Gunnison Pioneer Museum

29/08/2026

A beautiful "traveling gown" belonging to Flora Outcalt on display at the Pioneer Museum. The Outcalts were among the very early non-native settlers in the Gunnison Country. The oxcart they traveled over Marshall Pass in is also on display in one of the 42 buildings housing artifacts on the campus. Come visit 9 to 5 Monday - Saturday or 1 to 5 on Sunday until September 30th.

10/08/2026

WOW!
The Falconaires, the Air Force Academy jazz band, performed Sunday afternoon on Western Colorado University (WCU) campus. What a great collaboration between the Pioneer Museum and WCU! The Falconaires put on a terrific show, complete with music from John Coltrane, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, etc., combined with some spectacular original music composed by the band. One tune, titled "Colorado" was produced especially for our state's 150th birthday and another, "Headwaters", was a lilting, soulful piece that put you right next to a cool, alpine stream. If you get a chance to see the Falconaires, PLEASE DO SO, they are amazing!
For another amazing experience, visit the GUNNISON PIONEER MUSEUM, open 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday, and Sunday, 1 to 5 until September 30th.

04/08/2026

VISIT THE PIONEER MUSEUM!
42 Buildings over several acres displaying jillions of artifacts that tell the story of the Gunnison Country and beyond. Start early, you'll need the time.
You just never know what kind of weird old stuff you'll come across. Open Mondays through Saturdays, 9 to 5 and Sundays, 1 to 5.

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

The Museum holds many, MANY artifacts that are hard to identify. Without reading the tag posted on this interesting item, can anyone ID this?
HINT: It belonged to a long-time Gunnison local character who was known for ✈️...

25/07/2026

THIS CONCERT IS TOMORROW AT 2P.M., Quigley Bandshell at Western Colorado University in Gunnison. Bring your own chairs. If it rains, the venue will be moved insie Quigley Hall. Be there or be sorry!

Celebrate America's 250th by joining the United States Air Force Academy Band,
The FALCONAIRES, on August 9th, at Western Colorado University Quigley Bandshell at 2 p.m. Their will be indoor seating in case of rain and this event is free to the public. Brought to you by a partnership between the Gunnison Pioneer Museum and Western Colorado University

23/07/2026

CELEBRATING THE AMERICAN STORY

⭐️ Quigley Hall Parking Lot, Gunnison
⭐️ July 29 - August 1, 10AM to 5 PM
⭐️ Free and open to the public
Gunnison Pioneer Museum partnering with Western Colorado University

18/07/2026

The FALCONAIRES celebrate America's 250th in Gunnison performing at Western Colorado University at 2p.m. on Sunday, August 9th. Co-sponsored by the Gunnison Pioneer Museum, the band will play outside at the Quigley Hall Bandshell (bring lawn chairs or blankets) or in Kincaid Concert Hall in case of inclement weather. Easy parking and the venues are wheelchair accessible. This event if free and open to all!

15/07/2026

1880 Forest Queen silver mining crew in Irwin.
Visit the Gunniison Pioneer Museum any day through Sept. 30th to view the incredible collection of historic photos on display. Monday - Saturday, 9 to 5 and Sundays 1 to 5.

29/06/2026

A 1950 documentary film, American Cowboy, will be shown in the Paragon Schoolhouse at the Gunnison Pioneer Museum on July 6th. Featuring local ranchers the late Gus Roberson and the very much alive and kickin' Richard Guerreri, the film follows a big city reporter on assignment while he learns the lowdown truth of ranch life - which differs considerably from his preconceived notions! Filmed in the Gunnison Country, the showing is a collaberation with Cattlemen' Days and will be accompanied by some cowboy poetry and the music of Evelyn A. Roper and Chris Coady. The free event will be from 6 to 8p.m. and light refreshments will be served.