4.5Indian Pueblo Cultural Center(2.115 reviews) - Amazing skateboard exhibit, great food, fun gift shop to explore! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums
IPCC was founded in 1976 and is jointly owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. Located in the historic Albuquerque Indian School District just minutes from Downtown and Old Town Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center created to be a place where we, Pueblo people, can tell our story. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to host traditional Native American dances every weekend year round and also offers an exciting schedule of cultural and community activities, including rotating museum exhibits, events with Native American artists, hands-on children’s programs & art festivals. Visitors can also experience the award-winning Native Sourced, Pueblo Inspired cuisine of Pueblo Harvest and shop at the Indian Pueblo Store, a trusted destination for authentic handcrafted Native American art.See more..
4.5New Mexico History Museum(1.478 reviews) - Excellent Museum Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The New Mexico History Museum is a statewide educational resource, local landmark, and destination for anyone who wants to understand the diverse experiences of the people of New Mexico, the dynamics that have shaped our state, and the relationships that connect our region with the rest of the world. The New Mexico History Museum offers a welcoming place for exploration of multifaceted views on history, dialog that bridges social and cultural divides, and reflection on the conditions needed for a more resilient, just, and sustainable future. The New Mexico History Museum highlights include the historic Palace of the Governors built in 1610, the Fray Angelico Chavez Library (1907), the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives and the Pete V. Domenici Building (2009) which houses three levels of gallery exhibits .See more..
4.5Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum(934 reviews) - Temporarily closed for COVID. Check back Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
The Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum, rich in cultural architecture, serves as the reception center and museum for visitors to the Pueblo of Acoma, as well as a research and community use facility for tribal members. The primary 40,000 square foot Cultural Center is a two story structure with a basement and central courtyard/plaza area. The Cultural Center was designed to represent and recreate the ancestral architectural styles of the Acoma people – which include natural stacked stone and natural mud plastered adobe – while showcasing Acoma Pueblo architecture both past and present. This world class facility is dedicated to the preservation of Acoma history, traditional pottery and other art forms, the repatriation of objects of cultural patrimony and the development of both educational and interpretive programs.See more..
4.5Bradbury Science Museum(904 reviews) - A small museum but with so much interesting information Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums • History Museums
Approximately 60 interactive exhibits trace the history of the WWII Manhattan Project, highlight Los Alamos National Laboratory's current and historic research projects related to defense and technology, and focus on Laboratory research related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health and global security concerns. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1- 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. Admission is FREE.See more..
Visitors explore the origins and geological history of the American Southwest through vivid displays including dinosaur models, ice-age cave replicas, a naturalist center and a walk-through volcano.See more..
Visited on Sunday after our sunrise air balloon ride and was pleasantly surprised that admission was free before 11! Displays were vast, colorful, and interactive. Learned a lot. Unfortunately missed the film as the theatre was closed. Highly suggest a visit. Can last anywhere from 1 hour to 3 in my opinion based on how much you want to take in and the pace you want to do it at. Free parking on site. Nice souvenir shop too!See more..
4.5Albuquerque Museum(634 reviews) - Local Treasure Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums • History Museums
The city's rich heritage is the focus at this museum, which features exhibits depicting the art, history and culture of the Southwest.See more..
4.0Kit Carson Home & Museum(427 reviews) - So glad we made the effort to visit this important historical site! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Christopher “Kit” Carson, is perhaps Taos' most famous resident. He was a fur trapper among the earliest Western explorers, a scout during the first mapping of pioneer trails, a cattle and sheep rancher, a transcontinental courier, U.S. Native American agent, and an officer in the United States Army. Yet he was more than any of those things. Some people say he was a hero who was instrumental in opening up the West. Others say he was a rugged frontiersman who understood the ways of Native Americans better than any other Westerner. Still others maintain that he was an Indian hater whose only interest was to fight and kill Native Americans. He never accepted any of these labels, and neither have modern biographers who have portrayed him as an enigmatic Purchased by Kit Carson for his bride Josefa in 1843, this 3-room adobe home displays artifacts, antique firearms and other pioneer belongings, Kit Carson memorabilia and an exhaustive supply of books about New Mexico.See more..
For at least 4,000 years, people have been growing food in this region and the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum tells this incredible story through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, oral histories, objects, and educational programs. In 2017-18, the Museum is celebrating 20 years of sharing this remarkable story of survival, ingenuity, and hope. It connects generations and weaves together people from various cultures that are uniquely New Mexico. Visitors from around the world have enjoyed the Museum, one of the region’s top attractions. The 47-acre campus in Las Cruces features several barns, animals, a greenhouse, play areas for children, an amphitheater, the Heritage Garden and much more. Permanent and changing exhibits, as well as a theater, library, gift shop, snack bar, and meeting rooms are located in the 100,000-square-feet, ranch-style main building, named after Bruce King, New Mexico’s only three-term governor and rancher.See more..
