MIMBRES MUSEUM RESEARCH CENTER INC

SILVER CITY, NM

The Mimbres Museum Research Center Inc is a non-profit organization based in Silver City, New Mexico, that is dedicated to the preservation and study of the Mimbres culture. The Mimbres people lived in the Southwest region of the United States from around 200-1150 CE and are renowned for their distinctive pottery and intricate designs.

The center houses a collection of over 20,000 artifacts and archaeological specimens, including pottery, basketry, textiles, and stone tools. These artifacts are used for research and educational purposes, and the center offers tours, lectures, and workshops to the public.

In addition to its collection, the center also conducts archaeological excavations and research projects in the surrounding area. The center collaborates with universities, museums, and other institutions to further its mission of preserving and studying the Mimbres culture.

The Mimbres Museum Research Center Inc was founded in 1963 and has since become a leading authority on the Mimbres culture. Its research and educational activities have contributed greatly to our understanding of the ancient Southwest and continue to inspire new generations of scholars and enthusiasts.

MIMBRES MUSEUM RESEARCH CENTER INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SILVER CITY NM. US MID #8403500186

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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MIMBRES MUSEUM RESEARCH CENTER INC
PO BOX 1424
SILVER CITY
NM
88062

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