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Contact the museum directly or join their mailing list before visiting, as winter closure dates are not clearly posted online and Google information is often outdated. Spring/fall visits are safer bets to avoid unexpected closures.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the Haunted Village event during Halloween - multiple reviewers called it a 'must-see' annual tradition worth every penny. Get on their mailing list early to secure dates, as the venue closes September 2025 to prepare.
Visitor tip
Start with the train exhibits and Pioneer Village buildings, as reviewers specifically highlighted the excellent railroad history displays and the ability to walk inside authentic historic structures for an immersive experience.
About Sacramento Mountains Museum in Cloudcroft
Pioneer settlement with period artifacts. Guided tours are available of this historic pioneer settlement filled with photos & artifacts.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Cloudcroft, New Mexico at 9,000 ft elevation
- Main Attractions
- Pioneer Village, historic exhibits, log cabin, General Store
- Admission
- Adults $5, Children 6-12 $3, Military discounts available
- Hours
- Wed-Sat 10am-4pm (summer), Fri-Sat 10am-4pm (winter, weather permitting)
What visitors say
Awesome place. Loved how you can walk inside the buildings, and get up close and personal. It’s worth the $5 a person. Went in late May, beautiful weather. Overall well worth taking the couple of hours to see everything. Loved the…
Wonderful place to see the history of Cloudcroft. All the museum docents are wonderful and friendly. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST visit during Halloween for their Haunted Village. It is worth every penny. I wait for this event every year!!!…
Loved this place! We were delighted that they had several displays with the local train information plus a great deal of information on the history of the area. You'll find nuggets of information on the ancient past, the native american…
From 72 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum spans 2½ wooded acres at 9,000 ft elevation in the Sacramento Mountains, featuring approximately 8 authentic historical buildings from the early 1900s that visitors can explore
- The museum features exhibits on the Cloud-Climbing Railway, a notable historic railroad that served the area, with models and panoramic photographs of the historic Lodge and landmarks
- The museum operates a seasonal Haunted Village event during Halloween that reviewers describe as a must-see annual attraction worth planning ahead for
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