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Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame
March 29, 2018
Musings
Spring Break Hours
Thursday, March 29, 1-5 p.m.
Friday, March 30, CLOSED (Good Friday)
Saturday, March 31, 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, April 1, CLOSED (Easter)
In the Dark Night at the Museum
We have two separate events on April 21:
Latenighter - $10 for ages 8-12, 6-8pmDuring this latenighter, kids will be doing a multitude of experiments in order to understand what it's like to be a firefly, an ant, a bat and other creatures who have adapted to the dark.
Sleepover - $30 for ages 13-16, 9pm-7amKids will be doing more in-depth experiments about adapting to the dark including dissecting owl pellets, testing their eyesight in the dark, and competing in an escape-room type event.
Upcoming Events
Classic Film Series
Sunday, April 8, 2018
2pm
Gone with the Wind
A manipulative woman and a roguish man conduct a turbulent romance during the American Civil War and Reconstruction periods.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
2pm
The Grapes of Wrath
A poor Midwest family is forced off their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.
Current Exhibit
Now through May 13, 2018
Since prehistoric times, humans have sought to find utility in darkness, and have invented ways to acclimate to dark conditions. Visiting In the Dark, guests experience and explore these mysteries via electronic, mechanical and computer interactives, immersive dioramas and lifelike models.
Museum Media
Museum Minute
We're doing a series all about the agents of deterioration, or things that can harm your objects. This week: acid. Click on the picture above to watch the video.
In the Garden
Dr. Dirt is In the Dark talking about owl facts. Click on the picture above to watch the video.
Basic Information
Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday-Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - 1-5pm
Admission
Adults: $5
Senior (65+)/Children(6-17): $3
Museum Members: Free
Children 5 and under: Free
NMJC Faculty/Staff/Students: Free
Active Military/Veterans/First Responders: Free
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