Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum

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4.8

( 10 reviews )

Museums, Art Museums, Natural History Museums

Open 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM See Hours

27501 CO-184, Dolores, CO 81323, United States

+1 9708-825-600

The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum is a renowned destination for those seeking to explore and learn about the rich cultural and historical significance of the southwestern United States. Located in the heart of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado, the visitor center and museum offer a fascinating array of exhibits, artifacts, and educational resources for visitors of all ages. From ancient ruins and pottery to in-depth archaeological insights, the center provides a comprehensive look at the heritage of the ancestral Puebloan people. With a focus on preserving and sharing the history of the area, the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone with an interest in the region's rich cultural legacy. Whether seeking to explore the exhibits or simply to take in the stunning natural beauty of the surroundings, visitors will find a wealth of knowledge and experiences awaiting them at this renowned institution.

Amenities and More

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Good for kids
On-site services

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Greg mcginniss

March 22, 2024

Amazing to think how many people lived in this area before European settlers headed this way. We only did a few miles at the very beginning, but to see houses and structures over a thousand years old was pretty cool. Also at the visitor …

Sebastian winkler

March 22, 2024

Wish we would have had more time to explore! We could have spent hours in the museum alone but wanted to hike and check out the ruins on the hill above. Lucky enough to be there on a free day so no cost at all. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Beautiful view from the top with informational signs on the trail.

Brian wallace

March 22, 2024

One of the best visitor centers we've been to. Beautiful facility with large number of interesting artifacts on display. Wonderful staff! The store is also well stocked with a nice variety of books, mugs, etc. Don't miss the half mile paved hike to Escalante ruins that includes a spectacular 360 view of the area.

Jim moltzan

March 22, 2024

The pit house replica is cool. We enjoyed walking up the paved path to the ruins. It was a pretty overlook up there too! The kids loved looking in the observation viewers.

Jennifer w.

March 22, 2024

The visitor center is informative and interesting. It is set aside to preserve artifacts and records of archeological sites of the Ancestral Puebloan and Native American peoples in the Four Corners area. The exhibits on the history and of …

Daisy rivas

March 22, 2024

Very nice, wide, concert walkway half mile up the hill to the ruins. Gorgeous views!

Ben blissett

March 22, 2024

What a great place to spend a couple of hours! Cost to enter: none when we visited (July 2022) …

Cali c

March 22, 2024

Make time to stop at this small museum. Lots of rich history inside and out. Very well kept area, clean bathrooms, small gift shop, great museum and a nice paved trail leading to an overlook of the reservoir and ruins. Picnic tables and shade available.

Al mcfarlane

March 22, 2024

The visitor center is super impressive. Even if you don't drive out to the pueblos, stop at the visitor center. However, they should alert drivers to road conditions. I drove out to the Painted Hand and the road was undrivable for my …

Robert moloney

March 22, 2024

Sadly it was closed on Monday. We did enjoy the walk around their garden up to the summit where we could take in the gorgeous view of the reservoir. Unfortunately we couldn't see the museum.