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Telluride Historical Museum

201 West Gregory Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435
970 728 3344
Ranked #4 of 30 attractions in Telluride
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Most recent review
- May 27, 2012
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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27 reviews 27 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

What a cool museum! Didn't know what to expect, but it's got a little of everything and Telluride history. Very well put together. More

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Montrose, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We try to come here every year. We have a great time every time we come down to visit. Thanks. More

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Arlington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

This is a small museum, but very interesting and there are even some interactive displays for children. Lots of information on early years of Telluride- the miners, etc. More

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Executive Director, Manager at Telluride Historical Museum, responded to this review
April 12, 2012

Thank you for visiting us! We appreciate your comments, and hope to see you again soon! More

Telluride, Colorado, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

The history of the Telluride region is so rich, and the Telluride Historical Museum does an unparalleled job of bringing that history to life in an interactive and engaging way. The museum is not to be missed. More

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Montreal, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Tells the story of Telluride's mining and ski history. Very interesting and well worth a visit. More

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Plano, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Not a huge museum but full of interesting displays. In an older house up a side street, away from the main street area, the walk up to it is a nice stroll More

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Telluride, Colorado
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30 reviews 30 reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

If you want to understand the mining history, you can't do any better than the Telluride Historical Museum. The trials of hard rock gold mining are amazing and will give you a much better appreciation of the amazing history of Telluride and the San Juan Mountains. More

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Tampa, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Telluride is full of history! You have to go & buy "The Tomboy Bride" book. Telluride comes to life here! The employees are very welcoming and friendly. More

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New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011

Tucked away a few blocks from the town center, this is a hidden gem that is worth spending an hour or so at. Amazing exhibits and neatly organized that inform you about virtually anything you may have ever wanted to know about the rich history of Telluride. There's even a Wii for doing an old western shootout too. :-) More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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93 reviews 93 reviews
126 helpful votes 126 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2011
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This was a thoroughly enjoyable little museum. The former hospital is more like a large house with rooms off of a central staircase (2 floors). Each room has a theme, such as crime (marshals, sheriffs, outlaws), mining, antiques, Ute native americans, antiques, life at the turn of the century, and so on. You can breeze through or read each and... More

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