4.5El Rancho de las Golondrinas(361 reviews) - Amazing Place to Visit Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ranches • History Museums
This living history museum, located just south of Santa Fe, recreates 18th-century ranch life. Guides, dressed in period clothing, show how people lived in early New Mexico.See more..
4.5Roswell Museum(343 reviews) - A nice art getaway from the aliens Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observatories & Planetariums • Art Museums • History Museums
Founded in 1937, the Roswell Museum and Art Center is home to an extensive collection of southwestern art, the equipment and workshop of pioneering rocketeer Robert H. Goddard, and the Rogers Aston Collection of the American West, which encompasses historical southwestern artifacts spanning from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries, and the Goddard Planetarium. The museum presents new work by contemporary artists and traveling exhibitions, as well as a variety of educational and cultural programming.See more..
5.0Vietnam Veterans Memorial(325 reviews) - An everlasting memorial to a son and those that gave all Monuments & Statues • History Museums
The Memorial was dedicated in 1971 and was the first major Vietnam memorial in the United States. In 1987 Congress recognized the site as a memorial of national significance. Our visitor center features educational exhibits. The grounds are a peaceful and beautiful backdrop for the Chapel.See more..
4.5Los Alamos History Museum(324 reviews) - Wonderful way to begin your Manhattan Project park experience Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Los Alamos Historical Society preserves, promotes, and communicates the remarkable history and inspiring stories of Los Alamos and its people for our community, for the global audience, and for future generations. These stories are told in the multiple buildings of the Los Alamos History Museum through exhibits on the Ancestral Pueblo people, the homestead era, the Los Alamos Ranch School, the Manhattan Project, and the Cold War.See more..
4.5Geronimo Springs Museum(307 reviews) - VERY GOOD MUSEUM IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
We read about the museum on Trip Advisor and spent an hour or two looking at all of the exhibits on the history of the area. There was a mineral display and a huge collection of Native American pottery. Also there was a section on Ralph Edward's radio and television shows which originated here in the 1950's. The city was named after his show.See more..
5.0Deming Luna Mimbres Museum(293 reviews) - This place is huge Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
This local history museum is so large you could spend days here looking at the exhibits. There are 3 floors here with a small outside area that has old farm machinery. All of the exhibits are well lighted & have good descriptions. Also, admission is free. If you are in Deming, you need to come here.See more..
4.5Billy the Kid Museum(243 reviews) - A lot to see Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
A trip thru the New Mexico past during the 1800's and early 1900's Summer Hours May 15th thru October 1st Open daily 8:30 A.M. -5:00 P.M. NO MUSEUM TOURS AFTER 4:30 Winter hours Oct 2nd thru May 14th open Monday thru Saturday 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. No museum tours after 4:30 P.M. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS DURING WINTER HOURS Museum Is open on Sunday during Summer hoursSee more..
4.5Carlsbad Museum and Art Center(239 reviews) - Well-displayed and informative exhibits Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums • History Museums
The museum had a variety of exhibits to appeal to different interests. Loved the history section including the history section highlighting important people from the area. The gift shop had some nice items at reasonable prices.See more..
4.5Silver City Museum(215 reviews) - Fancier than expected Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
In a restored 1881 Mansard/Italianate house, you'll find this fascinating history museum, which includes more than 20,000 items and artifacts related to the people and history of southwest New Mexico.See more..
The Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on old Route 66. Many of the genuine fossils on display were collected by students enrolled in the College's Paleontology program. Also on display are life-sized bronze dinosaur sculptures created through the College's Fine Arts Bronze program. We offer a discount on admission for active military, seniors, and educators. Parking available for RV's.See more..
4.5Fort Stanton Museum(99 reviews) - Fort Stanton Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
Fort Stanton Historic Site preserved and operated by New Mexico Historic Sites, is one of the best preserved military instillations form the frontier era in New Mexico. Built in 1855, the Fort was pivotal to the settlement of New Mexico territory, the Civil War, the Lincoln County War, and Indian Wars. It continued its life from 1899 as a T.B. hospital and also a WW2 internment camp. Billy the Kid, Kit Carson, and Black Jack Pershing all spent time at Fort Stanton. Encompassing 240 acres of historic trails, buildings, and volunteer supported museum, the Fort hosts regular living history programs every Saturday. The 3rd Saturday of the month the Fort comes alive with 1858 Garrison living history programs featuring demonstrations and interactive experiences of antebellum fort life where you can experience the daily duties of the frontier soldier (except July and December). Grounds Open Daily: 9-5 Museum Open Daily: 10- 4 CLOSED: Thanksgiving & Christmas Day Advanced Reservations for organized tours or school programs of 10 or more can be arranged by calling the number above.See more..
