Western New Mexico University Museum

The Western New Mexico University Museum is a campus museum in Silver City, New Mexico, documenting aspects of the region’s natural and cultural history. It serves as a teaching and public museum affiliated with Western New Mexico University.

Small public galleries present material related to southwestern New Mexico, including archaeological and natural history displays and rotating exhibitions. Exhibits are arranged to support classroom use and community education rather than large-scale tourist programming.

The museum is operated by Western New Mexico University to preserve regional collections and support hands-on teaching and research. Its holdings have been assembled to document local archaeology, ethnography, and natural history.

The facility sits on WNMU’s main campus in Silver City, Grant County, in southwestern New Mexico, and is positioned to serve the university community and residents of the surrounding Gila region.

• On campus: The museum is located on the university campus and supports teaching and research activities.
• Visitor information: Hours and any admission charges vary with the academic calendar, so consult the university website before visiting.