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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.

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Wander with History Walking Tour: Mountain Biking in the Valley

Saturday, June 17th

10:00am – 12:00pm 

 

Explore the history of Mountain Biking in the Gunnison Valley on a walking tour of Crested Butte with Glo Cunningham.  Learn all about the important people in Crested Butte and Gunnison that pioneered the trails, the races and tours that impacted what mountain biking is today, and the transition throughout the years of bikes and the technology that evolved.

 

 

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History Field Trips

$70 Members  |  $80 Non-Members

July 12th: The North Country History

July 26th: Taylor Park & Spring Creek History

August 9th: CB Ski History

August 23rd: Geology of The Black Canyon

Join The Crested Butte Museum for four field trips exploring history and geology with Dr. Duane Vandenbusche, Steve Jenkins, and Bruce Bartleson.  Each trip includes transportation, a light breakfast, and a sack lunch.  The trips begin at 8am and end around 3pm.  Click the button below to learn about each one and purchase tickets.  Space is limited, so sign-up today to ensure your spot.

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Elk Ave Walking Tours

Begininng June 6th

Tues & Thurs

10am-11:30am

    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, as well as some of the alleyways and little known facts about the historic buildings.

    These walking tours are regularly held on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10am beginning on June 6th with Glo Cunningham, or you can schedule a private walking tour by emailing [email protected]

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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 walking tours are currently being offered on a request appointment for you and your group for private tours.  We are hosting our Elk Ave Historic Walking Tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-11:30am beginning June 6th through September 28th.  Click the button below to reserve your spot on a March walking tour, or email [email protected] to schedule a private tour for you and your group.

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    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:

    Friday, August 18th, 2023, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Slogar, Mallardi, & TBD

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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.

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    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.

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    331 Elk Avenue
    Crested Butte, CO 81224
    At the corner of 4th and Elk
    in Downtown Crested Butte
    Mailing Address:
    PO Box 2480
    Crested Butte, CO 81224

    THANK YOU

    This site is dedicated to the staff of the Crested Butte Museum and to the memory of Ferdinand and Leola Yaklich, 88 year residents of Crested Butte. Ferd and Leola spent 59 amazing years together, raising their family under the watchful eye of these beautiful mountains. They were here as horses on Elk Avenue turned to men on the moon and a small, unknown coal town turned into a world reknowned ski town. Ferd & Leola were a driving force in building the Crested Butte community and bridged the history of those of 19th century Crested Butte and those of 21st century Crested Butte.

    Dedicated by their Children & Grandchildren:
    Trudy Yaklich, Fritz Yaklich, Mari Yaklich Ettlinger, Cindi Yaklich, Zeb Yaklich, Zach Yaklich, Ian Yaklich & Collin Harrison

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