Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
Explore a chronology of Ancestral Puebloan life and exhibits of prehistoric artifacts.
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Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum Details
Deepen your appreciation and understanding of Ancestral Puebloan life by studying the prehistoric artifacts on display. Be sure to catch the award-winning half-hour film giving an excellent overview of the history of Mesa Verde, shown on the hour and half-hour. Make time to peruse the bookstore and gift shop. Restrooms, water, snack bar, and a post office also available. Located 20 miles from the park entrance, the Museum is open year round, with longer hours during the summer season. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
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Nearby Parks Around Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
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Petroglyph Point Trail
The only trail in the park to view petroglyphs.
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Mesa Verde Park Headquarters
The Mesa Verde Headquarters and Chapin Mesa area (which includes the cliff dwellings and the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum) is a one-hour drive from Cortez, Colorado, heading east on Highway 160 to the park turnoff. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Durango, Colorado, heading west on Highway 160 to the park turnoff.
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Spruce Tree House
Enjoy the polygonal pattern of grooves in the exterior at Spruce Tree House, a very popular tour.
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Spruce Tree Terrace Cafe
Enjoy a casual lunch or dinner next door to the Museum.
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Spruce Canyon Trail
A 2.5 mile loop that starts from the trailhead to Spruce Tree House. Enjoy the bottom of Spruce Canyon, then switchback back up to the mesa top.
