak of CPRWorld for a combination of history and basic wilderness response. Start at the town’s historic hospital (now museum) and consider what life was like 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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
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. Walking Tours start at the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm during the summer and fall seasons. Advance reservations are not required. Tour […]
Cruise into History: Historic Ophir Town with John Wontrobski, Town Manager of Ophir Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9am Meet at the Telluride Historical Museum at 9am or the Ophir Town Hall at 9:20am PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Join the Telluride Museum and John Wontrobski, Town Manager of Ophir, for a drive and walk through Ophir history. […]
