Raton Museum

The tiny storefront Raton Museum, inside the 1906 Coors Building (the beer manufacturer once used it as a warehouse), brims with artifacts of the coal camps, railroading, ranch life, and the Santa Fe Trail. The museum, which has a large and interesting photo collection, is a good first stop on a visit to the area. The docents enjoy explaining local history.

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

Average Rating

80

The building is very spacious, the staff was very friendly. It's more of a display of old stuff without a lot of explanation, likely the ace is under funded. Downtown Raton has seen better days...

Posted by Alan O. on July 28, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Amazing

Average Rating

100

There are so many items to see at this museum, very informative about Raton and the area. Actually found a picture there with a family member in it. So much history!

Posted by EileenM214 on August 17, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

A Very Interesting Stop

Average Rating

100

If you have a hour or so in Raton, spend it at this local museum. It is in a former department store and still shows the tin ceiling and original floors. The collection is extensive, focusing on local history although there is an excellent small collection of western Native American items. The basketry is especially impressive. There is an interesting...

Posted by AlbuquerqueD_W on August 04, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

New location in Raton

Average Rating

60

Lots of local and surrounding county history here. The people who put
this together have done a marveleous job and desire much credit.

Posted by Richard M on May 28, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Amazingly knowledgeable Mr. Roger Sanchez

Average Rating

100

Fun history of the area and the cureator, Mr. Sanchez is a delight! The area was established by a multitude of miners and ranchers and the stories are great fun.

Posted by pollyann3 on January 27, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Raton Museum is located at 216 S 1, Roy, NM. This business specializes in Museums & Galleries.

Posted on August 13, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Raton Museum is located at 108 S 2nd St, Raton, NM. This business specializes in Museums & Galleries.

Posted on June 30, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.