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New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
575 522 4100
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Ranked #3 of 18 attractions in Las Cruces
Type: Natural History Museums, History Museums
Most recent review
- Apr 1, 2013
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Uxbridge, MA
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61 reviews 61 reviews
24 attraction reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

The staff at the front desk and in the animal shed may have been the only unfriendly, inattentive people we met in our 3 wonderful weeks in Las Cruces. The farm antiques in the main hall were interesting. There was a sheep shearing in the sheep barn but the doors were all locked and those inside did not respond to... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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16 reviews 16 reviews
14 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

Besides getting up close and personal with farm animals (I saw my first Texas Longhorn!), you'll see volunteers demonstrating various farm or ranch activities, changing art exhibits, great displays of everything from colorful/classic/creative hand-sewn quilts to an interesting historical collection of both wagon wheels and John Deere tractors from over the years. Don't miss the gift shop free wine tasting--you'll... More

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Plano, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 attraction reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

We went here to kill some time, but ended up loving it. The highlight for us was the talk on dowsing (divining). It captured the imagination of all five of us (my husband and I, as well as our three kids). We ended up buying some dowsing rods for $5 in the gift shop an have been dowsing ever since.... More

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

My sister got married here and the location is gorgeous. All of the wedding pictures have the beautiful purple Organ Mountains in the background. The wedding was outside but there was an option to quickly move it inside if it rained. Marci Dickerson with Dickerson's Catering did the decorations, food, and drinks. She even assisted the wedding photographer to make... More

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Seattle WA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 attraction reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I stopped in here by chance and really enjoyed it very informative and interesting information. The blacksmith pounded out a nail for me. Learned about the big water windmills and how they work plus information about Las Cruces the town would reccommend it to anyone.

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Kalama, Washington
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

We've watched this place grow over the past 10 years or so when visiting our grandchildren. It used to be one big mostly empty building. This time they had some great exhibits and we especially enjoyed seeing the cow being milked and touring the grounds in the wagon. It was a very cold day, but they had blankets to sit... More

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Hamilton, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
8 attraction reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

very spread out and difficult for the older folks to walk. Kind of boring when we went. $5 cover charge

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Mesilla, New Mexico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

nothing special...only time we go there now is for a special function or fund raiser.....Banquet food is not great. Nice shop with wines & pistachios in the lobby.

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London, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
13 attraction reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

Well laid out and fun museum with something for everyone and enough local history to be interesting.

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Boulder, Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

Very interesting lots things to see and hands on workshops, would most likely recommend to friends and family...

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