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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 Nordic Ski & Snowshoe
January 30th
11am – 2pm
Join us on a historic ski and snowshoe out to the magic meadows yurt! Learn about the history of the area, including the The Big Mine, Peanut Lake Mine, Pittsburg, and Augusta Mines during the trip out to the yurt, and enjoy a light lunch and a refreshment of your choice.
$50 Members (Museum and/or Nordic Center)
$65 for non-members
$15 ski or snowshoe rental
Museum History Interpretive Tours
Friday Mornings 10am-11am
February 4th – April 1st
Visit the museum for guided in-house interpretive tours of the museum and exhibits. Learn the history of the Museum building, Tony Mihelich’s Hardware Store, how Crested Butte got on the map, and a brief history of the railroad, mining, ranching, skiing, and mountain biking in the valley.
$10 Members
$15 Non-members
Sign-Up Day-Of at the Museum
Nordic Ski Field Trip with The Land Trust
February 9th
10am-2pm
Ski or snowshoe with Crested Butte Land Trust staff members out to the Magic Meadows Yurt where we’ll learn about the history of the conserved lands on the lower loop area, including some history of smith hill, and mining.
Email jessica@cblandtrust.org to sign up for this trip.
Upcoming Events
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Holiday Polka Party with Pete Dunda
Holiday Polka Party with Pete Dunda
Join us at the museum with Pete Dunda on the accordion to show off your best polka skills on December 28th from 4pm-6pm, festive outfits are encouraged! During the mining […]
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Historic Ski & Snowshoe to The Magic Meadows Yurt
Historic Ski & Snowshoe to The Magic Meadows Yurt
The museum is excited to collaborate with the Crested Butte Nordic Center to host a historic ski and snowshoe out to the magic meadows yurt! You’ll learn about the history […]
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Interpretive In-House Museum Tours
Interpretive In-House Museum Tours
Visit the museum on Friday mornings from 10am-11am for guided in-house interpretive tours of the museum and exhibits. Learn a brief history of Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley with […]
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Historic 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. We will resume our regularly scheduled walking tours in March on Wednesdays from 2pm-3:30pm. Until then, we are happy to schedule private walking tours for your group.
Annual & Seasonal Events
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Black & White Ball
The Black & White Ball is an annual celebration of the museum finding its forever home at Tony’s Old Conoco & Hardware. This community event is held the last Sunday in June and features live music, dancing and a raffle, everyone is welcome! Save the date for our next ball on June 26th, 2022!
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 crawl will be held on February 20th. Space is limited, get your tickets today!
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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.
Member & Volunteer Events
Member Night at the Museum
Our members get insider access to the collections, curator’s work, and progress of the museum during our member nights. Currently, on pause we’re planning to thank our members for their support in the near future when gatherings are happening again.
Docent Field Trips
One of the absolute best things about being a docent! We plan an annual outing to a nearby museum or historic site with the docents, connect with each other and regional history!
Annual Volunteer Party
Our volunteers are crucial to the success of the museum, and we couldn’t make as much progress without them! Volunteers enjoy an annual party to celebrate the successes and progress made over the past year.
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.
