Description:
This very well-presented museum of city and regional history contains collections relating to southwestern New Mexico history, mining, Native American pottery, and early photographs. Exhibits include a southwestern New Mexico history timeline, a parlor displaying Victorian decorative arts, and a chronicle of commerce in early Silver City. A local history research library is available to visitors also. The main gallery features changing exhibits. The museum is lodged in the 1881 H. B. Ailman House, a former city hall and fire station, remarkable for its cupola and Victorian mansard roof. Ailman came to Silver City penniless in 1871, made a fortune in mining, and went on to start the Meredith and Ailman Bank. Guided historic district walking tours are offered on Memorial Day and Labor Day. There's also a museum store. Take a fun trip up into the cupola for a nice view of the city.
- © Frommer's 2013
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Ask a local about Silver City Museum
Ask Silver City Locals about Silver City Museum
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- tel: 505/538-5921
- fax: 505/388-1096
Address:
- 312 W. Broadway
- Silver City, NM 88061
Hours:
- Tues-Fri 9am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
- User Rating
