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AHS offers a money-back guarantee for all guided tours! We’re confident you’ll learn something from our historians and trained interpretive guides, but if not, we’ll happily refund your tour fee.
In addition to the regularly scheduled winter tours, select tours are offered by appointment dependent on guide availability, details below.
A guided tour of Aspen’s historic haunts to explore each establishment’s history, legendary libations, and local lore. The tour meets at the Red Onion, continues to Aspen Public House and Aspen Brewing Company at Aspen Tap, and finishes at J-Bar in the Hotel Jerome.
DETAILS
Thursdays (January 16 – April 9)*
3:30pm (1½ hours in duration)
Meet at the Red Onion, 420 E Cooper Ave.
*no tour on Christmas Day or New Years Day
COST
$20, includes short drink at each stop. Must be 21 or older to participate.
Space limited, reservations required, call 970.925.3721 to book
A guided tour of Aspen’s iconic Hotel Jerome, which has been at the center of community life since the doors opened in 1889.
DETAILS
Tuesdays & Thursdays (December 10 – April 9)
1:30pm (1 hour in duration)
Meet in the Hotel Jerome lobby, 330 E Main St.
COST
$15 adult / $12 senior / children 18 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult)
free for Hotel Jerome guests
no reservations necessary
Ski with an Aspen/Snowmass Ambassador and volunteer historian to learn about Aspen Highlands’ “maverick,” innovative, and unique past.
DETAILS
Mondays (December 9 – April 6)
11am & 1pm (1 hour in duration)
Meet at the Guest Services cabin outside Merry Go Round
COST
Free in partnership with Aspen/Snowmass, lift ticket required (children must be accompanied by an adult)
No reservations necessary
Learn about the amazing mining and ski history lying literally beneath your feet as you tour Aspen Mountain with an Aspen/Snowmass Ambassador, Aspen native, and volunteer historian.
DETAILS
Fridays (December 6 – April 17)
11am & 1pm (1 hour in duration)
Meet at the Guest Services cabin below the Sundeck
COST
Free in partnership with Aspen/Snowmass, lift ticket required (children must be accompanied by an adult)
No reservations necessary
A free tour offering an insider’s look at the iconic Wheeler Opera House building, including its recent renovations and storied past. The center of Aspen’s arts and cultural scene since it was built in 1889, learn how the Wheeler Opera House has stood the test of time.
DETAILS
Wednesdays (December 11 – March 25)*
1:30pm (1 hour in duration)
Meet in the lobby of the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave.
*there is no tour on Christmas Day and New Years Day
COST
Free in partnership with the Wheeler Opera House (children must be accompanied by an adult)
No reservations necessary
Join AHS at The Little Nell for stories from Aspen’s past! Cozy up to The Living Room fire to hear about the property’s mining and skiing history, the hotel’s origins and legendary moments, and more. This special program is presented this winter only in partnership with The Little Nell on the occasion of their 30th anniversary season.
DETAILS
Fridays (December 6 – April 10)
10am (1 hour in duration)
Meet in the hotel lobby, 675 E Durant Ave
COST
$15 adult / $12 senior / children 18 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult) / free for hotel guests
no reservations
A guided “backstage” tour of the renovated archive and research facility! The tour includes viewing of the Durrance Photograp Display in the Community Gallery, as well as a look at artifacts in the AHS Collection.
DETAILS
Third Tuesdays, December 17; January 21; February 18; March 17
11am (1 hour in duration)
Archive Building at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum, 620 W Bleeker St.
COST
Free
Tours by appointment, call 970.925.3721 to reserve.
A guided tour of historic downtown Aspen in our unique electric vehicle – complete with a visit to both the Wheeler/Stallard Museum and the Holden/Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum. Guests gain a totally new understanding of Aspen’s transformations from a mining town to ski town to year-round, world-famous resort!
DETAILS
2 ¼ hours in duration
Meet at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave.
COST
$25 adults / $20 seniors & children 18 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Limit 5 seats. Reservations required – call 970.925.3721 to book (based on guide availability).
a walking tour to explore examples of bauhaus principles that continue to inspire local design, including one of herbert bayer’s former residences, as well as styles introduced by bayer that have influenced area architects for decades. this tour supplements the exhibit “bayer & bauhaus: how design shaped aspen”, on display at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum. the tour was created in partnership with local architect harry teague* and made possible in part by the city of aspen in honor of the community-wide bauhaus 100: aspen celebrations.
details
2 hours in duration
meet at the corner of aspen and hallam streets at the red brick center for the arts, 110 e hallam st.
cost
$15 adults / $12 seniors / children 18 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Reservations required – call 970.925.3721 to book (based on guide availability).
A stroll through Aspen’s Victorian West End with a focus on history and architecture. Learn little-known facts about the neighborhood’s homes and the people who lived in them.
DETAILS
1½ hours in duration
Meet at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum, 620 W Bleeker St.
COST
$15 adult / $12 senior / children 18 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Reservations required – call 970.925.3721 to book (based on guide availability).
A guided walking tour of historic buildings, sites, and stories around every corner in downtown Aspen.
DETAILS
1½ hours in duration
Meet at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave.
COST
$15 adult / $12 senior / children 18 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Reservations required – call 970.925.3721 to book (based on guide availability).
Museums (docent on site during open hours)
A unique interpretive museum housed in one of Aspen’s most celebrated Victorian mansions. Museum admission includes access to the second floor gallery, where the new exhibition “bayer & bauhaus: how design changed aspen” is on display through 2020 (click here to learn more about the exhibit.) A docent is available to show guests through the Museum and answer questions during open hours.
DETAILS
Open with docent onsite Tuesday – Saturday, from 11am – 5pm*
620 W Bleeker Street (between 5th and 6th Streets)
*Closed on Christmas Day (12/25/19) and New Years Day (1/1/19)
ADMISSION*
Free for AHS members
$10 adults / $8 seniors / children 18 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Free for active military personnel through the Blue Star program
Admission is free on the first Saturday of each month
*Admission fee includes access to the Holden/Marolt Museum during the summer.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum explores the industrial and agricultural history of the Aspen area. From mining to railways to ranching, the past comes alive at this pastoral museum that sits on the site of the largest industrial complex in the history of Pitkin County, The Holden Lixiviation Works. The historic Zupancis cabins were recently moved to the property and are being restored to help tell the story of the Quiet Years and immigrants who helped shape the area. The Holden/Marolt Museum is directly adjacent to a public bike trail near the entrance to Aspen. New this summer, AHS extends free museum admission to visitors who either bike or walk to the museum! A docent is available to show guests through the Museum and answer questions during open hours.
DETAILS
Open by appointment only until June 2020
40180 HWY 82 (adjacent to the public bike path, on the Marolt Open Space across the pedestrian bridge at 7th Street)
ADMISSION*
Free for AHS members
$10 adult / $8 senior / free for children under 18 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Free for car-free visitors**
Free for active military personnel through the Blue Star program
Admission is free on the first Saturday of each month
*Admission fee includes access to the Wheeler/Stallard Museum during the summer
**AHS extends free museum admission to visitors who either bike or walk to the museum on the bike path!