New Mexico Has An Entire Museum Dedicated To Farming And Ranching History And It’s As Awesome As You’d Think

Have you been looking for a new museum to explore in your free time? The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage museum is a great spot to learn about the history of our agriculture and have some fun while you do it. Thousands of years worth of history is held within these walls, and it's time to explore it. Add this to your bucket list, and let's get to planning!

Welcome to the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum, where interactive fun and history go hand in hand.

Grinding corn led to grinding wheat, and many of the tools were used for ages before better tools replaced them. The history of technology's advances is documented here to learn and explore through the ages.

The history of ranching as we know it has been lovingly traced through various stories and equipment. From the first horse riders to the legendary names we know, horses and people have been companions for eons.

Visit corrals full of livestock, watch a demonstration, or take a full tour of the huge main building's exhibit space. With admission at $5 and under depending on age, there's lots of fun to be had for the price you pay.

In addition to the exhibits and interactive displays, you'll find that the museum hosts events and outdoor activities pretty often. If you want to experience this museum on a unique day, make sure to check when they hold an event and visit then for a special experience.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays.

If you'd like to stay updated with future events, check out the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum official Facebook page, or check out the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum website.