Adams State History & the Luther Bean Museum

Mission Statement:

"In partnership with the college and valley communities, the Luther Bean Museum seeks to preserve, enhance, and promote the study of the diverse culture and history of the San Luis Valley and Adams State."

Our Collection:

The museum features a beautiful collection of Native American pottery including pottery by Maria "Marie" Martinez, Acoma, and Santo Domingo Pueblos; Navajo and Rio Grande Valley weavings that includes a weaving by Eppie Archuleta; paintings by Stephen Quiller, Woody Crumbo and Bill Moyers; bronzes by Bill Moyers (ASC Alumus 1939) and a bronze by Allan Houser; antique furniture, porcelain figurines, Havelin china, santos, retablos, ivory and sandstone figurines collected from around the world and donated by Beryl and Charles Woodard. We are also proud to feature a collection of memorabilia of former Colorado Governor and Adams State College's founder William H. "Billy" Adams.