At a Glance
- TypeRailroad museum
- LocationNM
- Rating4.6 ★325 Google reviews
About Belen Harvey House Museum
Restored 1910 Belen Harvey House (Fred Harvey Company) adjacent to the still-active BNSF Belen Subdivision main line. Houses railroad history exhibits, Harvey Girls history, and a working model railroad. Walking museum, no rides. Operated by City of Belen.
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Plan Your Visit
- ParkingFree lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- Good ForFamilies
- HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PMThursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PMFriday: 12:00 – 5:00 PMSaturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PMSunday: Closed
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History
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The Belen Harvey House, at 104 North 1st Street in Belen, New Mexico, was built in 1910 as a Harvey House — one of the Fred Harvey Company's chain of restaurants serving railway stations across the U.S. Southwest. For decades the building was believed to date to 1901 as the Santa Fe Hotel, but that theory was disproved in 2001 by an architectural engineer from the Office of Historic Preservation in Santa Fe. Designed by architect Myron Church in the Mission/Spanish Revival style, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and now operates as a museum run by the City of Belen. The restored Harvey House sits beside the still-active BNSF Belen Subdivision main line, and its exhibits cover local railroad history, the story of the Harvey Girls who staffed the company's eating houses, and a working model railroad — a walking museum with trackside views rather than train rides.
Around the Depot
Belen HotelAttraction·★ 4.8 (4)2 min walkDirections →SouthWest Model Railroad MuseumMuseum·★ 4.6 (14)2 min walkDirections →Hub City HeatGift Shop·★ 4.8 (8)2 min walkDirections →Tanner Woolley MemorialPark·★ 5 (1)4 min walkDirections →Anna Becker ParkPark·★ 4.1 (584)5 min walkDirections →Susan Dubiel FramingGift Shop·★ 5 (26)7 min walkDirections →El Corazon de Belen Garden ParkPark·★ 4 (2)8 min walkDirections →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Belen Harvey House Museum located?
Belen Harvey House Museum is located in NM.
How do I get tickets to Belen Harvey House Museum?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at https://www.belen-nm.gov/.