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Visit the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
“Experience the History and Culture of Colorado’s Longest Continuous Residents”
A short drive southeast of Durango you’ll find the city of Ignacio, CO, home of one of the most lauded features of the Durango art scene, the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum (SUCCM). This architectural masterpiece, completed in 2011, is the culmination of nearly a quarter-century of planning and construction, and is home to the largest native-owned collection of Southern Ute artifacts.
Visitors to SUCCM will find an incredible architectural facade overlooking the Los Pinos River. Once inside, museum guests will have the opportunity to experience the rich culture of the Southern Ute Tribe through permanent galleries, rotating exhibits, multimedia installations, outdoor experiences, a research library, classrooms, and meeting spaces for Tribal and community functions. Known for their intricate beadwork, color combinations, and design, the Southern Utes have a rich tradition of craftsmanship and artwork that is prominently displayed at the museum along with many other artifacts that display the daily life of the Southern Ute Tribe of yore.
In addition to handcrafts, tools, art, and other cultural pieces, the museum also spotlights the importance of the horse in the lives of the Southern Utes. An interactive display involving a mechanical horse shows brave young visitors the skill involved in horsemanship and offers parents an opportunity to take home photos of their little cowboys or cowgirls. The grounds of the museum also feature a corral where occasional live horse events will showcase the Southern Utes’ considerable accomplishments on horseback and provide children with the chance to pet and ride live horses.
Admission to the cultural center is $6 for adults and $3 for children. See the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum website for rotating seasonal hours and additional information.
To learn more about visiting this and other cultural sites and museums in Durango, please contact the Durango Area Tourism Office at 1- 800-525-8855 today.
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