Plan Your Visit
Founded in 1949 by a group of Boy Scouts, the Koshare Museum is one of the most unique collections in the world. In the setting of the museum’s collection, explore an inspirational story of the […]
Plan Your Visit
Events & Performances
Enhance your museum experience! Our variety of special events will engage individuals, families, and groups throughout the year. Every month features a new experience for all ages and interests. Join us the second Thursday of […]
Group Visits
Select Your Group Experience We are excited to welcome your group to the Koshare Museum! Groups of ten or more are eligible for special group discounts. Explore the many wonders of our Native American […]
Boy Scout Groups
This is not your typical museum. The museum was born from a scouting project which continues its proud history to this day. For more than sixty-five years, the museum has hosted hundreds of thousands of […]
Upcoming Events
Koshare Summer Shows (June & July)
Through June and July, join us for a night of interpretive dances at the Koshare Museum. The schedule of performances is as follows: June 2, 8, 9, 16, 23, 29, and 30; July 7, 13, […]
85th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
On June 14th thru June 17th, celebrate eighty-five years of history and the incredible story of the kids who inspired people all over the world. Throughout this weekend, visitors can take part in several special […]
A Night in the Museum
Experience dances, activities, and stories as the museum comes to life during this special kids’ night performance and overnight. After the performance, when the museum doors close, you and your children will take part in […]
Founder’s Day Celebration
The season closing of the Koshare Summer Performances closes with a special tribute to our late founder James Francis “Buck” Burshears. Join the Koshares for a special ceremony at Buck’s grave in Calvary Cemetary. Follow […]
Museum Features
Home of the World’s Largest-Self-Supported Log Ceiling
Six hundred twenty seven logs span across a room sixty feet in diameter, yet no long is more than twenty six feet in length. The structure weighs over forty tons and is labeled the largest […]
The Taos Founders Room
Visitors are often stunned by the original artwork from the “Taos Six” hanging in our Taos Founders Room. Museums in small towns like La Junta usually do not carry original work from such significant artists. […]
Youth Hostel
Since 1950, the Koshare Youth Hostel has been hosting scout troops, school groups, and youth organizations from all parts of the world. The hostel is an extremely popular stop for Boy Scout Troops traveling to […]