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Western New Mexico University Museum

World’s largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery, natural / local history.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
1000 W. College, end of 10th St.
Phone
505-538-6386
Website
www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm
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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

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