What an unusual gem of a find! Spent an hour or so in this former schoolhouse filled with every sort of treasure-or-junk imaginable!. It was like a mini (very mini) version of the V&A collection in London, but with items collected over the years that directly relate to Tucumcari, Route 66 and New Mexico. Worth a short detour if you're in the neighborhood. Very helpful and knowledgeable docent on duty!See more..
WNMU Museum invites you to explore the prehistory and history of Southwest New Mexico and learn why people throughout the ages have selected this rich and enchanting region as their home. The recently completed stunning transformation of Fleming Hall, funded by the 2016 Higher Education G.O. Bond, created an open, light, secure, and climate-controlled environment that highlights our National Register of Historic Places building, collections, and exhibitions enhancing the visitor experience. The Museum is a work in progress. We continue to enhance the visitor experience by finishing exhibitions, creating interpretative signage, and opening additional rooms. Western New Mexico University Museum is the home of the NAN Ranch Collection—the largest and most complete collection of Mimbres materials in existence from a single prehistoric Mimbres site, and the largest and most comprehensive permanent interpretative exhibition of Mimbres pottery and artifacts in the world.See more..
Museum was closed .. as is most everything during this tumultuous year of 2020 .. where everything is blown way out of proportion. You can visit the cemetary at any time ... it's pretty spooky in there ... I saw the billboards, so I had to find the time to stop and see this historical grave site, even though no one is even sure where his actual body is. All in all its an interesting story. I was in the cemetary alone, and got a pretty spooky feeling, telling me to leave now, right after I spent some time at Billy's site. I've seen ghosts walking at Gettysburg, at 1am with friends. Ever since, I don't question the feelings I get at cemeteries. See more..
5.0War Eagles Air Museum(75 reviews) - Awesome Museum! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
Aviation and Automobile museum located in Santa Teresa, NM just outside El Paso, TX. 64,000 square foot hangar located at the Dona Ana County Airport at Santa Teresa.See more..
off in a quiet older section of town, the Historical Center for Southwest New Mexico is a gem if you enjoy personal glimpses into the past. No preachy displays her, just a charming, well maintained historic home filled with artifacts from the local area. This is well worth the stop and I think the best of all of the Roswell museums. Excellent displays of home furnishings and period costumes from 1880 to 1950.See more..
4.5Mineralogical Museum(40 reviews) - A hidden "gem" Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums
The museum is not very big; an hour is enough time to see everything. But what a collection of minerals! Mostly arranged by regions of the world where they were found, the gem samples have tremendous variety in size, shape and color. Seeing the difference between gold as found in the ground and pyrites ("fools gold") was particularly interesting. The museum also has several examples of petrified wood, some in the display cases and some large pieces in front of the building. If you find yourself in Socorro, definitely take time to visit the museum.See more..
4.5Columbus Depot Museum(38 reviews) - An amazing museum Spent < 1 hour History Museums
This is a fabulous museum inside an old train depot that tells in great detail the raid on Columbus by Pancho Villa. You will become an expert on the raid after you visit the museum. Besides the exhibits on the raid, the building by itself is fascinating. Don't miss the section of wood floor that has rope between the boards for insulation. Also, the lady that ran the place was nice & answered any questions that I had. I am glad I visited.See more..
Operated by the Albuquerque Museum, this historic home features a varied collection of more than 1,300 items ranging from early Spanish-Colonial to 19th-century Victorian styles.See more..
4.0Las Cruces Railroad Museum(31 reviews) - Small, but interesting. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
This museum has free admission and parking. It is small. The size of an old depot. But, it's well maintained and interesting. One room is laid out with model trains. You can tell that a lot of work went into it and well worth seeing (if you're into that sort of thing). Fortunately while we were there, a locomotive pulled up right behind the depot, to drop off tankers and pick up box cars. That was very cool. We really enjoyed watching that.See more..
4.5Tularosa Basin Museum of History(30 reviews) - Nice museum full of interesting stories Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Natural History Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
This is a wonderful local museum. The history is easy to follow, and the displays are filled with interesting information. It’s clear the people who run this museum care a lot about their areas history, and it made me want to care too. I was really interested by a lot of the information they included, like the stories about the war and the Trinity site, Alamogordos early history, and the geology of the region (shown with hand crafted dioramas!).See more..
