Otero Museum

08/13/2026

When you hear "Otero Museum," do you picture one building?
Because there's actually a LOT more to see.
The museum includes seven buildings, including the Sciumbato House & Grocery Store, Nancy Wickham House, H.L. Boyd Coach House, Don Lowman Building, Log School, John Fisher Hose Company Building and Implement Shed.
It's one of those places you can drive by a hundred times without realizing just how much is inside.
Have you toured all seven?

07/30/2026

Another fun trivia night is in the books! Thank you to all who participated. Huge shout out to Christine's Restaurant & Catering for the great food. The Scrappers are still our trivia champs. Think you’ve got what it takes to take their title? Join us at our next trivia night. I’ll see you at the museum.

07/29/2026

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07/29/2026

07/16/2026

Join the Otero Museum as we celebrate Colorado's 150th Birthday with an evening of trivia, friendly competition, and local history!

This month's theme is Colorado History featuring the Arkansas Valley, with questions covering everything from Colorado's beginnings and the Wild West to famous places, people, and the rich history of our own backyard.

Christine's Food Truck will be on site with delicious food available for purchase.

In honor of Colorado's 150th birthday, the Otero Museum will be providing complimentary birthday cake for everyone to enjoy!

Whether you're a lifelong Colorado resident, a history enthusiast, or just looking for a fun night out with friends and family, we'd love to see you there.

Come celebrate 150 years of Colorado history with us and see if your team has what it takes to claim trivia bragging rights!

FREE EVENT | PRIZES | FOOD AVAILABLE

07/09/2026

Discover. Explore. Remember.

Whether you've lived here your whole life or you're visiting for the first time, the Otero Museum offers a journey through the history of La Junta and Otero County.

Come see why our past is worth preserving.

06/22/2026

06/18/2026

🎉 What a turnout! Thank you to everyone who came out for our very first Trivia Night at the Otero Museum. We had a packed house, plenty of laughs, and some fierce competition. Seeing the museum filled with friends, families, and neighbors made for a great evening.

Now for the important question what theme should we do next? 🧠🏆👇

06/17/2026

See you tonight!

06/17/2026

Think you know La Junta?

Join us for a night of hometown trivia, laughs, and friendly competition hosted by Mayor Joe Ayala!

Come early, grab dinner from Christine's Restaurant & Catering food truck, and get settled in before trivia begins at 6 PM.
Gather your team and test your local knowledge. Bragging rights are on the line.

FREE EVENT • PRIZES • FOOD AVAILABLE