CARRIZOZO HERITAGE MUSEUM

CARRIZOZO, NM

The Carrizozo Heritage Museum is a small museum located in Carrizozo, New Mexico. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the town and the surrounding area. The exhibits cover a range of topics, including the town's early settlers, the railroad, ranching, mining, and the local military presence.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was originally constructed in 1910 as a schoolhouse. The building has been restored and renovated to create space for exhibits, archives, and a gift shop. The exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and documents that help to tell the story of the area's past.

One of the highlights of the museum is the exhibit on the Carrizozo Malpais, a nearby volcanic field that covers over 125 square miles. The exhibit explains the geology of the area and the impact of the volcanic activity on the landscape and the people who lived there.

The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and community gatherings. It is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the area's history and sharing it with others. Admission to the museum is free, but donations are welcome to support its ongoing maintenance and programming.

CARRIZOZO HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CARRIZOZO NM. US MID #8403500093

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: 5756481105

CARRIZOZO HERITAGE MUSEUM
PO BOX 16
CARRIZOZO
NM
88301-0016

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