We are excited to partner with History Colorado to bring you the Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Science Technology, Engineering, and Math exhibit! The exhibit, opening at the Animas Museum on September 13th, tells the story of how Ute Indians have used science, technology, engineering and math to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains.

The Ute people are Colorado’s longest continuous residents, and they have thrived here through their deep understanding of, and a connection to, the Colorado landscape and environment. The exhibit includes maps of Ute homelands, historic and contemporary photos, and quotes from Ute elders and youth.

Visitors can explore hands-on activities (engineering a stick shelter, creating a beadwork pattern, testing woven materials, and matching plants with their uses) that highlight how Ute people solved problems in the past and still do today.