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Animas Museum
970-259-2402

Owned and operated by the La Plata County Historical Society

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Description

The Animas Museum is owned and operated by the La Plata County Historical Society, whose directors and staff have transformed the 1904 Animas City School building into a charming local history museum.

The Mission of the La Plata County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history and culture of the San Juan Basin with a focus on La Plata County, Colorado.

The Museum offers a variety of exhibits and programs for all ages, and is also home to our research library and photo archives.

Please visit our GIFT SHOP featuring authentic artwork by local artisans and new, used & out-of-print publications.

Be sure to watch the video for currently completed and future projects!

Business Hours

Summer Hours (May - October):
Monday Thru Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Winter Hours (November - April):
Tuesday Thru Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

Products

The gift shop features a wide variety of merchandise from Navajo Rugs and Puebloan pottery to rare books

Awards and Recognitions

2008 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation

Opportunities

To learn more about how you can become a volunteer call the Animas Museum at 259-2402

Specializing in

Research found at http://animasmuseum.org/Research.html

Service Area

San Juan Basin with an emphasis on La Plata County

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Animas Museum. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.

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Dec 01, 2009

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5/5 Rating

A lively link to the past at the Animas Museum

Jill Seyfarth: What a gem of a museum. Saddles, dolls, Ute beadwork and Navajo weavings, they have it all. I like the historic photographs of old Durango and the train. The beautifully restored stone school house an… (read all)

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5/5 Rating

A very curious place for sure

green man: You never know what to expect when you walk into any small town museum except it may be stuffy and boring. NOT SO with the Animas Museum tucked away in the quaint neighborhood that used to be known a… (read all)

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4/5 Rating

Bring Your Curiosity

Mail-In Review: Every town (even Gila Bend) has a little museum, but our is stuffed with a rich history, our history. If you trapse in and out of the stores and restaurants on main ave without thinking about the peo… (read all)

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