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Cortez Cultural Center

93 Reviews

#5 of 13 things to do in Cortez

Museums, History Museums

Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

25 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321-3212

Open today: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

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“Highlight of our trip”

After visiting Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, we were told... read more

Reviewed January 15, 2019

SarahTSears

Westminster, Colorado

“A little diamond in the rough👀”

You might miss this little gem of a cultural center if you blink while driving by. It doesn’t... read more

Reviewed September 9, 2018

Jeanna J

via mobile

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4.5 93 reviews

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Very good26%
Average11%
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Terrible1%

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“indian dance”(3 reviews)

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Cultural center that includes interpretive exhibits on Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi), local history, works by local artists, and a gift shop featuring items made by local and native artisans. Free Native American dance performances Monday through...more

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tommywommy2018

Las Cruces, New Mexico

124

Reviewed May 16, 2019

Pretty basic

Small place, featuring some original art work for sale and bits of information here and there. People eating (lunch?) not very attentive. We wandered aground a few minutes and left. Looked like a nice outside area for public occasions, done in sort of kiva style.

Date of experience: May 2019

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SarahTSears

Westminster, Colorado

542145

Reviewed January 15, 2019

Highlight of our trip

After visiting Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, we were told about an American Indian dance demonstration at this cultural center. We went to a lovely amphitheater and watched a couple demonstrate several different types of native dance. Fantastic! There is...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank SarahTSears

Wow! Thank you so much for the fabulous review! Come back and see us sometime!

Jeanna J

161

Reviewed September 9, 2018 via mobile

A little diamond in the rough👀

You might miss this little gem of a cultural center if you blink while driving by. It doesn’t scream MONEY, the way some cultural centers do. But when we found it, we were instantly greeted by authentic lovers of the local indigenous people, and items...More

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Jeanna J

Thank you so much for the kind words. We all love Aaron too and are so lucky he's part of our family. I hope you can come back sometime in the summer to catch the dances.

Biztraveler11

Los Angeles, California

11739

Reviewed August 28, 2018

Met a real live CodeTalker Navajo here! A national treasure!

We heard Sam Sandoval speak here about his experience as a World War II Navajo Codetalker. It was an unbelievable experience and we appreciate them setting up such events. He signed his book for us and spent time after the lecture. He is one of...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Biztraveler11

Thank you for taking the time out to write a review. I'm so glad you got the chance to see Sam. He's such an amazing man.

paulasM353DM

New York City, New York

265

Reviewed August 9, 2018 via mobile

A wonderful place to visit

Our family stopped here quite by accident and we were pleasantly surprised by the interesting information in the Center and lovely gift shop with jewelry and objects made by local Native American artists. Although the building is small there are thoughtful displays of artifacts and...More

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank paulasM353DM

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit.

Sandy O

Sauk City, Wisconsin, United States

24596

Reviewed August 7, 2018

Dancers were interactive

The museum inside the building is small, but I found a few interesting items. If you like art, the museum portion is mostly painting and sculpture related. The best part was the free Native American dancers at night. Each night a different local family explains...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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steve s

kennesaw

12631

Reviewed August 7, 2018

Historical view

Center has interesting tidbits of the weather. Very enjoyable traditional native American dance performance laced with history and culture. Don't miss this.

Date of experience: August 2018

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ColoradoTraveler707

Colorado

213

Reviewed August 2, 2018

Very Friendly Atmosphere

My friend from out of town came with me to visit the Cultural Center. The establishment is run by mainly volunteers. The elderly gal that helped us was very sweet and quick witted. We had a blast :) They also have daily indigenous dancers in...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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ttoo

Columbus, Ohio

232109

Reviewed July 23, 2018

Free show

Free show most nights in adjoining courtyard put on by local Native American dancers. The children were adorable and they pass the hat at the end for school fundraiser. Well worth an hour of your time.

Date of experience: June 2018

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aussiewanderers

Sydney, Australia

576869

Reviewed May 23, 2018

It's just a shop

Don't be fooled into spending time or effort trying to find it. It's just a shop selling Indian trinkets & other tourist souvenirs.More

Date of experience: May 2018

3 Thank aussiewanderers

I'm sorry you visited when we weren't hosting our free Native American Dance program, which we hold 6 nights a week from May 30 through September 1. Or our Music Off The Mesa festival on June 9, or the Tarnished Brass concert on August 4...More

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