Saguache County Museum is in Saguache County, Colorado in the San Juan Valley off Highway 285.[1] It also manages the Hazard House Museum built in 1913 and donated to the museum in 1994.[1]
The adobe[2] museum building dates to 1870 and served as a school, courthouse, jail, and a residence for jailers. After the building was planned for demolition in 1958, the community rallied to keep it intact and it was turned into a museum.[3] [1]
The museum's collection includes Ute artifacts, settler artifacts, early 20th century medical equipment, antique rugs, Native American rugs, baskets, pottery, American flag with 38 stars, and a 1908 fire wagon and hose.[1]
The museum had an exhibit on Alfred E. Packer.[1] In 1996 the museum the Saguache had a display on Anne Ellis.[4]
The museum is at 405 8th Street in Saguache.[5] The museum is one of the sights and attractions for visitors heading into the San Juan Mountains.[6]