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Creede Underground Mining Museum
Paying tribute to the region's rich mining history, this underground museum features authentic mining equipment, a mineral specimen collection and a gift shop.
Address: Forest Service Road 503 #9 Creede CO USA 81130
 Send an Email  1 719 658-0811
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Situated in downtown Montrose, this community museum showcases early pioneer life and the history of the region. Collections include farming equipment, railroad memorabilia, American Indian artifacts and much more. The museum is housed in the former Montrose train depot, just a few blocks west of the intersection of Main and Townsend.
Address: 21 N. Rio Grande Ave. Montrose CO USA 81401
1 970 249-2085
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Located downtown, this museum chronicles the history of the Pagosa Springs area. Displays include an extensive collection of photographs, publications, depictions of a blacksmith shop, general store, country schoolroom and more. The site is open from Memorial Day through to Labor Day.
Address: 1st and Pagosa Street Pagosa Springs CO USA 81147
1 970 264-4424
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Open year-round, this museum commemorates the history of the Ute American Indians. Situated on the original homestead of Ute Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta, the museum features gallery space, a store, instructional spaces and the Montrose Visitor Information Center. Visitors can learn more about Ute culture by exploring permanent and temporary exhibits or through a variety of workshops and programs.
Address: 17253 Chipeta Drive Montrose CO USA 81401
1 970 249-3098
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Located in the historic Finley Block in downtown Lake City, this musuem boasts mining displays and historical re-creations of businesses and household scenarios of by-gone eras.
Address: 130 N. Silver St. Lake City CO USA 81235
1 970 944-2050
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Operated by the Museum of Western Colorado, Dinosaur Journey Museum features a variety of exhibits, a working paleontology lab and full-scale dinosaur skeletons. The museum also offers dinosaur dig programs.
Address: 550 Jurassic Court Fruita CO USA
1 970 858-7282
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Housed in one of the oldest structures in Crested Butte, this community museum showcases the history, culture and lifestyle of the region. Exhibits include regional memorabilia such as an original ski gondola, photo displays, a model railroad and a mining diorama. The museum is also home to the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame, which features the history of the sport through bike displays, photographs and memorabilia.
Address: 331 Elk Avenue Crested Butte CO USA 81224
1 970 349-1880
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Offering a series of interactive and educational programs and exhibits, this unique organization caters to children from newborn to aged ten. The mobile museum offers a variety of hands-on workshops and activities for children and their families in various locations around the town of Montrose.
Address: . Montrose CO USA 81401
Send an Email 1 970 240-0862
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Explore mining history, military collections and local history displays at the Museum of Western Colorado. One of the museums feature exhibits focuses on Alfred Packer, the Colorado cannibal, and the documents revolving around the massacre. Also included in the museum is the Sterling T. Smith Education Tower, which boasts a weather station, information on the city's history and a panoramic view of the area. Visitors can tour the museum daily.
Address: 462 Ute Ave. Grand Junction CO USA 81501
Send an Email (2) 1 970 242-0971
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Costumed interpreters introduce visitors to the early 1800s at this living history museum. Established in the late 1820s, this fort is open from April through October, Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm.
Address: 205 Gunnison River Dr. Delta CO USA 81416
1 970 874-8349
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Located centrally, this center provides a wide range of cultural events and programs focused on preserving the Native, pioneering and artistic heritage of the region. Additional features include a gift shop, an art gallery showcasing local talent and a museum. Visitors can register for art classes and can take in numerous Native cultural performances and guest speakers.
Address: 25 North Market Cortez CO USA 81321
Send an Email 1 970 565-1151
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Housed in the origninal San Juan County jail, this museum pays homage to the regions' colorful history. The collections include vintage railroad passes, mining equipment, Derringer handguns and mineral samples. The museum has also maintained the original jail cells for viewing and also has on display a turn-of-the century kitchen, a school-room and a telephone switchboard.
Address: . Silverton CO USA 81433
Send an Email (1) 1 970 387-5609
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Features of this historical musuem include ranching, mining and railroad exhibits, photographic displays and a large collection of local artifacts. A research library is also featured in this musuem, which boasts three floors of exhibition areas. This downtown attraction is located in the former miner's hospital on
sixth avenue.
Address: 420 6th Ave. Ouray CO USA 81427
Send an Email 1 970 325-4576
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The Children's Museum of Durango features hands-on exhibits and educational displays aimed at enlightening young minds. A variety of special programs and classes are also offered.
Address: 802 E 2nd Ave Durango CO USA 81301
1 970 259-9234
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Creede Historical Museum
Collections at this museum include a large photo collection, a horse-drawn hearse, early fire-fighting equipment, assorted memorabilia and artifacts. Situated in the former downtown train depot, this museum commemorates the region's colorful heritage. Library archives are also available for public viewing.
Address: Main Street Creede CO USA 81130
1 719 658-2303
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Grand Motorcar & Piano Collection
The Grand Motorcar & Piano Collection in Durango features a variety of antique automobiles and pianos that are available for public viewing.
Address: 586 Animas View Dr. Durango CO USA
1 970 247-1250
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The Animas Musuem, operated by the La Plata County Historical Society, chronicles Durango's past through documents, artifacts and rotating exhibits. Past displays have included archaeological exhibits, railway history collections, 19th-century photography installations and more.
Address: 3065 W 2nd Ave Durango CO USA 81301
1 970 259-2402
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