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The not-to-be-missed Ute Indian Museum and the Chief Ouray Memorial
Park is located in Montrose on Chipeta Drive, just south of town off
of Highway 550. It currently is open to the public Monday thru
Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm and closed Sunday.
Visitors to this National Historic Site will be treated to the
peaceful grounds that were once the home of the Ute Indian Leaders
Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta. Inside the museum, you will learn
of the history of the Ute people who occupied this area for many
hundreds of years. Many treasured artifacts will be seen in the
spacious exhibit areas. A stroll through the a one-of-a-kind gift
shop is an experience that you won’t soon forget!
The following slide show will give you an indication of what’s in
store for visitors. |
