Exhibits
Restored 1905 Classroom
Our permanent exhibit is reminiscent of school rooms across the country in the early part of the 20th Century.
The high ceilings, large double-hung windows, school-house lights, slate blackboards, and ornate desks all
speak to a different era in education.
FEmales: Pumping Iron
The ladies who settled here in the early days of La Plata County did not have to go to the gym to
stay in shape. See the labor-saving devices they used including irons and things made of iron.
Puebloan Pottery and Navajo Weavings
Our permanent collection of pottery and weavings from the Four Corners region and beyond are always
on display. See a wide range of Mesa Verde black on white pottery, Ganado and Two Grey Hills weavings
and much, much more.
The History of La Plata County
Our local history comes alive through this interpretive exhibit featuring historic photos and
relics from the past. Be sure to visit our newest exhibit "Pioneers, Prospectors and Trout - La Plata County's Rural Legacy,"
a collaborative project with the San Juan Mountains Association, Cultural Resource Planning and the
La Plata County Planning Department. Local historians Jill Seyfarth and Ruth Lambert recently
completed a county-wide historic resources survey. The exhibit includes a sampling of La Plata County's
rural heritage - enchanting barns, homes, mining and railroad structures, schools, churches
and . . . big trout!
Trails, Roads & Rails
Walking Tours Of Historic Downtown and the Third Avenue Residential District
are available for groups of 10 or more with two weeks advance notice. Contact
the Victorian Aid Society for more information and reservations.
You may also download self-guided tours for
Main Ave or for Third Ave.
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