Beautiful and beautifully, displayed artifacts and historical information. The people are great and…read morehelpful. The site is beautiful, up on the hill, with the Escalante Pueblo on the very top. It has a large Kiva and rooms, well preserved. The interpretive signs on the walk up are great, about the local flora and how it was harvested and used. We were all adults visiting so for us it was awesome. Learned so much again about these amazing people and their culture and craftsmanship.

This place does not accept cash. The notes that are legal tender for ALL debts, public and private…read moreare not accepted at a national monument. I drove out of my way to come see this place and they don't accept American dollars. Guess they don't want my money. I just feel that I should be able to pay with cash at a national monument.

So gorgeous! We absolutely had the best time ever! On the train last year to Silverton can't wait…read moreto ride again!!!

The museum was absolutely amazing! But our favorite thing was riding the Durango Silverton train…read moreJessie our hostess in the red mountain car was the best! She made our son's fifth birthday super special! We will definitely be coming back!

Went here twice in the early weeks of June 2026, while I was visiting Durango with my family. This…read moreplace was great! STEM to the max! I have a 4 and 1 year old. They both enjoyed it a lot. And my wife and I also enjoyed solving the equations. Good size outside area. They do have a separate area for tiny babies. They have a good size front area too. They are right next to the river. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this place for anybody who has kids. It does get busy. Thank you!

We got there late so only had a hour to spend there but you could easily spend 3 hours there! My 4…read moreyear old daughter loved it!! So many toys/books and interactive activities there!

If you have kids that love dinosaurs, if you've ever seen Jurassic Park, if you just need to kill…read moresome time, the Dinosaur Museum is for you. There's a lot of information and displays packed into a relatively small museum. Actual bones, fossils, models of different species, displays about paleontology, graphics and history of the impact of dinosaurs on the entertainment industry means there's something for everyone. Perfect for the whole family and worth the price of admission! Free parking in the lot. Also, a great gift shop (always a plus.) Highly recommended.

Jason made this visit so special for our three year old. And for us adults obvi! He was so…read moreknowledgeable and learning from him was amazing! He is one of a kind! Thank you Jason for making our visit unforgettable! Hope to see you next year!

My son and I were in Durango to ride the train but the wildfire forced cancelation of our ride .We…read moredecided to enjoy our day visiting as much of the town as we could. We went to the Animas Museum and had a great visit. We actually messed up and came in the back door, It is an old school house and has desks of the era, many great old photos of the town . Turns out that Animas was the towns original name. My favorite Was a list of the teachers jobs such as starting the fire. The list of punishments for various kid misdeeds is priceless, lashes were applied liberally. A very nice young man named Pablo showed us around as well as a wonderful little lady who was very helpful with the history of the building. Make sure to go it is only a five dollar donation. Make sure to check out the original old cabin Were here on June 20th 2018 Scott a Miller

We stopped by for the chuck wagon breakfast in early October and took some time to enjoy the…read moremuseum. What a great old piece of architecture, and a real asset to the community.

Not sure where we read about this place but after we toured the nearby Aztec National Monument we…read morestopped in downtown Aztec for this quirky museum. It is now $5 but well worth it. The volunteer manning the front desk was beyond helpful and got us oriented for our self guided tour. The displays in the main building are a real hodgepodge of artifacts. We wondered how many of the Native American items were looted and should be returned to their rightful owners. Nonetheless it was an interesting collection. We then entered the annex and were taken aback by the cyclorama - never seen anything like it. Afterward we wandered the small village of original and reconstructed village buildings. Very impressive. The amount of work it took to move, gather and in some cases rebuild these structures is hard to imagine. They obviously have some very dedicated volunteers and donors. Surprisingly worth the time to visit this slice of Americana.

Great local history museum. They have an indoor portion and then an entire campus with buildings…read more The Director was very helpful in assisting us when we came with someone in a wheelchair; she opened the back gate and brought out the ramp for the basement. A lot of the historic structures limit wheelchair accessibility, but she was happy to help with what she could. If you have a limited mobility visitor with you, I suggest calling ahead so make sure the staff working that day know how to accommodate you. We spent about an hour and a half here total.

Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 3/5 Service, 5/5 Experience…read more To note: This is a review of a wildlife museum of the animals of Colorado/Rockies. If you are on a visit to the Rockies area, this is a great stop to check out and get familiar with all of the different animals and their habituate. When I first went through I was surprised by how well the animals were displayed! What a great way to learn about the animals of the area before your families adventure into the rockies! There is a national park ranger on duty there and to answer questions. This is an ideal place for kids to help them understand the balance of nature and learn. Out front are some of the biggest trout in a small trout pond where the little ones can check out! There is a fish food feed meter that distributes fish food. Bring your quarters, the kids love this, to be able to feed the fish. Even the little kid inside you will love it as well! Right next door is the Durango State Trout Hatchery and Rearing Unit where you can really check out trout! Long rows of different sized and aged trout. What a fun museum! This is a must stop for a family adventure!

The museum is really cool and for residents or visitors to Colorado well worth a visit. It is…read morestaffed by volunteers and ours was very knowledgeable. The building is not air conditioned so be forewarned as we visitedon a warm day. We also went to the hatchery and that was fun too.

Beautiful facility with great and welcoming staff! We were…read moredelightfully surprised once we entered. Originally just intending to get some maps and general information, we found it ourselves engrossed in the museum and history! The staff at the front desk were very helpful with our questions about the area. It's got a beautiful out back deck with a lovely river walk access! Stop in!

Free museum! Perfect stop to stretch out your legs if driving through or visiting Farmington New…read moreMexico! Charming little museum, snapshot of local history, petroliana exhibit is wonderful, river views from the courtyard, and great little gift shop, and traveling exhibits. Also travel info and local attractions. Friendly helpful staff. I loved finding this place and strolling around for an hour. Perfect family stop for the kids or to take a relaxing walk.