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17 Aug Telluride Museum: “An Evening with Ken Burns”
“(Ken) Burns is not only the greatest documentarian of the day, but also the most influential filmmaker period. That includes feature filmmakers like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. I say that because Burns not only turned millions of persons onto history with his films, he...
02 Jun June at the Telluride Museum
June is busting out all over at the Telluride Historical Museum, as follows: FREE Swing Dance Lessons! Tuesday June 3, 6-7:30pm at the Sheridan Opera House Join locals Laura and Lance Colbert for two FREE laid back beginner swing dance classes. Pick up some new...
30 Apr Telluride Museum: May Events
In the run up to Telluride’s jam-packed summer season, • Family Field Day Trip – Museum of the Mountain West Saturday, May 17 9:00am – 3:30pm $10/$5 for kids 6-15 Bring the kids for this exciting glimpse into 19th century...
08 Apr April at the Telluride Museum: Ute Museum
Family Field Trip to Ute Indian Museum in Montrose Saturday, April 26, 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Gather the family for a day at the Ute Museum in Montrose, enjoy a guided tour and dig into Ute history with hands-on activities. We will leave the Telluride Museum...
03 Feb Telluride Museum: February at a Glance
One down. Eleven to go. And the Telluride Historical Museum keeps up the pace this month. See below for what is happening in February. Victorian Valentines: Tuesday, February 11, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Come with a song in your heart, learn the history of the Victorian...
22 Jan Telluride Museum: Saloon Nite, 1/30/2014
Support the Telluride Historical Museum’s education programs at Saloon Night at the Bean Bar, January 30, 7-10 p.m. Museum History: The Telluride Historical Museum played a significant role in town from Telluride’s early years. Built in 1896 to serve as the community’s hospital, the Museum’s iconic building sits...
30 Sep Telluride Museum: Haunted History in October
Halloween, that fun-filled ghoulish holiday, is fast approaching. To celebrate the occasion, the Telluride Historical Museum has several tricks (and treats) up its sleeve. Join in the fun throughout October: Haunted History is a series of spooky events that take place on Thursday and weekends....
21 Sep Telluride Museum: Shaft Mining Exhibit Opens
Thursday event features special guest Billy “Senior” Mahoney In 2011, the Telluride Historical Museum opened “Hard Rocks, Rough Lives,” an interactive outdoor exhibit exploring mining history in the San Juans. That same year, Billy “Senior” Mahoney was designated “Outstanding Citizen of the Year” by the...