SALMON RUINS AND HERITAGE PARK

BLOOMFIELD, NM

Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park is a historic archaeological site and museum in Bloomfield, New Mexico. The site is located on the banks of the San Juan River, and consists of the ruins of a Chacoan great house, as well as several other Chacoan and ancestral Puebloan structures. The great house was built between 1050 and 1150 AD, and is the largest of the Chacoan great houses in the San Juan Basin.

The Salmon Ruins Museum, located adjacent to the site, houses a collection of artifacts found at the site, including pottery, tools and weapons, jewelry, and architectural features. The museum also has interactive exhibits, a gift shop, and a library.

The ruins of the great house are a popular destination for visitors to the area. Visitors can walk the grounds of the ruins, view the remains of the great house, and learn about the history of the people who lived there. The museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year.

The Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park is owned by the City of Bloomfield and is a part of the San Juan County Historical Sites. The site is open to visitors from 8am to 5pm daily, with extended hours during the summer months. Admission to the site is free, however donations are welcome to help support the site and its programs.

SALMON RUINS AND HERITAGE PARK is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BLOOMFIELD NM. US MID #8403500025

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: 5056322013
• website: http://www.salmonruins.com

SALMON RUINS MUSEUM
6131 US 64
BLOOMFIELD
NM
87413

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