History

Established in 1930.

Mesa Verde Museum Association is the official nonprofit partner of Mesa Verde National Park. The Association provides educational and interpretive material to visitors of Mesa Verde National Park through an active publishing program and the operation of retail bookstores in the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, the Mesa Verde Visitor & Research Center, the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez, and online at www.mesaverde.org. These resources enhance the visitor experience and proceeds from sales are donated to the Parks' interpretive, research, and education programs. The Mesa Verde Museum Association is a private, nonprofit organization, authorized by Congress and established in Mesa Verde National Park in 1930. The association is the second oldest cooperating association in the United States. Our goal is to enhance public understanding and inspire life-long stewardship of the valuable cultural and natural resources in Mesa Verde and the Four Corners region.