Raton Museum
Raton Museum
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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RickDude
Cedar Hill, TX68 contributions
May 2021
I have driven past Raton for decades but finally decided to stop and visit. I am glad I did. The Raton Museum is packed full of all sorts of history. Roger, who grew up in Raton, will take you through all of it in 1 1/2 hours or you can just browse on your own.
I will be back to see more of Raton.
I will be back to see more of Raton.
Written May 27, 2021
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AlbuquerqueD_W
Albuquerque56 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
If you have a hour or so in Raton, spend it at this local museum. It is in a former department store and still shows the tin ceiling and original floors. The collection is extensive, focusing on local history although there is an excellent small collection of western Native American items. The basketry is especially impressive. There is an interesting exhibit that puts the nearby Folsom site in full perspective. The exhibit labels sometimes are rather minimal, but Curator Sanchez can answer any question that occurs to you. He is as valuable a resource as the museum itself. Like many local museums this one could use any monetary support you care to donate.
Written August 4, 2013
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Old_Drum
Warrensburg, MO229 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
We've visited several times over the years, back to when it was a little hole-in-the-wall near the RR. It's now in a nicely-restored building in the heart of the business district, with exhibits on area history, plus some nice art displays and even a traveling exhibit. Mr. Sanchez took good care of us.
Written June 5, 2012
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Bella J
Palermo, Sicilia, Italy6 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
This museum is a real treasure. It's in a huge former department store - and the curator has gone above and beyond the typical small town museum. We spent an hour there and he shared wonderful stories about fabulous items - a bank safe that had a time clock in it-- very unusual -- miner's lamps that could NOT start on fire -- an incredibly beautiful upright piano that came across the prairie by covered wagon, that he let us play! The most recent addition is a fantastic set of glass negatives that he is going to have developed. If you have an hour to spare, you won't be disappointed. He's a very personable guy and you can easily listen to him for hours. You will miss a lot of very interesting US history if you just poke around but this guy makes history come alive.
Written July 21, 2015
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Tom S
Hemet, CA7 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
Native American history and detailed information of the life experienced by early settlers and their place in Western lore.
Written July 16, 2015
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pepper13420
Placitas, NM93 contributions
Jul 2015
Don't miss this delightful museum! Funded by the Historical Society, there is one paid employee and he is a gem! He'll be pleased to give you a full guided tour which he said is 1.5 to 2 hours. We begged off and he offered a shorter version. True to his word, it was only half an hour and tons of information. There is no charge.
Written July 12, 2015
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Chris L
Albuquerque, NM1,564 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
This museum is in a restored original building that is beautiful in and of itself. They have great artifacts from various walks of life; everything from local mining camps, prehistoric fossils and rocks and household implements. And it's free of charge!
Written June 11, 2014
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EileenM5780
Raton, NM10 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
There are so many items to see at this museum, very informative about Raton and the area. Actually found a picture there with a family member in it. So much history!
Written August 17, 2013
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Richard M
Raton, New Mexico47 contributions
Feb 2013
Lots of local and surrounding county history here. The people who put
this together have done a marveleous job and desire much credit.
this together have done a marveleous job and desire much credit.
Written May 28, 2013
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Lyndell P
Lake Mary, FL5 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
The history of Raton and the surrounding area is fascinating. You need to take the tour with Roger to get the full value of what everything is. I've been in a 100+ museums and this was one of my favorites.
It's not just the stuff but the history that made it so special.
It's not just the stuff but the history that made it so special.
Written June 29, 2019
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varnelloliver47
Lukachukai, AZ
History. Starvation Peak and Points of Rocks. Are you allow to visit?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Raton Museum
- Raton Museum is open:
- Tue - Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wed - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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