Ute Indian Museum

Located in the breathtaking Western Slope of Colorado, the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose connects the historic and contemporary lives and culture of the Ute peoples, showing their deep traditions of adaptation and persistence through stunning exhibitions and features. The largest feature is the Ute Ethnobotany Garden, a haven for plants native to the Western Slope which have been used by Colorado's longest continuous residents for generations. The garden includes panels detailing the nutritional, medicinal, and practical uses of various plants and is joined by the new Naturescape Playground, an innovative public space where kids and families can connect with Mother Nature.