Silver City Museum

Silver City Museum Small museum. Big impact. Downtown Silver City | New Mexico

www.silvercitymuseum.org
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The Silver City Museum, founded in 1967, serves Grant County, New Mexico with diverse educational programming, unique and new exhibits, and community events.

05/03/2026

The Silver City Museum is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. The full job description and employment can be viewed and/or downloaded at www.townofsilvercity.org

CALLING ALL VENDORS!It's that time again folks! The Silver City Museum's 42nd Annual Ice Cream Social is exactly 90 days...
04/04/2026

CALLING ALL VENDORS!

It's that time again folks! The Silver City Museum's 42nd Annual Ice Cream Social is exactly 90 days away, and we want YOU to be part of this community tradition!

When: Saturday, July 4th | 10am - 3pm
Where: Silver City Museum Courtyard
Expected Attendance: 1,200+ people of all ages

We're seeking: Food vendors. Craft vendors. Nonprofit organizations.

This is a perfect opportunity to connect with our community during one of Silver City's most popular annual events!

Ready to join us?
Download your vendor application at: https://www.silvercitymuseum.org/620/Ice-Cream-Social

Application Deadline: Saturday, June 6

Questions? Contact our Events Manager Ana Trinidad:
Phone: 575-597-0227
Email: [email protected]

Hey. You. The one who keeps saying you'll come see Jay Hemphill's exhibit before it closes this Sunday. That's it. That'...
03/26/2026

Hey. You. The one who keeps saying you'll come see Jay Hemphill's exhibit before it closes this Sunday. That's it. That's the post.

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!The Silver City Museum's Community Conversations series kicks off 2026 with Gila Nationa...
03/25/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

The Silver City Museum's Community Conversations series kicks off 2026 with Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes.

Wednesday, April 1 | 12pm - 1pm
The Hearth - 1915 N. Swan Street, Silver City

Can't attend in person? To attend via Zoom visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3264697414

For more information visit us at silvercitymuseum.org

This program is free and open to the public and is presented in partnership with Western Institute for Lifelong Learning.

The Silver City Museum runs on community, and we're always glad to have more of it. Collections work, helping run the Mu...
03/24/2026

The Silver City Museum runs on community, and we're always glad to have more of it. Collections work, helping run the Museum Store, serving up ice cream at our July 4th Ice Cream Social, you name it... There's a role here for just about anyone!

Visit our website to fill out a volunteer application, or come by the museum and grab one at the front desk. Spring is a great time to start something new!

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!We're opening a new exhibit celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Western Institute f...
03/18/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

We're opening a new exhibit celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Western Institute for Lifelong Learning, hosting two community conversations, and offering a historic walking tour as part of Continental Divide Trail Coalition's Trail Days. Everything is free and open to the public.

Honestly though, that "free and open to the public" part doesn't happen by accident. If your museum matters to you, consider giving during this year's Give Grandly. Our nonprofit partners, The Friends of the Silver City Museum, will be there! Every bit helps us stay open, active, and yours.

Full details in the flyer below. See you all out there!

The Silver City Museum is joining Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery - Silver City's Shamrock Stroll!Tuesday March 1...
03/16/2026

The Silver City Museum is joining Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery - Silver City's Shamrock Stroll!

Tuesday March 17

Head into one of our exhibits and snap a selfie with a mystery object. Upload your photo via the QR code.

Here's your clue: Father Aull had a remedy for tuberculosis, and it smelled like a swimming pool. Find his chlorine gas breathing treatment machine, and you've found your selfie spot. That's Aull we're asking!

We'll be open tomorrow from 9am to 430pm. And while you're hunting for your clue, don't forget to browse the Museum Store!

Every object has a story.Take this sombrero. A small one, actually. Too small and too ornate for a working hat. The meta...
02/11/2026

Every object has a story.

Take this sombrero. A small one, actually. Too small and too ornate for a working hat. The metallic thread (likely silver, now tarnished with age) tells you this hat was made for occasions, not sun protection.

The hat itself may be small, but the story behind it is remarkable.

This sombrero once belonged to Lewis Green Stevenson, who came to Silver City in 1898 to work for the Hearst family. The Hearsts built a church in Pinos Altos and ran a gold mine in the area, gold that would eventually find its way into the construction and decoration of the famous Hearst Castle in California.

Stevenson went on to become the Secretary of State of Illinois. His father, Adlai E. Stevenson I, served as Vice President of the United States. His son, Adlai Stevenson II, became Governor of Illinois and twice ran for the presidency, losing to Eisenhower in both 1952 and 1956. He later served as Ambassador to the United Nations under President Kennedy.

Three generations of American political history with a New Mexico connection, starting with a hat in Silver City.

This sombrero was transferred to us from the McLean County History Museum in Illinois. After a thorough evaluation of their collection, they identified items connected to Stevenson's time in New Mexico and offered them a proper home right here at the Silver City Museum.

Rollin' into Monday like...Photo Caption: Mildred, age 4. Silver City, 1912. Silver City Museum Collections #7977.
02/02/2026

Rollin' into Monday like...
Photo Caption: Mildred, age 4. Silver City, 1912. Silver City Museum Collections #7977.

Address

312 W Broadway Street
Silver City, NM
88061

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(575) 538-5921

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