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“rich Coloroado history”
The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museumr is a museum that interprets the amazing history and diverse culture of the Four Corners region. The center offers films, hands-on discovery area and permanent exhibits which all explore archaeology, local history and Pueblo, Ute and Navajo life ways. From the Center is a paved trail that gives guests access to the Escalante and Dominguez Ruins. The Center offers many special exhibits along with lectures, demonstrations and special events. The Anasazi Heritage Center is home to over two million artifacts from southwest Colorado. The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum offers a wide variety of activities. Take the 1/2 mile nature trail to Excalante Pueblo and get a breath taking view of Mesa Verde, McPhee Reservoir, Four Corners and more. Grind corn, weave on a loom, use microscoptes and touch real artifacts. View amazing pithouse replicas, films and exhibits. The Center also has a unique archaeology computer program allowing guest to become an archaeologist. Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is located right outside Dolores Colorado and only 17 miles from Mesa Verde.
This is an absolute must see. In addition to a museum housing hundreds of Anasazi artifacts and a life size reproduction of an ancient pueblo, there is a 1/2-mile interpretive trail that leads to... Read more
This place does not accept cash. The notes that are legal tender for ALL debts, public and private are not accepted at a national monument. I drove out of my way to come see this place and they... Read more
Still closed as of 1 June 2023. Otherwise worth a visit and be sure to walk around the grounds Read more
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum
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