Museums on the Santa Fe Trail
Herzstein Museum photo by Michael E. Pitel
Learn the fascinating history of northeast New Mexico by visiting the many museums and interpretive centers along the Santa Fe Trail.
Visit the museums in:
Museums in Cimarron, New Mexico
AZTEC MILL MUSEUM
A noted SFT landmark, the stone-block Aztec Mill built in 1864 was operated as a grist mill by Lucien Maxwell until 1870.
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Museums in Clayton, New Mexico
HERZSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM
The museum houses many fine displays on early history of Union County, especially of the homestead era.
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Museums in Las Vegas, New Mexico
LAS VEGAS SANTA FE TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Located on Historic Bridge Street the history of the Santa Fe Trail comes alive through hundreds of photos and books.
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Museums Raton, New Mexico
RATON MUSEUM (COORS BUILDING)
Small storefront history and art museum is in the 1906 Coors Building, which is on the State Register of Cultural Properties.
BOY SCOUT MUSEUM
The Boy Scout Musuem in Raton, NM is located just one block south of the Amtrak Station and BNSF Train Depot.
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Museums Springer, New Mexico
SANTA FE TRAIL MUSEUM
Includes many art exhibits and artifacts pertaining to the Santa Fe Trail and early pioneering life.
