Artesia Historical Museum & Art Center

505 West Richardson Ave., Artesia, NM 88210 Phone: 505-748-2390 Director: Nancy Dunn Hours: 8 to 5 (Tue- Sat) Admission: free

COLLECTIONS INCLUDE (Among Others):

SALLIE CHISUM ROBERT DIARIES
Sallie Chisum Robert, often called the First Lady of Artesia, was an early Texas/New Mexico pioneer. This collection includes her diaries and associated photographs and other items. Dates 1870 to 1920s, number items: 50

NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS
Among the artifacts in this collection, originally collected by New Mexico Governor William McDonald, are arrowheads, metates and manos, and Apache baskets. Dates 1900 to 1930s, number items: 500

OIL AND MINERAL COLLECTION
The Oil & Mineral Collection includes objects associated with oil field discovery and exploration, from minerals, geological specimens, and fossil rocks to drill bits and core samples.