One of the few American museums dedicated to one tribe. The Ute are the traditional people of western Colorado. The museum is situated on a homestead that belonged to legendary Uncompahgre Ute chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta. A visitors center is attached to the museum.
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Ute Indian Museum
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