HERZSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM

CLAYTON, NM

The Herzstein Memorial Museum is a historical museum located in Clayton, New Mexico. The museum was established in 1960 and is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Clayton and the surrounding area. The museum is housed in a two-story building that was originally built in 1916 as the First National Bank of Clayton.

The museum's collection includes a wide range of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the rich history of the area. Visitors can explore exhibits on the prehistoric cultures that once inhabited the region, as well as displays on the Spanish colonial period, the Santa Fe Trail, and the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century. The museum also has exhibits on the early pioneers and settlers of the area, as well as displays on local agriculture, ranching, and mining.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Herzstein Memorial Museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibits throughout the year, as well as educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free. Visitors to Clayton and the surrounding area will find the Herzstein Memorial Museum to be an informative and engaging exploration of the region's rich history and culture.

HERZSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLAYTON NM. US MID #8403500111

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 239,904 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 75
CLAYTON
NM
88415-0075

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