School Shows

You will find authentic Native American and Western crafts and gifts to give, to collect, and to appreciate in the Koshare Trading Post.

In addition, to the art and artifacts, see the largest self-supported log roof in the world -- one of the most popular features in the museum.

Discover the inspiring story of how a group of boys built the Koshare program. The story begins at the bottom of the Great Depression.

The Koshare Indian Dancers are the members of Boy Scout Troop 232 and Venturing Crew 2230 of the Rocky Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Each year during the second week in April, the Koshares present a series of special shows just for the school children of the region, which have been a delight to children of all ages for many years. A great opportunity to see the Koshares perform in their great Kiva, tour the Koshare Indian Museum and visit the Koshare Gift Shop, where many items are available at prices starting as low as $.50. The school shows are about one (1) hour long, so plan an early arrival to allow time to visit the museum and gift shop.

April 3rd & 8th
*dates subject to change
Shows at 9:00a, 10:30a, 1:00p
These shows fill up quickly, so get your reservations in soon!

To Make Reservations: Fill out the reservation form and return it to the mailing address shown. Please state your first and second choice on the times. Upon receipt of our reservation, we will schedule your class for the show and return a confirmation to you by U.S. Mail (sorry, no telephone confirmations). Reservations will be based on a first receive, first reserved policy.

Pay Upon Arrival: You may pay by cash or check upon arrival - but please use one check, or if paying in cash, have one person pay for the entire group upon arrival.

Need A Place to Stay? The Koshare Hostel is available year round for $5.00 per per person per night (group minimum $50). Guests provide their own sleeping bags and pads to sleep on the floor; restrooms, showers, and recreational facilities are available.

Things to Do: In addition to activities at the museum, we will help you make arrangements to visit Bent's Old Fort, the Commanche National Grasslands, and other local attractions.

Where to Eat: Food service is available at the Otero Junior College cafeteria. Call (719) 384-6922 for meal reservations.