Some of the best things in life are certainly free–and that includes some pretty interesting areas around our state. If you’re looking for a small adventure that won’t cost you a penny, then you’ll want to check out one of these fantastically free museums located right here in New Mexico:
- Classical Gas Museum, Embudo
Julio Chong/Google Dedicated to road culture from yesteryear, the Classical Gas Museum is a unique stop in this tiny town. The museum is home to some vintage items that will take you back to a time when neon signs, visible gas pumps, and fiberglass Big Boy statues were a common sight along the highway. Address: 1977 State Road 68, Embudo, NM 87531 Phone: 505-852-2995
- Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, Deming
Terri-Lyn Mick/Google Once an armory building for the National Guard, this beautiful brick building is now the home of the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. A history museum filled with artifacts, photos, and antiques, the museum details the past and present life of people who called Deming home over the centuries. Address: 301 S Silver Ave, Deming, NM 88030 Website: lunacountyhistoricalsociety.com
- Lake Valley Historic Townsite, Las Cruces
BLM New Mexico/Flickr While not technically a museum, the remains of this old mining town have been preserved for future generations to learn about life in New Mexico’s territorial days. While here, you can take a self-guided walking tour in to learn more about the area. Website: blm.gov
- Millicent Rogers Museum, El Prado
Dave Shultz/Google A socialite, fashion icon, and activist during the first half of the 20th century, Millicent Rogers was also a prolific art collector. The collections and exhibits at the museum include a wide range of Native American arts and jewelry, Latino art, and contemporary pieces highlighting life and culture in the Southwest. Address: 1504 Millicent Rogers Rd El Prado, NM 87259 Website: millicentrogers.org
- Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum, Roswell
Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum/Facebook The items in this museum may be tiny but there’s no shortage of miniatures here. Dolls, dollhouses, shadow boxes, and other small treasures cover more than 5000 square feet of this unique Roswell museum. Address: 320 N Richardson Ave, Roswell, NM 88201 Website: miniaturesandcuriouscollectionsmuseum.org
- Russell’s Car & Collectible Museum, Glenrio
Ron Sylvester/Google Located inside a roadside travel center, this small museum houses some gorgeous classic cars and memorabilia related to travel from yesteryear. In addition to the cars, you’ll also find vintage signs, Coca-Cola dispensers you may remember from your youth, and other cool little finds. Address: 1583 Frontage Road 4132, Glenrio, NM 88434 Website: russellsttc.com
What other admission-free museums do you like to visit around the state?Share your suggestion with us and we may feature it in a future article.
Julio Chong/Google
Dedicated to road culture from yesteryear, the Classical Gas Museum is a unique stop in this tiny town. The museum is home to some vintage items that will take you back to a time when neon signs, visible gas pumps, and fiberglass Big Boy statues were a common sight along the highway. Address: 1977 State Road 68, Embudo, NM 87531 Phone: 505-852-2995
Terri-Lyn Mick/Google
Once an armory building for the National Guard, this beautiful brick building is now the home of the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. A history museum filled with artifacts, photos, and antiques, the museum details the past and present life of people who called Deming home over the centuries. Address: 301 S Silver Ave, Deming, NM 88030 Website: lunacountyhistoricalsociety.com
BLM New Mexico/Flickr
While not technically a museum, the remains of this old mining town have been preserved for future generations to learn about life in New Mexico’s territorial days. While here, you can take a self-guided walking tour in to learn more about the area. Website: blm.gov
Dave Shultz/Google
A socialite, fashion icon, and activist during the first half of the 20th century, Millicent Rogers was also a prolific art collector. The collections and exhibits at the museum include a wide range of Native American arts and jewelry, Latino art, and contemporary pieces highlighting life and culture in the Southwest. Address: 1504 Millicent Rogers Rd El Prado, NM 87259 Website: millicentrogers.org
Miniatures & Curious Collections Museum/Facebook
The items in this museum may be tiny but there’s no shortage of miniatures here. Dolls, dollhouses, shadow boxes, and other small treasures cover more than 5000 square feet of this unique Roswell museum. Address: 320 N Richardson Ave, Roswell, NM 88201 Website: miniaturesandcuriouscollectionsmuseum.org
Ron Sylvester/Google
Located inside a roadside travel center, this small museum houses some gorgeous classic cars and memorabilia related to travel from yesteryear. In addition to the cars, you’ll also find vintage signs, Coca-Cola dispensers you may remember from your youth, and other cool little finds. Address: 1583 Frontage Road 4132, Glenrio, NM 88434 Website: russellsttc.com
In the meantime, there are plenty of other free things to do in the Land of Enchantment. Check out a long yet not exhaustive list of activities in Here Are 20 Awesome Things You Can Do In New Mexico…Without Opening Your Wallet.
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Address: 301 S Silver Ave, Deming, NM 88030, USAAddress: 1977 NM-68, Embudo, NM 87531, USAAddress: 320 N Richardson Ave, Roswell, NM 88201, USAAddress: 1583 Frontage Road 4132, Glenrio, NM 88434, USAAddress: 1504 Millicent Rogers Rd, El Prado, NM 87529, USA
