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Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

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The starting point for visits to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum showcases the Ancestral Pueblo culture and other Native cultures in the Four Corners region. In addition to permanent exhibits, special exhibits, and educational resources, the museum curates extensive research collections. It also has a research library and an artist-in-residence program.

The museum has been operated by the Bureau of Land Management since 1988. All museum facilities are wheelchair-accessible.

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Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

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27501 Highway 184, Dolores, CO 81323
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Type of place:
Ancestral Pueblo sites and museum
Ownership:
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Contact:
27501 Highway 184, Dolores, CO 81323
Telephone:
(970) 882-5600
Website:
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum
Hours:
March - October, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; November - February, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Guided tours:
Yes
Entrance fee:
March - October, 17 and over $3; November - February, free

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