The purpose of the Silver City Museum Society is to support, through fundraising and other activities, the mission of the Silver City Museum, a municipally owned and established museum. The Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1985. The Museum Society augments operational support from the Town of Silver City, enhancing Museum programming and public services.
An Award-Winning Small Town Museum with an Incomparable Setting
The Silver City Museum’s home is an Mansard-Italianate style house built in the 1880s at the height of the mining boom using local brick and lumber. The original pine flooring can still be seen on the upper floors. Repurposed multiple times, the building has served as a sanitarium, firehouse and eventually Silver City’s first history museum. It stands as a testament to the region’s rich history, inviting visitors to explore its past through its carefully preserved architecture and curated exhibits.
Silver City is a small town with an extraordinary history. The museum allows residents and visitors alike to explore the region’s multicultural past and learn how shaped our present.
From Our Collection
The collection of historical objects and documents that the museum holds in trust for the citizens of the region contains more than 50,000 items.
The scope of the museum’s collection spans the entire period of human habitation in southwest New Mexico, from thousands of years ago to yesterday.
Get Involved
In addition to their financial investments in the Silver City Museum Society’s through annual dues, our members personally invest time, energy and enthusiasm in our cultural cause. Their contributions impact the educational programs, exhibition-related events and special projects that make their—and our—cultural experiences more meaningful.
NEWS
Stay up-to-date with what’s going on at the Museum and read past issues of the Silver City Museum quarterly publication, The Mansardian.
EVENTS
Learn about the annual events and programs hosted by the Silver City Museum Society.
STORE
Discover a treasure trove at the Silver City Museum Shop, showcasing the culture of Silver City, Grant County, and Southwest NM.