Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - Visitor Center and Museum

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is the headquarters for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and the premier archaeological museum in southwest Colorado. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to get information, maps, and other publications before heading into the Monument. The museum boasts interpretive exhibits, films, a research library, educational resources, and special programs and events that interpret the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan and other Native American peoples, as well as the history of Anglo settlers.

A paved half-mile trail adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum leads to the Dominguez and Escalante pueblos. The Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway conveniently passes right by the complex. The Old Spanish National Historic Trail, a 19th century Mexican trade route, also runs through the area.

Stay up to date on current conditions and special events by following our official Facebook page: Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum https://www.facebook.com/BLMCanyonsoftheAncients/ and visiting our BLM websites: https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/colorado/canyons-of-the-ancients and https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/CANM-visitor-center-museum.

For more information, contact Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum by calling 970-882-5600.