This museum is far and above one's expectations for a town the size of Las Cruces. Most of the special exhibitions are outstanding, and after your visit you can cross the little plaza to visit the Branigan Cultural Center, also almost always a delight!See more..
Time is elastic. The sign on the door said 'Back at 2' but the person in charge didn't reappear until sometime after 2.30. It was worth the return visit, to see this very interesting museum. It is really constructed for the locals and we tourists are privileged to also learn from it.See more..
4.0Blackwater Draw Museum(16 reviews) - If you like Digs, this is the place Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM History Museums
We spent half a day going over this site and driving through the trails. We have been out here for several years and have seen the sign, but finally went exploring. Well worth the trip if you like archaeological sites and history. See more..
4.0Mogollon Museum(9 reviews) - Informative and friendly staff Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
We visited this turn back in time yesterday. The lady working the museum knew her history. There were lots of photos from times past. In addition, there were many items from centuries past. You can even Go in the entry way of a mine shaft. Well worth a stop!See more..
4.5Lordsburg-Hildalgo County Museum(9 reviews) - Local Gem Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
This is only open Monday through Friday and only 1.00pm until 5.00pm. If you are able to get here during the times mentioned, you are in for a treat. Large building with such varied exhibits that you will most likely be there for the time that it is open. There are many fascinating exhibits and the folks who are there provide a very in depth account of what happened in this area. Get off the interstate and visit, it is well worth your timeSee more..
Local history museum located in unique historic house from 1905, with modern art annex containing regularly updated art exhibits from local organizationsSee more..
4.0Carrizozo Heritage Museum(7 reviews) - Best Small Museum Ever Thursday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Friendly knowledgeable staff, clean, great exhibits on the the town of Carrizozo, area ranching and the railroad which built the town of Carrizozo.See more..
5.0Bond House Museum(5 reviews) - Authors loved their visit to the Bond House Museum! Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • History Museums
We shared stories from our book Women Marked for History at the Bond House Museum recently. We were amazed with the history of the Espanola Valley that is captured in this Museum. If you love New Mexico history, the Bond House Museum is a Must See! Phil and Rosanne Archuletta, Authors of Women Marked for HistorySee more..
Creative displays and a fascinating collection of artifacts and archeology. If you can get one of the owners to walk through with you, you will learn much.See more..
I was greatly disappointed in our trip to White Oaks, expecting to see more. The waitress at No Scum Saloon pointed our attention to the school building and told us it was usually open. It was not. There were no other buildings available to see in the town. Bottom line .... don't waste your time.See more..
3.5Village of Hatch Museum(2 reviews) - I Love Visiting Small Local Museums Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
This is a very tiny museum...no cost of admission..feel free to donate. What I really liked about this museum is that it had about ten articles on the different historical places, people, etc. from the area...and they were very good. I took a copy of each...and they are scanned to my computer for further reference. I have some new ideas on places to visit the next time I am in the area.See more..
This is a reconstruction which uses some of the original materials. The staff gives a good, informative tour. If you have stopped at the Carson Museum in Taos, this will really bookend your experience. Highly recommend. Takes an hour.See more..
1.0Clovis Depot Model Train Museum(1 review) - Not open Spent < 1 hour History Museums This place is closed. No sign of it reopening anytime soon. You might try to call ahead if you plan on visiting it in the next few months. Don't go out of your way expecting it to be open. See more..
This museum is housed in a building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was a general store in the 1920"s and is considered a landmark in the Mimbres Valley. The museum displays local history, natural history, and a glimpse of life in the past. Everyone is sure to find something of interest and leave having learned something new. .See more..
Roosevelt County Museum(0 review) Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums Founded in 1940 through funding provided by the Works Project Administration (WPA), the Roosevelt County Museum (RCM) is located on the campus of ENMU-Portales just off of Hwy 70 (W 2nd St). All displays in the museum have been donated by county residents. Upon entering, you'll be immediately swept backward in time to the early life and times of the residents of Roosevelt County. The displays include relics of the home including antique furniture and an Edison phonograph as well as the technology of the past as evidenced by a printing press and a medical instrument collection.See more..
Villa Philmonte(0 review) Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • History Museums
The Villa Philmonte was the New Mexico home of Waite and Genevieve Phillips. It was constructed in the Spanish Mediterranean style from 1926 to 1927 and it is 28,400 square feet in size. The Villa Philmonte is a house museum today. Tour guides tell the story of the Phillips family, their Philmont Ranch, and the gifting of that ranch in two parcels to the Boy Scouts of America, 1938 and 1941.See more..
