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The Animas Museum

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 Museum offers a variety of exhibits and programs for all ages, and is also home to our research library and photo archives.  For the latest on activities and events at the museum, please check here or on our Facebook page.

History La Plata 2018

Read online or click here to download a copy (10.7 MB) of the latest edition of History La Plata!

Click here to see photos of Durango's Historic Real Estate


Mission:

The mission of the La Plata County Historical Society is to keep La Plata County history and culture alive for present and future generations.

Please suppport the Museum by donating today!




Panorama of the Joy Cabin

Panorama view of the Joy Cabin.

3065 West 2nd Ave.,
Durango, CO
(Corner of 31 St
and West 2nd Ave.)
Click Here for Map 		Adults: $5.00
Seniors 65+: $4.00
Children 7-12: $2.00
Members and Children
6 and under: FREE 		May - October:
Monday - Saturday
10am - 5pm
November - April:
Tuesday - Saturday
10am - 4pm 		P.O. Box 3384
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 259-2402
via email