Lake City Museum

Ghost Tour w/ Jesse Kendall
2024-09-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Hinsdale County Museum, 130 Silver St., Lake City, CO, 81235, United States
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City’s Historic District – from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we’ve got it all. Meet at the museum at 7:15 PM.
Adults – $15/Children under 10 – $5
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Museum Summer 2025 Opening Day!
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00
Our opening day for 2025 will be May 24th! Our hours for the start of the summer are Sunday through Friday 1pm to 4pm, and Saturdays 10am-5pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $2 for children under 10, and children 5 and under are free!

First Ghost Tour of the Season- 7:00pm-9:00pm
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City’s Historic District – from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we’ve got it all. Meet at museum at 7:15 PM.
Adults $15 and Children under 10 $5
Tickets are available here

Volcano Feild Trip W/ Harvey Duchene
2025-05-31 08:45 - 13:00
Meet at the Museum at 8:45 A.M. with a vehicle (carpooling encouraged) for a 4-hour tour about local volcanoes from geologist Harvey DuChene. We suggest bringing water and a folding camp chair. Sorry, no children under 12 years old and tours are limited to 15 people.
May 31st, 2025, at 8:45am to 1:00pm
Tickets Available Here

Ghost Tour W/ Jesse Kendell
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City’s Historic District – from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we’ve got it all. Meet at museum at 7:15 PM.
Adults are $15 and Children under 10 are $5
Tickets Available Here

Ute-Ulay Mine Tour W/ Dr. Mette Flynt
2025-06-10 09:00 - 12:00
Offered for the second time this summer, the Ute-Ulay tour will take visitors through one of Hinsdale County’s most significant mining complexes. We will explore the history of the Henson community, the infamous 1899 strike, the technology of mining, and more. This is a walking tour with steeper inclines, please make sure to wear the proper attire for this tour.
Tickets Available Here

What's Buried Under Pete's Lake? With Harvey Duchene
2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:30
More information about this event coming soon!

Alfred Packer and Courthouse Tour W/ Mike Harrington
2025-06-25 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about the entire lifetime of Alferd Packer. From birth through the Civil War, his times and trials in Colorado, his hardship with survival and starvation, to his trial and punishment for cannibalism.
June 2nd at 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Tickets Available Here

Lake City and the Lincoln Memorial - Why the New Marble Monolith at the Museum? w/ Joe Fox
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:30
More information about this event coming soon!
Tickets are $10 per person and will be available soon!

7th Annual Pub Crawl
2025-06-26 15:00 - 18:00
Returning again this summer, we are happy to announce the 7th annual Pub Crawl! With our three locations: Packers Saloon and Cannibal Grill, Chilin’, and Hinsdale County Museum. Tickets will be $50 and will include, drink tickets, souvenir mug, and door prizes. Come wet your whistle and join local speakers on June 26th and August 7th, in support of narrow-gauge Rail Car 211!
Tickets available here or at Hinsdale County Museum!

Volcano Feild Trip w/ Harvey Duchene
2025-06-28 08:45 - 13:00
Meet at the Museum at 8:45 A.M. with a vehicle (carpooling encouraged) for a 4-hour tour about local volcanoes from geologist Harvey DuChene. We suggest bringing water and a folding camp chair. Sorry, no children under 12 years old and tours are limited to 15 people.
Tickets Available Here!

Booher Events- 'Reynolds' Last Best Chance' Book Signing
2025-07-02 18:00 - 19:30
Join us Wednesday July 2nd for a free book signing event! Author Don Booher will be signing his book ‘ Reynolds’ Last Best Chance’.
“They were real men of sterling quality, belonging to that class which future generations will delight to honor as pathfinders, trailblazers, and empire builders.Oft indeed do I feel grateful that it was my good fortune to associate with such men.” – The Cook (description from the back of the book)
Free to the publicInformation available at the Hinsdale County Museum or LakeCityMuseum.comHinsdale County Museum 130 N Silver Street

Ghost Tour w/ Jesse Kendell
2025-07-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00

Lost Lake City w/ Dr. Mette Flynt
2025-07-05 14:00 - 15:30
Lost Lake City explores forgotten people and places erased by fire, flood, and social change. Learn about early Black entrepreneurs, Jewish community leaders, the railroad, Red Light District, and more on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Begins at the museum at 2 P.M.
Tickets Available Here!

