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Visitor tip
The museum features an eclectic mix beyond just Billy the Kid artifacts, including antique vehicles, old cars, wagons, and other Old West memorabilia. Browse the entire collection rather than focusing on one area for the best experience.
Visitor tip
The gift shop is substantial and worth exploring. Many visitors mention it as a highlight, so allow time to browse unique Old West and Billy the Kid-themed items.
Visitor tip
This family-owned and operated museum welcomes all ages and provides an immersive step back into the early 1800s frontier period, making it suitable for educational visits with children interested in Western history.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Location
- Fort Sumner, New Mexico (2 miles east of downtown)
- Collection
- ~60,000 frontier and Billy the Kid artifacts
- Founded
- January 1953
What visitors say
The Billy the Kid Museum in Fort Sumpter, New Mexico, is much later than it appears. We really enjoyed our visit and speaking with the folks that operate it. They have a large collection of original Billy the Kid memorabilia but also a…
$6 for seniors or $7 regular entry. I'm surprised there was so much to see inside. It's like taking a step back into the early 1800's. Tons of information about Billy the Kid and his friends. Plan on spending 60-90 minutes seeing…
We made an impromptu stop at this fascinating destination on our return trip to Texas. Although unplanned, the visit proved to be a delightful surprise. The site boasts an impressive array of memorabilia and intriguing facts, with…
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Did You Know?
- The museum houses approximately 60,000 relics spanning the 1800s to early 1900s frontier period, with a significant collection of original Billy the Kid memorabilia and artifacts
- The museum is family-owned and operated, with staff actively engaging visitors to discuss the extensive collection
- The collection features an eclectic mix beyond Billy the Kid artifacts, including antique vehicles, old cars, wagons, rifles, typewriters, and Old West memorabilia
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