Pagosa Springs History Museum

07/30/2026

While the nation has been involved in celebrating 250 years of independence, the state of Colorado is celebrating 150 years of being a part of this great nation. August 1st is the official celebration date.

07/30/2026

Visitors to the museum this summer are greeted with a wonderful selection of history books, unique gifts, and lots of stuff for the kids. Come in and browse our gift shop, I promise you will walk away with some neat stuff.

07/21/2026

We decided to look over our sign in sheets to see where people visiting the museum this summer are coming from. Not surprisingly, most of our visitors are from Colorado and Texas. Internationally, we have welcomed visitors from Canada, Mexico, Australia, Austria, and the Netherland.

07/08/2026

It was great meeting so many people on the Fourth of July! We lived visiting with people whose families were part of the centennial ranches. In addition to raising cattle and sheep can you believe some of the ranches raised turkeys and farmed potatoes?

07/04/2026

This last year we have been reaching out and gaining an appreciation for the families who have stuck with their roots and continued their ancestors way of life. Here is a map of Archuleta County and an approximation of today's Centennial Ranches.

07/04/2026

We appreciate those who have donated to our great museum. In celebration of our Nations 250th birthday, our states 150th, and our museums 50th year, please consider donating to keep our does open!

07/04/2026

Great Fourth of July Celebration in Pagosa Springs, Colorado! Thanks to the Vets for Vets and ancestors of the Archuleta Family for sharing their family history. Behind this beautiful place we call Pagosa are great men and women who blazed the trail for our enjoyment!!!

06/24/2026

During this month's museum board meeting treasurer's report we were brought to the realization we have probably one more year of funding to keep the doors of the museum open and free to the public. We are reaching out to our community and tourists to help us build up our reserves to keep the museum open and accessible to all. Our museum does not receive any public funding. We are 501(3)c non-profit organization and seek funding to pay for utilities, insurance, and host fees. Please consider donating to keep our doors open for many years.

The Pagosa Springs History Museum survived the flood of 2025! Although the river was threatening to undercut the foundation, the Town of Pagosa Springs was able to shore up the east side of the bank for further water damage. As we are beginning our summer season, please consider donating to support....

05/27/2026

The Pagosa Springs Museum has, on display, some of the most beautiful quilts on display in the WPA room. We invite you to stop by and view this incredible display. As we are a non-profit 501(3c) organization we depend on donations to keep our doors open. Please consider a generous donation. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sanjuanhistoricalsocietyinc/

05/25/2026

The Pagosa History Museum is excited to host the "Moments that Made Us" exhibit. As part of the 250/150 celebration, this display walks the visitor through the key moments that made this great nation and state. We invite you to visit us and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime display.