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Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum

 
Elevation of the new Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum open in June 2011
 

Celebrate the living history of Colorado's longest continuous residents with multi-sensory exhibitions, professionally maintained collections, and educational programs. This iconic 52,000-square-foot facility features permanent and temporary galleries; conservation and storage wing for collections of priceless artifacts; and comprehensive Ute archives and oral histories, classrooms, library, grand assembly hall, storytelling room, and outdoor activity areas. Located on eight-acre campus above the Los Pinos River in Ignacio, Colorado. 

Seasons Open: Year-round

Hours Open: TBA

Fees: TBA

 ADA Accessibility Notes

ADA accessible

 Eco-Friendly Notes

Many sustainable features, including green roof planted with native species, medicinal gardens, and landscaping that integrates plant species from the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.

For More Information, Contact:

Lynn Brittner

succm@southern-ute.nsn.us
southernutemuseum.org
P.O. Box 737, 77 County Road 517, Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-9583 · fax (970) 563-4641
 

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Latitude: 37.133373900
Longitude: -107.633271200
Elevation: 6522 FT (1988 M)
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