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The Crested Butte Museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year as well as partner events with other local organizations. We offer historic walking tours, live and online educational programs for adults and children, historic pub-crawls, and yearly fundraising events.
Featured Events
Historic Pub Crawl
February 26th
6pm – 8pm
Locations & Speakers TBA
Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour lasts about 2 hours and includes a drink at each location, and stories and history from local historians at each location. Commemorative pub mugs are available for purchase with your ticket. Space is limited, and our crawls are only offered a few times a year, so make sure to get tickets before it sells out.
Elk Ave Walking Tours
Wednesdays in March
2pm – 3:30pm
$20 Museum Members
$25 Non-Members
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community.
Click the button below to join one of the regularly scheduled tours, or send us an email at [email protected] to schedule a private walking tour that works best for your group ($75 minimum for private tours).
March Trivia Tuesdays
Tuesdays in March
5:30pm-7pm
$20 per Team (Up to 5 Players per Team)
$5 Per Individual
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge.
A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes.
Upcoming Events
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Historic Pub Crawl
Historic Pub Crawl
Join the museum for history & libations at The Eldo, The Daily Dose, and Bonez featuring local authors at each location. We are featuring George Sibley, Polly Oberosler, and Duane […]
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The Gunnison Country: A Mountain Wonderland (Virtual Series)
The Gunnison Country: A Mountain Wonderland (Virtual Series)
Please join Duane Vandenbusche every Tuesday evening from 6:00pm - 6:50pm beginning on January 2nd for his virtual learning series on the history of the Gunnison Country. Topics covered include […]
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Tuesday Trivia Nights
Tuesday Trivia Nights
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes […]
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Elk Ave History Walking Tours
Elk Ave History Walking Tours
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking […]
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Tuesday Trivia Nights
Tuesday Trivia Nights
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes […]
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Elk Ave History Walking Tours
Elk Ave History Walking Tours
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking […]
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Tuesday Trivia Nights
Tuesday Trivia Nights
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes […]
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Elk Ave History Walking Tours
Elk Ave History Walking Tours
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking […]
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Tuesday Trivia Nights
Tuesday Trivia Nights
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes […]
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Elk Ave History Walking Tours
Elk Ave History Walking Tours
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking […]
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March Mountain Pub Crawl
March Mountain Pub Crawl
Join the museum for history & libations on Mt. Crested Butte featuring local storytellers speaking to the history of skiing at Mt. Crested Butte. Featuring speakers Jill Matlock, Dusty Dyar, […]
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Explore the town of Crested Butte through a historical lens with one of our walking tours. Check out the historical buildings on Elk Avenue and adjacent side streets and learn how Crested Butte transitioned from a mining town to the place it is today. Our regularly scheduled walking tours resume in March 2024 on Wednesdays from 2pm – 3:30pm or on a request appointment basis for you and your group for private tours. Email [email protected] to schedule a private tour for you and your group.
Historic Pub Crawls
Enjoy learning about the history of various establishments from local historians while enjoying libations with your group. Each ticket includes a commemorative glass, a complimentary beverage, and a presentation from local historians at three locations in the town of Crested Butte. Our next pub crawls are as scheduled:
February 26th, 2024: Buy Tickets
March 28th, 2024: Tickets on Sale Soon
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Online Events
Prefer to engage with history from the comfort of your own home, or want to stay connected with Crested Butte history no matter where you are in the world? Join us for our online history at-home series, virtual speaker lectures, and other online events. Click the button below to learn more about our virtual offerings.
Private Events
Host your next special event with the museum! A local favorite, conveniently located right in the heart of Crested Butte, is a great venue for your intimate wedding, rehearsal dinner, or other private gathering. With the educational exhibits and rustic feel of our preserved historic building, the museum is the perfect place for hosting gatherings in the town of Crested Butte.