Western New Mexico Aviation Heritage Museum

Nice explanation of early air travel

We got there later than planned on a Saturday and rushed through so the volunteer didn't have to wait for us. A very nice museum explaining the history of the light beacons that were used in the earl...

If they're not open, not interesting enough

You'll have to get lucky to be driving through when this is open, as it's not enough of a draw to justify driving out to. For early aviation buffs it is an interesting diversion. We stopped by on a lo...

Recommended to visit.

The museum is open from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. There is a knowledgeable volunteer to guide one around the buildings and the outdoor site and explain details about the early 20th century start of tr...

Historic

Unfortunately, this museum has limited operating hours but it's still worth stopping just to see the Pony Express Beacon tower, arrow and generator shed. They have signage at each exhibit explaining ...

Small museum but wonderful!

I went to the museum on a Saturday not realizing it was almost closing time. A gentleman named Steve stayed an hour beyond closing time and gave my friend and I a tour and an aviation history lesson f...