Public Museum Hours
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesStop by and visit the Museum during our off season hours! We will be open from 11am to 5pm Friday - Sunday April 18th through May 16th.
Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
Stop by and visit the Museum during our off season hours! We will be open from 11am to 5pm Friday - Sunday April 18th through May 16th.
Please join us for the Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program's Engineering Expo, formerly Industry Night, on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. This event brings together a diverse […]
Join Cat Avila for a one-night wheel throwing date night class designed for couples. Spend the evening learning the art of wheel throwing as you create personalized pottery together. Whether […]
Join Anette Akselson for a fun and creative family-friendly jewelry-making class focused on crafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind earrings. Designed for youth and their families, this hands-on workshop teaches techniques to design […]
Join Anette Akselson for a fun and creative jewelry-making class focused on crafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind earrings. This hands-on workshop teaches techniques to design and assemble various styles, from simple studs […]
Unwind and get creative in the evenings with Wheel Throwing led by the talented Cassandra Duft. This class is designed for beginners. Cassandra will guide you through the process of […]
Take your wheel throwing skills to the next level in this intermediate class with Cassandra Duft. Designed for those who have completed a beginner course, this workshop will help you […]
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha […]
Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, […]
Join us on Thurs, May 1 at the UC Theater from 5:30-9:00pm, for the annual Student Film Night! The program features student films from Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and the […]
Stroll down Elk Avenue with the Crested Butte Museum's staff, and learn about some of the first buildings built on the main street of Crested Butte, including discussions of form, […]
Dive into the world of Minecraft and bring your favorite elements to life in this hands-on clay class with Kit Wijkowski! In this creative workshop, kids will learn how to […]
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!