Koshare Indian Museum and Dancers

The Koshare Indian Museum and Dancers are a combined cultural museum and performance troupe based in southeastern Colorado that present stylized Native American dance performances and maintain a collection of indigenous objects. The organization grew out of community scouting activities and operates public performances alongside museum displays.

The museum displays cultural objects, regalia, and replicas used in performances, while the Koshare dancers perform at regional events and for visiting audiences. The group’s performances interpret dances and styles from several Native American traditions, presented as part of educational programming.

The organization functions as a local cultural institution and community arts group; it also engages with schools and civic events in the region. Visitors should check local schedules for performance dates and museum opening hours.

The museum and performance group are located in La Junta and the surrounding Otero County area in southeastern Colorado.

• Performance and museum focus: The Koshare group is a community-based troupe that performs interpretations of Native American dances and maintains a museum of indigenous artifacts and replicas, operated in association with local scouting programs.
• Location and role: The site is located in southeastern Colorado and functions as both a performance troupe headquarters and a regional museum, drawing visitors interested in cultural performances and artifact displays.