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Telluride Historical Museum — Telluride, Colorado

Telluride Historical Museum in Telluride: best for ages 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $9 adult; $6 students/seniors; 5 and under free.

Address201 W Gregory Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
HoursSeasonal. Winter (most recent published season Dec 2, 2025–Apr 4, 2026): Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, last admission 4:30pm, closed Sun/Mon, Christmas and New Year's Day. Summer (Jun 2–Oct 18, 2025): Mon–Sat 10am–5pm. CLOSED in shoulder seasons between seasons (e.g., fall off-season closure from mid/late Oct until early Dec); 2026–27 winter dates had not been posted on the museum site as of 2026-11-05 — confirm before visiting.
Prices$9 adult; $6 students/seniors; 5 and under free
Price notesPer museum official site (2025 seasons listing). Saturdays are Locals Free Days (free admission for locals). July 4 free-admission day also listed by the museum. Library benefit: Wilkinson Public Library lends a Telluride Historical Museum Pass (see report.md). Museums for All: NOT found in the Museums for All directory or on the museum site as of 2026-11-05 — no EBT rate confirmed; do not assume one. Walking tours Tue/Thu 1pm in summer/fall, $15/person including admission, are a separate paid program.
Age notesBest for school-age and up; children 5 and under are free per museum site. Ten themed rooms in the 1896 hospital building.
BookingGeneral admission is walk-up; historic walking tours need no advance reservation per museum site (arrive by 12:45pm). Private tours require advance booking.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
AccessibilityNo accessibility statement was confirmed on the museum official site as of 2026-11-05; historic 1896 building — call (970) 728-3344 to confirm step-free access. Not recorded as wheelchair/stroller accessible without an official source.
ParkingNo dedicated lot listed on official site; street parking in Telluride near W Gregory Ave. Not confirmed — see report.md gaps.
Hours in detailLast admission 4:30 p.m. in both published seasons. Summer (most recent posted: June 2-October 18, 2025): Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Winter (most recent posted: December 2, 2025-April 4, 2026): Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day, closing early Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (museum's own site, re-read this pass).
Tickets & bookingGeneral admission is walk-up; no tickets are sold in advance on the museum site.
Seasonal notesRE-CHECKED this pass: the museum site still posts only the 2025 summer and 2025-26 winter seasons - 2026-27 winter dates have NOT been posted. The museum closes in the shoulder seasons between them. Call (970) 728-3344 before visiting in fall/spring.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.