About Us
The Animas Museum is owned and operated by the La Plata County Historical Society, whose directors and staff have transformed the 1904 Animas City School building into a charming local history museum.
The La Plata County Historical Society is honored to be the recipients of the 2024 Caroline Bancroft award from History Colorado! Learn more about it here.
We offer a variety of exhibits and programs online.
Click here to contact us for assistance with research questions and photograph inquiries.
Learn more about our preservation efforts and the facade easements we hold here.
Click here to join the La Plata County Historical Society
You can donate via Colorado Gives all year long.
The Animas Museum is proud to be a part of the Mountains and Mesas Region Local Organizing Committee
Find Southwest Colorado Oral Histories here.
Learn about the 1776 Dominguez - Escalante Expedition here.
Visit our online exhibits.
Register for upcoming webinars.
View our past events online.
Learn more about our story.
This episode of Common Air originally aired on March 24th, 2026. Common Air is a public affairs program produced by KDUR Durango 91.9 & 93.9 FM and airs every Tuesday at 9am.
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Thanks to Alpine Bank for their support creating this video.
