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. Experience the authenticity of the homesteaders and the lives they carved out in this rugged corner of Colorado.
The Museum is also 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and regional history, as well as various subjects including Railroad, Quarterhorse Collection, out of print books, unpublished manuscripts, family files as well as subject catalogue files and more!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 with childrens books and toys as well as unique gifts!
Museum Hours
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Tuesday - Thursday: 11 am - 4 pm
Face Masks required until further notice!
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Hours subject to change. Please call to make sure we are open!
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Weekends call in advance to make an appointment!
-FREE ADMISSION-
Donations greatly appreciated!
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Looking forward.....
2021 Museum Events
June- Elkhead Rock School Tour TBD
July 18- Routt Co Pioneer Picnic at the former town site of Mt Harris!
Fall -Ride the Cog Moved to the Fall!
Echoes of the Past Lantern Tour of the Hayden Cemetery TBD
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Funding has been provided by Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020
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