Hayden Heritage Center​
Museum & Leslie Memorial Research Library
300 W. Pearl Street in the Old Depot
P.O. Box 543, Hayden Co 81639
(970)276-4380
haydenmuseum@zirkel.us
Welcome to the Hayden Heritage Center!
Located in the historic Moffat Railroad Depot Building since 1972, the Museum (established in 1964) has exhibits on local area history from cowboying and homesteading to coal mining and farming. Experience the authenticity of the homesteaders and the lives they carved out in this rugged corner of Northwest Colorado.
The Museum is home to the Leslie Memorial Research Library, a fantastic resource for research whether it is subject based or genealogical. We have numerous books on local and regional history, as well as various subjects including Railroad, Quarter Horse Collection, out of print books, unpublished manuscripts, family files as well as subject catalogue files and more! You can also access the Museum collection database and look at the Museums wonderful collection of photos at one of the two public computer stations (with internet access) in the research library, which is located conveniently on the first floor.
The Museum has a gift shop with books on local, regional and Colorado history, children's books and toys, as well as unique gifts!
Museum Hours
​Current Hours
Open
Tuesday thru Thursday
11-5 pm
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Starting May 10!!
Open
Tuesday thru Thursday
11-5pm
Saturdays
12-3pm
​Free Admission- Donations Greatly Appreciated!!​​​
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​-Upcoming Events 2025-
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May 3- Hotdog Fundraiser at Steamboat Ace at the Curve 9-3 pm
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May 21- Day of Caring - Spring Cleanup of the Mt. Harris Memorial on Hwy 40- this is part of the Routt County United Way Day of Caring- to sign up for the t-shirt and lunch go to: https://unitedwayoftheyampavalley.org/day-of-caring/
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June 14- Walking Tour of Mt Harris Starts at 9 am at the Memorial on Hwy 40- Free donations appreciated
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July 18th- Dance at the Historic Granary TBA
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Summer Exhibit
June - August
A Pictorial History of The Williams Fork
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Kids History Hour on Demand
In order to be as flexible as possible we are doing our Kids History Hour on Demand.
Give us a call to pick an activity and schedule! Groups welcome!
Activities Available:
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Museum scavenger hunt
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Museum Bingo
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Dino Dig and Fossils
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Pictographs and Petroglyphs
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Rocks and Minerals
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Hayden History- From Wagons to Rails
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What is Genealogy?
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Homestead Crafts: Simple weaving, rags to rugs...
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Walking Tour of Hayden
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The Museum is always looking for Volunteers. Please contact the Museum!
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​-FREE ADMISSION-
Face Masks available at the door
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If you would like a Walking Tour of Historic Hayden, please give us a call at 970-276-4380 or
email us at haydenmuseum@zirkel.us. Weather permitting. Thank you!
Donations greatly appreciated!!!
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Our events , programs and continued operations are due to the support of our Individual Members, Donors and Corporate/Business Sponsors!!
We Give a heartfelt "Thank You!" for your continued support!!!!
2023/24 Members & Donors
Anonymous
Armstrong, C.
Ashbaugh, C.
Barnes, B. & BJ
Barnes C.
Bonnifield, P & E.
Borg, M.
Butruille, S.
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Copeland, K. & E.
Corbin, F.
Crawford, J.
Cusick, R.
Davis, J.
Dawson, L.
Dayhoff, Judith
Doolin, B.
Duran, R.
Dworsky, S.
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Erickson, M.
Erwin- Nicks, C.
Faucett, D. & K.
Frentress, G.
Friederich Family
Frink, M.
Gibbons, E.
Gilroy, K.
Green, J.
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Hannegan, B.
Hendy, C.
Hockett, D. & J.
Holly, D.
Howe, P.
Jost, T.& S.
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Kennedy, C.
Kuchler, E.
Kuchler, P.
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Lager, B. & D.
Lash, Ana & Shawn Field
Ledford, A.
Leslie, N.
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Mackey, A.
Mendisco, M. & H.
Merrill, J.& N.
Mladinich, C.
Monger, D. & L.
Moon, C.
Montgomery, A.
Mucklow, CJ & N.
Murphy, M.
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Paxton, Ana Del
Peckham, Nancy
Reed, S.
Romberg, B.
Rutherford, L.
Sanford, T. & R.
Semotan, J.
Shreeve, M.
Sikes, R.
Smith, M.
Sundberg, J. & B.
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Thormand, A.
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Valora, S.
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Watson, L. & B.
Wattles, T. & R.
Wickenden, D.
Wilkinson, R. & D.
Winn, G.
