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Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame

March 22, 2018

Musings

We apologize for 2 emails today, but this is the correct one for March 22, 2018.

Tyto owl

Spring Break Hours

Spring Break for the Junior College is next week and we will be open special hours:

Saturday, March 24 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, March 25, 1-5 p.m.
Monday, March 26, 1-5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27, 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28, 1-5 p.m.
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)

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.

Classic Film Series

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

Museum Minute:  pests

We're doing a series all about the agents of deterioration, or things that can harm your objects. This week: pests.  Click on the picture above to watch the video.

In the Garden

dr dirt video

Dr. Dirt is In the Dark talking about owls and their features.  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

Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame
575-492-2678 | themuseum@nmjc.edu
www.nmjc.edu/museum
5317 Lovington Hwy
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM 88240