Ouray County Museum

The Ouray County Museum is a historical museum located in the original St. Joseph's Miners' Hospital building, which was built in 1886 and finished in 1887. The museum features exhibits on mining, ranching, and railroading, the three main means of employment in Ouray's early history. It houses many artifacts dating back to Ouray's earliest days, including large displays of minerals and Indian artifacts. The museum has three floors containing 38 exhibits in twenty-seven rooms, with smaller displays in hall cases, alcoves, and the original hospital dumb waiters. Visitors can plan to spend at least an hour exploring the museum, and staff and volunteers are available to answer questions and assist with research