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Nestled in the heart of traditional Ute territory, the museum was originally built in 1956 near the ranch of Uncompahgre leader Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta. The museum and grounds are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds include Chief Ouray memorial park, the grave where Chipeta was buried after her death on reservation lands in Utah in 1924, and a native plants garden. The complex is linked to the city-wide trail system and includes shady picnic areas, walking paths, and a memorial to Spanish conquistadors who traveled through the area in 1776. The museum features new community spaces for events and programs, as well as an expanded gift shop offering children’s gifts, books, and authentic Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, beadwork, and Ute pottery.

History Colorado continues to work with representatives of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Southern Ute Tribe and Ute Indian Tribe of Uintah and Ouray Reservation in Utah on every aspect of developing the building’s design and exhibit content. he museum is a place of learning, connection and community, and a legacy for the tribal youth and the Montrose community. The exhibits at the Ute Indian Museum won the 2018 National Association for Interpretation's Media Award for Interior Exhibit.

Accessibility at Ute Indian Museum

At Ute Indian Museum, we want all of our visitors to feel welcome. Here’s how we try to be accessible for everyone.

If you have additional questions you can email us or call 970-249-3098.

Mobility & Entering the Building

Parking is available in our onsite parking lot. Curb cuts from the parking lot to our sidewalk allow for wheelchair access.

Barrier-free doors with push-button entry are located at the museum’s main entrance on and side entrance. The entire indoor facility is on one level.
 

Accessible Restrooms

All restrooms throughout the museum have an accessible stall. We have a family restroom in the hallway past our exhibits.
 

Service Animals

Service animals—animals that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability—are allowed throughout the museum. Pets and emotional support animals are not considered service animals and are not allowed.
 

Aira ASL On-Demand

Aira ASL provides remote, on‑demand American Sign Language interpreting through a mobile app which connects ASL users instantly with a professional human interpreter for free 30-minute sessions. The service is currently being piloted at 11 History Colorado museums and historic sites, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s (CDLE) Vocational Rehabilitation locations and Workforce Centers. Calls are secure and available with no advance reservations needed. Available on the Apple and Google Play stores.