Western New Mexico University Museum

Western New Mexico University Museum Western New Mexico University Museum, Fleming Hall hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4: The Museum is a work in progress.

WNMU Museum invites you to explore the prehistory and history of Southwest New Mexico and learn why people throughout the ages have selected this rich and enchanting region as their home. The recently completed stunning transformation of Fleming Hall, funded by the 2016 Higher Education G.O. Bond, created an open, light, secure, and climate-controlled environment that highlights our National Regis

ter of Historic Places building, collections, and exhibitions enhancing the visitor experience. We continue to enhance the visitor experience by finishing exhibitions, creating interpretative signage, and opening additional rooms.

04/02/2026

Open regular business hours Friday, April 3, 2026 (9:00 am - 4:30 pm)!

03/06/2026

Spring Break Closure
Sunday, March 8th - Saturday, March 14th.
Regular hours resume Sunday, March 15th.

12/19/2025

Winter Break Closure
Saturday, December 20th - Sunday January 4th.
Regular hours resume Monday January 5th.

The WNMU Museum has a wide variety of gifts for last minute holiday shopping. We have something for everyone, you may ev...
12/16/2025

The WNMU Museum has a wide variety of gifts for last minute holiday shopping. We have something for everyone, you may even be able to find something for yourself!

We will be open regular business hours 9 am - 4:30 pm through Friday, December 19th. We will close for the Winter Break beginning Saturday, December 20th - Sunday January 4th.




Today is the day to make a difference! Giving to the WNMU Foundation on Giving Tuesday directly supports the WNMU Museum...
12/02/2025

Today is the day to make a difference!

Giving to the WNMU Foundation on Giving Tuesday directly supports the WNMU Museum.

Your contribution helps us strengthen programs, enhance resources, and expand opportunities across campus.

We invite you to join us and make a gift today by clicking

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All gifts made through the WNMU Foundation (Blackbaud Merchant Services Platform) are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Thank you for your generosity.



11/26/2025
WNMU Museum Thanksgiving Closure:Sunday, November 23rd - Sunday, November 30th. We will be open regular business hours o...
11/20/2025

WNMU Museum Thanksgiving Closure:
Sunday, November 23rd - Sunday, November 30th.

We will be open regular business hours on Saturday, November 22nd from 10 am - 4 pm.

Regular hours of operation will resume on Monday, December 1st from 9 am - 4:30 pm.


We are open today for our regular scheduled hours. 9 AM - 4:30 PM
11/11/2025

We are open today for our regular scheduled hours.
9 AM - 4:30 PM

10/06/2025

We are excited that the WNMU Museum elevator is operational once again.

The WNMU Museum hosting the first Hispanic Unity Ball!Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, Student Life teamed up with M...
09/13/2025

The WNMU Museum hosting the first Hispanic Unity Ball!

Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, Student Life teamed up with M.E.Ch.A they planned an amazing event, this year’s theme Hasta La Raiz.
A formal ball students dressed to impress enjoying each other’s company, listened to impactful words from guest speakers, and received awards for outstanding student achievements.


This artifact, a knife sharpener is part of the museums NAN Ranch Collection and can be seen on L3 of the museum along w...
08/29/2025

This artifact, a knife sharpener is part of the museums NAN Ranch Collection and can be seen on L3 of the museum along with some other really neat tools on your next visit.

We will be open Labor Day weekend as well as Labor Day!

Address

Silver City, NM

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(575) 538-6386

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