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Telluride Historical Museum

201 West Gregory Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435
970 728 3344
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Ranked #6 of 23 attractions in Telluride
Type: History Museums
Most recent review
- 14 Mar 2013
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Greenville, North Carolina
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Went there during our trip to Telluride last summer (July 2012). It was very interesting to learn about how these mountain towns develop, survive, and then thrive. Hailing from the east coast (and flat land) I was amazed at the sheer scale of logistics required to get a community up and running in the Rocky Mountains and this museum shows... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

I loved reading about all of the town history. I couldn't believe that the building was the town hospital until the 1960s! The person at the desk was just so nice and full of knowledge. You should go!

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Telluride, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

The Ananasi Indian artifacts. The mining era history was interesting as well. Located in the old hospital building

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Fresno, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Liked looking at the old skis, about the local mining from years ago as well as the trains that ran through the region. $5 admission is well worth it if you are into some history of places like Telluride.

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TellurideMuseum, General Manager at Telluride Historical Museum, responded to this review
19 February 2013

Thank you for your review - we're happy you enjoyed the museum! See you again soon, Telluride Historical Museum More

Southeastern United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

This mountain top museum is set in the residential area of Telluride. We walked from our friends house a few blocks over to this wonderful museum. You feel as though you are entering someone 's private home where they have loved and cared for every detail of this special place. We took our time, roamed every room and outside in... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

For anyone wanting to learn more about the history of Telluride, this little museum is definitely worth a visit. Although a mining town with its share of saloons and brothels, Telluride had a population that was also interested in culture and society. The museum shows both sides with lots of interesting photographs and artifacts.

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Santa Monica, California
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

This is a good place to visit and it gives you a historic view of Telluride. It's small but the space has been well utilized. It covers many aspects of the town's history and the staff are very friendly. There is a $5 per person entry fee, but it is well worth it.

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Parker, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

The Telluride Historic Museum is located in an historic building up the hill from main street. I thought it was smaller, so didn't realize how much time I would spend. Nicely done, with a lot of mining history. Great spot to learn about how hard life was way back whennnnn.

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

We did a "walk around" tour that was sponsor through the museum and as part of the package it included admission to the museum itself. The "walk around" tour of the town was excellent and very informative. If you do the "walk around" tour do not miss taking advantage of going through the museum. My hats off to whomever put... More

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Cary, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

I think that having knowledge about the past history of where you're vacationing just makes your experience that much more special. I think the museum should be near the top of your itinerary.

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