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Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame
September 13, 2018
Musings
Constitution Day
Come out and celebrate Constitution Day and see an authentic reproduction of the Constitution. See the charters that created this country.
There's still time to enter the poster contest! To make it even easier, drop off your poster at the Museum and we will turn them all in together. We will also be hosting a local contest on September 17, 2018. Contact Mary Lyle for local contest information.
Museum Closed Sept 20 & 21
Upcoming Events
Staked Plains Roundup
September 22, 2018
10am-5pm
For the second year, we are inviting the public to discover the Llano Estacado. The day includes, roping demonstrations, a chuck wagon cook-off, blacksmithing demonstrations, live animals and more! The event is FREE, but tickets for the chuckwagon meal must be purchased ahead of time. The event will be held at the rodeo arena.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
2pm
Wings
Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in World War I.
Current Exhibits
Museum Media
Museum Minute
Did you know that Hobbs was once home to an Army Air Base? Most people, even those who live here, didn't know that. We're here to tell you about it.
Click the picture to watch the video.
In the Garden
David discusses where brown recluse can be found and what happens when you get bit. **graphic photos may not be suitable for all viewers**
Click the picture to watch the video.
Curator's Corner
Every museum has objects that are "found in the collections". Many times these found in collections items remain a mystery, but that's where you come in. If you have any information please let our collections staff know: themuseum@nmjc.edu.
This week:
Cable Tool Rig
By: Frank Chapman Williams
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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