Telluride Historical Museum

The Telluride Historical Museum in Colorado tells the story of Telluride and the surrounding San Juan Mountains, from its Indigenous roots and mining boom to the community that exists today. Housed in the town’s former hospital, built in 1896, the museum preserves one of Telluride’s oldest public buildings. Visitors can explore exhibits on mining, local geology, skiing and everyday life in the high-altitude mountain community. Historic photographs, artefacts and personal stories reveal how Telluride grew from a remote mining settlement into a celebrated mountain town, while the museum also highlights the region’s Indigenous and natural history.