WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY MUSEUM

SILVER CITY, NM

Western New Mexico University Museum is a small but impressive museum located in Silver City, New Mexico. The museum is housed in Fleming Hall on the campus of Western New Mexico University and showcases a diverse collection of artifacts and exhibits that highlight the rich history and culture of the region.

The museum's collection includes a variety of exhibits, ranging from prehistoric Native American artifacts to contemporary art and photography. Visitors can explore displays on the mining, ranching, and railroad industries that played a significant role in the development of the region, as well as exhibits on the geology and natural history of the area.

One of the most notable exhibits at the museum is the Mimbres Collection, which features an impressive collection of pottery and other artifacts from the Mimbres culture, a prehistoric Native American society that flourished in the region from around 1000 to 1150 AD.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibits, lectures, and educational programs throughout the year. The museum is open to the public and admission is free, making it a great destination for visitors looking to learn more about the history and culture of Western New Mexico.

WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SILVER CITY NM. US MID #8403500003

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 5055386386
• website: www.wnmumuseum.org

WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY MUSEUM
1000 W COLLEGE AVE
SILVER CITY
NM
88062

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