State Teachers College campus blanketed in snow, as seen from the hilltop to the west, 1945. The college became Western New Mexico University in 1963.
TAPESTRY of TRADITIONS
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Tapestry of Traditions: A Celebration of the Season
Saturday December 13 | 11am – 3pm
Silver City Museum
The Silver City Museum's beloved Victorian Christmas expands into a celebration of our community's diverse winter traditions. Enjoy Father Christmas, carols by the Silver Ringtones, warm cider and cookies, plus new additions: Chiricahua Apache winter stories, a tamalada demonstration, seasonal foods from many cultures, and kids' activities galore.
Free admission + Holiday Market with more than 15 craft and food vendors!
New exhibit "A Place in History: The Legacy of the Ailman House" also opens that day.
For details visit silvercitymuseum.org
2025 RECAP
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Thank You to Our Guest Speakers & Guests!
This year, the Silver City Museum hosted five Community Conversations featuring ten distinguished guests who shared their expertise on topics including activism in health care, self-identity, herbalism, healing across the lifespan, and mental health in Grant County.
Thank you to Gail Stammler, Dr. Kim Petrovic, Gayle Simmons, Serene Vannoy, Dr. Marie Weil, Monica Rude, Juniper Bowers, Kaya Lazzell, AnneLiese Nachman, and Robert Whitaker for enriching our community through these thoughtful discussions.
Community Conversations will return in Spring 2026—stay tuned!
NEW EXHIBITION
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"A Place in History: The Legacy of the Ailman House"
Saturday December 13
Silver City Museum
Step into the story of the building that became your museum. Built in 1881 by prospector-turned-banker H.B. Ailman, this Mansard-Italianate mansion has housed health-seekers, city councilmen, and firefighters—and since 1967, nearly six decades of community memories as the Silver City Museum. But the story goes back further, to San Vicente de la Ciénega and the land before the house.
"A Place in History: The Legacy of the Ailman House" tells that full story.
Stop by and discover the layers of history within these walls.
LAST DAYS of MEMBERSHIP HOLIDAY SHOPPING
The Silver City Museum Store
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday | 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday | 10am - 4pm
Discover Mata Ortiz pottery, bilingual children's books, and gorgeous jewelry that adds meaning to your style. Browse at your pace, get spot-on recommendations from our knowledgeable volunteers, and enjoy the kind of vibe that makes shopping feel like an outing, not an errand.
Plus, you can come snag a copy of the newly published Unpacking Silver City: Revealing the Rich Tapestry of a Historic Town.
Valued members can enjoy a 20% discount through December 31.
Shop with purpose. Support your museum. Find something extraordinary.
SUPPORT the FUTURE of LOCAL HISTORY
The Friends' Annual Appeal of 2025
The Friends of the Silver City Museum is raising funds for two exciting projects!
First: "Silver City 101," a new interactive exhibit opening fall 2026 that will showcase the museum's collection and bring local history to life for students and visitors alike. Second: a Grant County History Website—a searchable, map-based resource designed for classrooms, featuring local stories, photographs, and oral histories.
Your support makes both possible.
Donate by Mail - The Friends of the Silver City Museum, PO Box 995, Silver City, NM 88062
or Donate Online by clicking HERE.
The Friends' thank you. Your museum thanks you. The community thanks you.
Wishing you joy and warmth this holiday season, from all of us at the Silver City Museum!
None of this is possible without your ongoing support!
Silver City Museum
312 W. Broadway
Silver City, NM 88061
575-597-0221
Thank you to all of our partners and sponsors for supporting programs, exhibits, and events.
