Children's Museums
Billy The Kid Museum
📍 1435 Sumner Ave, Fort Sumner, NM 88119🌐 www.billythekidmuseumfortsumner.com/index.html
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Billy The Kid Museum
Billy The Kid Museum is a children's museum in Fort Sumner, NM. 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. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,837 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Location
- Fort Sumner, New Mexico (2 miles east of downtown)
- Best For
- All ages
- Collection
- ~60,000 frontier and Billy the Kid artifacts
- Founded
- January 1953
💡 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
- Admission is affordable at $6 for seniors or $7 for regular entry, with visitors reporting 60-90 minutes needed to view all exhibits and read historical information
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan to spend 60-90 minutes to fully explore the museum and read about the artifacts and their historical significance. The collection is more extensive than the modest exterior suggests.
- Entry is very affordable at $6 for seniors and $7 for regular admission, making it an excellent value for a detailed exploration of Billy the Kid memorabilia and 60,000+ frontier-era artifacts.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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