Nonprofit
Western New Mexico University Museum
Mission
WNMU Museum advances understanding of the diverse cultural and artist heritages of Southwest New Mexico through research, collection, exhibition, interpretation, and exhibition
Creates opportunities for visitors to experience authentic and significant artifacts and art firsthand in meaningful contexts
Supports and enriches the educational mission of Western New Mexico University
About Us
The Western New Mexico University Museum, located in Fleming Hall on the university campus, houses the NAN Ranch Collection-the largest, most comprehensive collection of scientifically excavated prehistoric Mimbres materials from a single Mimbres site.
Other collections include the Eisele Collection of prehistoric Southwestern pottery and artifacts, including basketry; the Back Collection of historic Maria and Julian Martinez San Ildefonso Pueblo pottery and Santa Clara Pueblo pottery; historic Navajo rugs; the O.C. Hinman Collection of historic Silver City/Grant County photographs; Campus Collections containing 121+ years of university history; and the U.S. Senator (NM) Jeff Bingaman Memorabilia Collection.
Cause Areas Include
- Arts & Music
- Community Development
- Education
Location & Contact
- 5755386385
- 1000 W. College Ave, Silver City, New Mexico, US
