Wright Opera House Guided Tour

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We're a nonprofit dedicated to bringing world-class performances to Ouray. All guided tours help support our diverse programming! Step behind the scenes of Ouray’s historic gem! Our guided tours offer a unique glimpse into the history, architecture, and stories that make The Wright Opera House truly one-of-a-kind. Tour Days: Tuesday's at 2:00 PM and Wednesday's at 10:00 AMWeekend Tours: Available by request and scheduled around our regular programming. As an active opera house, weekend tours are not offered through our ticketing platform.Tour Fee: $20 per personMinimum Guests: 4 people per tourAccessibility: Fully ADA accessible with elevatorKid-Friendly: Absolutely! A perfect family outingPhoto-Friendly: Yes! Capture this historic beauty (no video during tours, please)Tour Duration: ~1.5 hoursGroups of 25 or more, or for weekend requests: Please contact us directly for pricing and scheduling. 📧 Email: info@thewrightoperahouse.org The Wright Opera House is older than sliced bread (true story) and has more comebacks than a rock star! Discover how two determined wives transformed a rowdy mining town, one opera house at a time. This guided tour reveals the scandalous, surprising, and triumphant story of Ouray's crown jewel, now beautifully restored and hosting world-class performances. You'll explore: The iconic Mesker iron façade that survived two catastrophic floodsStunning restored 1888 architecture and backstage secrets (cribs for prostitution, anyone?)How a $160,000 mining fortune sparked a cultural revolutionThe building's many lives: from high society balls to a Texaco station to today's thriving performance venue.

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