HERZSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM

CLAYTON, NM

Eklund Hotel A Registered Cultural Property
Eklund Hotel
Built 1892
This structure has been placed on the National
Register of Historic Places by the United States
Department of the interior.
Site NO. 220
State of Mexico
Eklund Hotel Credit: QuesterMark

Herzstein Memorial Museum is a historical museum located in Clayton, New Mexico. The museum is housed in a beautiful Victorian-style building that was constructed in 1910. The Herzstein Memorial Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Clayton and the surrounding areas. The collection of the museum includes artifacts, photographs, documents, and other items that depict the life of the early settlers, ranchers, farmers, and Native Americans who inhabited the area over the years.

The museum is divided into several sections, each representing a different aspect of the history of the region. The exhibits include displays of early farming and ranching equipment, Native American artifacts, and exhibits on the history of the Santa Fe Trail. Visitors can also learn about the history of the town itself, including its famous residents, such as William Clayton, the man for whom the town is named.

The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including educational programs, exhibits, and workshops. The Herzstein Memorial Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of New Mexico and the American West. Its fascinating collection and well-curated exhibits provide a unique and engaging look at the region's rich cultural heritage.

HERZSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CLAYTON NM. US MID #8403500105

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).

Contact HERZSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM

UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
22 SOUTH SECOND STREET
CLAYTON
NM
88415-3061

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HERZSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403500105
Name UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name HERZSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 227213368
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.451969, -103.182959
CODES FIPS State Code: 35
FIPS County Code: 059
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 1172