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 AM
• Weekend 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 person
• Minimum Guests: 4 people per tour
• Accessibility: Fully ADA accessible with elevator
• Kid-Friendly: Absolutely! A perfect family outing
• Photo-Friendly: Yes! Capture this historic beauty (no video during tours, please)
• Tour Duration: ~1.5 hours

Groups 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 floods
• Stunning restored 1888 architecture and backstage secrets (cribs for prostitution, anyone?)
• How a $160,000 mining fortune sparked a cultural revolution
• The building's many lives: from high society balls to a Texaco station to today's thriving performance venue.