RATON MUSEUM

RATON, NM

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Trinidad Brewery Building Credit: gmeador

The Raton Museum, located in Raton, New Mexico, is a small but fascinating museum that showcases the history of the region. The museum is housed in a beautiful red brick building, which was formerly the First National Bank of Raton. The building was constructed in 1916 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986.

The museum features exhibits that cover the history of the area, including exhibits on the Santa Fe Trail, the coal mining industry, and the railroad. Visitors can see artifacts such as photographs, tools, and household items from the past. There is also a section dedicated to the Native American history of the region, with displays of pottery, baskets, and other items.

One of the highlights of the museum is the restored bank vault, which is located on the second floor. Visitors can see the original vault door and learn about the history of the bank and its role in the community.

The Raton Museum also hosts various events throughout the year, such as lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. It is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, and admission is free. Overall, the Raton Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest.

RATON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in RATON NM. US MID #8403500193

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 30,511 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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RATON MUSEUM
216 S 1ST ST
RATON
NM
87740-3904

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MID # 8403500193
Name RATON MUSEUM
Alternate Name RATON MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 850282683
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 30,816
REVENUE 30,511
LAT/LONG 36.901589, -104.438247
CODES FIPS State Code: 35
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 950600
US Census Block: 3014