The Pinhead Institute Inc

Pinhead Institute is a Smithsonian Affiliate based in Telluride, Colorado, that strives to promote science-education both locally & globally.  An international network of the world's leading scientists supports our many educational programs providing unparalleled opportunity to high-level scientific education in rural Colorado.

Our mission: To promote community scientific literacy & environmental understanding through educational & participatory activities with scientists and other professionals for students and adults in Southwest Colorado & beyond.

The Pinhead Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the first in Colorado.