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    Ute Indian Museum

    4.8 (16 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Angela B.

    I love not only the museum but also, for months, have thought about the Ted talk shown in their auditorium when I visited last month. Recently I partook of their Shavano Valley petroglyph tour and was amazed by the tour guide, Kellie, as much or more than the well-preserved Indian panels. Will never forget the love of the Utes these experiences enhanced in me.

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    Oren P.

    This museum was recommended by the woman at the Fruita Visitors Center - and after going I see why. If you are in the Montrose area, this place is worth a stop - for at least an hour (maybe more). Be sure to watch the (1/2 hour) documentary film before walking thorough the inside exhibit room; it will put everything else you will see into context. There are some exhibits outside, as well. Be sure to walk inside a teepee - and pause for a moment. Admission is normally $6 but they offer a variety of discounts - so you might only have to pay $4.

    Brittney R.

    Lots of great history from artifacts, personal stories, videos and pictures. It'll take about an hour to go through the entire place. It's a great place to start and get the background of the ancestral people from the area. There are restrooms, picnic area and a gift shop.

    James M.

    This is a modern, clean and fairly small museum. Will take you about an hour to work your way through it. Prices are about $6 for adults but they do have a senior discount.

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    Alex L.

    Amazing place! The UTE museum is a definite must stop if you're in Montrose. It's just $6 admission to experience a rich cultural adventure into the life and history of the UTE tribes. There is some great Colorado history as well.

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    Such a great source of information on theUte people's, worth a stop, it took us about 1.5 hours. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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    Very well done museum for a small town. We really enjoyed our visit, and the kids had a blast.

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    Telluride Historical Museum - The room where the surgical area existed on the second floor.

    Telluride Historical Museum

    4.3(9 reviews)
    34.4 mi

    Interesting displays, including audio features and a rotating special exhibit; broad range of…read morecultural, environmental, and economic stages touched on in a short time; and a very reasonable admission fee. If you can visit on a walking tour day, it's well worth the time (1.5 hours), and you are able to go inside some of the most historic buildings, like the opera house, and the "New" Sheridan Hotel and connected bar. Ours was by Ashley, and he was engaging, friendly, fielded every question with aplomb. It may be hard to engage small, active children but older kids and adults will find plenty of interest.

    I'm glad my friends who visit Telluride each year recommended I stop in this museum. It was the…read moreinitial hospital during the mining days, which was later converted into a museum. It had so many interesting displays and pieces of history, from the Native American Indians times, through the boom-and-bust mining days, to the present-day ski resort revitalization of this charming town. The exhibits are strategically placed to allow you to experience how the area evolved. It is easy to walk around, taking your time examining specific items that are of interest to you. The small gift shop is charming and has a number of books and periodicals of the town's history that may be difficult to find elsewhere. For a nominal entrance fee, you can easily spend an enjoyable hour or two learning the history of this great town. There is also a museum donation canister at the entrance way, which I gladly deposited additional money in as I finished my tour as it was definitely worth it!

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    Telluride Historical Museum - Outside Front

    Outside Front

    Telluride Historical Museum - A replica of the Tomboy Bride Cabin

    A replica of the Tomboy Bride Cabin

    Telluride Historical Museum - Some of the photos and other historical items within the museum.

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    Some of the photos and other historical items within the museum.

    Ouray Alchemist - Just a few of the amazing pieces he has transported and resurrected....

    Ouray Alchemist

    4.8(16 reviews)
    30.5 mi

    Hours listed are not accurate. We drove to check out this museum buy to find it closed despite it…read moreshowing open on Yelp. Business is closed unless you pay a $20/person fee for a tour.

    Bottom Line: A unique and quirky museum featuring a carefully curated collection of pharmacy…read morememorabilia and artifacts. I love American history, Americana, weird history and local museums so I was eager to check out the Ouray Alchemist. The Ouray Alchemist is a small museum that only offers private tours and storytelling about Wild West pharmacies. To visit the museum you must call or email ahead to schedule your visit. The admission fee is $12. The tour duration can range from an hour or more but if you have limited time you can let the museum know. Curt, the owner and a retired pharmacist, has spent his lifetime collecting, and restoring where appropriate and necessary, artifacts related to pharmacies in the 1800s Wild West and particularly Colorado. His collection is incredible! My jaw dropped multiple times. I was impressed with the entrance to the museum which is from an c. 1888 Aspen drugstore but I was also impressed with the volume of artifacts and the many antique mercantile displays. Two things that really caught my eye were two sets of antique drawers for selling spools of thread and two soda fountains. The one soda fountain in particular was incredible . . . it had been fully restored to working condition. The marble and chrome (presumably) front of the soda fountain was like a work of art. As a lover of history and museums I really enjoyed this visit as did my husband. But for those who aren't into guided tours or lengthy museum visits, this might not be the best choice in Ouray. Also, I wouldn't recommend it for kids because its almost like a lengthy show-and-tell but don't touch type of experience. The museum also has a small gift shop and they sell products for high altitude adjustment.

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    Ouray Alchemist - The front part of the Ouray Alchemist and the entrance into the museum which is from a drugstore in Aspen, CO.

    The front part of the Ouray Alchemist and the entrance into the museum which is from a drugstore in Aspen, CO.

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    Ouray Alchemist - Antique fully restored gorgeous soda fountain! Marble fronts.

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    Antique fully restored gorgeous soda fountain! Marble fronts.

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