Ute-Ulay Mine Tour w/ Dr. Mette Flynt
2025-07-06 10:00 - 12:00
Offered for the second time this summer, the Ute-Ulay tour will take visitors through one of Hinsdale County’s most significant mining complexes. We will explore the history of the Henson community, the infamous 1899 strike, the technology of mining, and more. This is a walking tour with steeper inclines, please make sure to wear the proper attire for this tour.
Tickets Available Here!

Alfred Packer Lecture and Courthouse Tour w/ Mike Harrington
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:30
Learn about the entire lifetime of Alferd Packer. From birth through the Civil War, his times and trials in Colorado, his hardship with survival and starvation, to his trial and punishment for cannibalism.
Tickets Available Here!

The Inspiring Nature of Hinsdale County Book Talk w/ Kristen Breeden
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for an evening with photographer Kristen Breeden, whose new book contains vivid, inspiring photos from the Hinsdale County portion of the San Juan Mountains, an area close to Breeden’s heart for over thirty-five years. Free to attend!

Ghost Tour w/ Jesse Kendell
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00
Come learn about our local ghosts on a walking tour of Lake City’s Historic District – from town-wide arsenic poisonings to corpse amputations, duels to hangings, child poltergeists to apparitions, we’ve got it all. Meet at museum at 7:15 PM.
Adults $15 and Children under 10 $5
Tickets Available Here!

Rocks and Mineral 101 w/ Harvey Duchene
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00
In this three-hour class, you will learn about the volcanic origin of rocks and minerals found around Lake City. You will also learn the difference between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. The last half of the class is focused on minerals common around Lake City and includes the hands-on analysis of a mystery specimen. July 12th at 9AM Till 12PM. $25 for adults and $10 for children 10-13. Tickets Available at Lakecitymuseum.com or at door. Sign Up Sheets Available Before the Event.Hinsdale County Museum- 130 N Silver Street
Tickets Available Here!

Stereo Viewing w/ Grant Houston
2025-07-12 17:30 - 19:00
Offered for the first time this summer, travel back to a time before television. Popular in the 1870’s to the 1880’s, this event will explore vintage 3 dimensional images of Lake City taken by photographer Thomas Hine. Don’t miss the chance to explore historic Lake City through the carefully and strategically placed stereo viewing images! Participation is limited to 16 people, and tickets are $20 per person.
Tickets available here!

Cemetary Tour w/ Grant Houston
2025-07-18 13:45 - 15:30
Join us July 18th and August 9th for a tour of Lake City’s historic graveyard. Dive into the past and learn about the twilight tales of former Lake City. Meet at the museum (130 N Silver Street) at 1:45 pm and leave at 2pm. Signup sheets available at the door.
Tickets Available Here!
$10 per adult and $2 per child
Tickets available at Lakecitymuseum.com or at the door.

Town Walking History Tour w/ Grant Houston
2025-07-19 14:00 - 15:30
Join Grant Houston in a historical tour of our beloved Lake City. In this thrilling tour learn about: Lake City’s volcanic and glacial era, Ute Indian lands, and several of Lake City’s most historic and important landmarks.
July 19th and August 8th at 2PM
$10 per adult and $2 per child
Tickets available at Lakecitymuseum.com or at the door
Meet at the museum at 1:45pm, there are signup sheets available at the door before the event.

Alfred Packer Lecture and Courthouse Tour w/ Mike Harrington
2025-07-23 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about the entire lifetime of Alferd Packer. From birth through the Civil War, his times and trials in Colorado, his hardship with survival and starvation, to his trial and punishment for cannibalism.
Tickets Available Here or at Hinsdale County Museum

Historic Homes Tour w/ Grant Houston
2025-07-25 13:00 - 16:00
This event has been canceled! If you have bought tickets, please reach out to us for a refund!
