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Montezuma Heritage Museum

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Local and regional history museum in downtown Cortez, CO.

Our mission is to educate, enrich, and inspire our residents and visitors through the preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the county’s and region’s rich and diverse history.

11/12/2026

History lives in the stories we share, the collections we preserve, and the connections we make to the people who came before us.

Your support helps the Montezuma Heritage Museum preserve our region’s history and share it with future generations.

Help keep our stories alive. Give today.

🔗 https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Montezuma-Heritage-Museum

11/11/2026

This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served our country.

Pictured here is Private John Edward Doiel, who served with the 341st Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, during World War I.

His portrait and personal belongings offer a glimpse into one individual's experience and remind us that behind every piece of history is a personal story worth preserving.

Featured in our exhibit, Moments That Made Us, stories like his connect our community's history to the larger story of our nation.

Today, we remember and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice.

11/08/2026

Thanks to all of our supporters who came out for our Annual Member Celebration! We couldn’t do what we do without you and it’s always a great time to catch up.

11/06/2026

Just a heads-up! The museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, for our Annual Member Celebration.

We’ll see you next week. Thanks for understanding!

11/03/2026

Our History. Our Legacy. Our Future.

Every photograph, document, and story connects us to the people and places that shaped Montezuma County and our region. By preserving and sharing these pieces of our past, we help future generations understand where they come from—and carry our stories forward.

Early giving for Colorado Gives Day is open! Give today. Leave a legacy for future generations.

🔗 https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Montezuma-Heritage-Museum

10/24/2026

The October 17 free museum program, Historic & Prehistoric Mitchell Springs, was a big hit with two dozen people attending. After a presentation at the museum about the 1870s-80s Henry Mitchell family history at and around Mitchell Springs, the group carpooled to the Mitchell Springs Ruins Group, where owner and investigator Dave Dove treated everyone to a full tour of this largest group of Ancestral Puebloan ruins in the region.

Thank you to Dave for sharing this archaeological treasure.

10/08/2026

As the seasons change, so do our hours! Beginning this month, the Montezuma Heritage Museum is open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM, with Tuesdays by appointment.

Winter gives us a little more time for collections care, research, exhibits, and other behind-the-scenes work. We’re still here, though—just email or call ahead if you’d like to visit on a Tuesday!

10/06/2026

We’ve got a couple more events coming up as we wind down 2026! 🍂

📍 Oct. 17: Prehistoric & Historic Mitchell Springs
🥂 Nov. 7: Annual Member Celebration

Come join us as we wrap up another great year of local history, learning, and community!

09/24/2026

We hope you'll join us this Saturday at noon for this free program!

Address

35 S. Chestnut Street
Cortez, CO
81321

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19705161100

Website

http://www.montezumamuseum.org/

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