Louden-HenritzeArchaeology Museum
Explore millions of years of evolution and human culture through our curated collection of fossils and ancient artifacts from in and around the Trinidad area.
Hours
Monday–Thursday
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location
Ground level, Samuel Freudenthal Memorial Library
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What’s on Display
Reopened as of February 12, 2026, the Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum offers a fresh look at the area’s rich history.
Early Geological Formations
Plant & Marine-Animal Fossils
Dinosaur Track Exhibit
Prehistoric Artifacts
Artifacts pertaining to the culture, food, and tools of prehistoric people, found during excavations in and around the Trinidad area.
From the collection
Featured Museum Artifacts
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The Donnelly Ranch Site
Mosasaur
Mosasaur
Trinchera Cave Shelter
Trinchera Cave Shelter
Trinidad Lake Excavations
Petroglyph
See all of these artifacts and many more in our newly renovated museum in Trinidad, Colorado!
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TSC’s Anthropology Department History
Take a deep dive into the history of Trinidad State’s Anthropology Department.
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Hours & Location
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Museum Hours
Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location
Ground level of the Samuel Freudenthal Memorial Library, Trinidad State College, 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO 81082
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