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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.

Click here to see our recorded webinars

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The Animas Museum is proud to be a part of the Mountains and Mesas Region Local Organizing Committee

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Learn about the 1776 Dominguez - Escalante Expedition here.


Visit our online exhibits.

Register for upcoming webinars.

View our past events online.

Click here to become a member of the La Plata County Historical Society!

Thanks to Alpine Bank for their support creating this video.

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