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Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum

Ignacio, Colorado

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum
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Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum

Ignacio, Colorado

Nancy Young | Southern Ute Shared Services
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Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum

Ignacio, Colorado

McKayla Lee | Southern Ute Drum
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Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum

Ignacio, Colorado

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About the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum

Our mission is to foster understanding of and respect for the unique origin, culture, language, history, and way of life of the Núuchi (Ute People) and to advance people-to-people relations through inclusive and effective programming and services.

Our vision is to be a nationally-accredited, internationally-respected cultural center that serves as a model for all tribal museums, archives, and libraries.

Please join us.

Facility Hours
Museum, Library, and Gift Shop Tuesday-Friday9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Administrative Offices Monday-Friday8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed: We are closed for most Federal and Tribal holidays. Please call our main number for holiday hours 970-563-9583.

Admission Fees
Adults$8.00
Elders (55+) and Veterans$4.00
Students (18+ with valid ID)$2.00
Children (3-17)$2.00
Children (0-3) No Charge
Ute Tribal MembersNo Charge

Visit Us Today

The Southern Ute Museum is located in Ignacio, Colorado.

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Contact Us
Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
503 Ouray Drive
Ignacio, CO 81137

For more information call 970-563-9583