Trip at a Glance
- TypeRailroad museum
- LocationNM
- Rating4.5 ★320 Google reviews
About Las Cruces Railroad Museum
City-operated museum in restored 1910 ATSF depot. Hands-on model railroad layouts, full-size caboose on display, free admission. Walking museum only. Listed as 'in DB' per brief; included here as canonical record.
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Las Cruces Railroad Museum. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- ParkingFree lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PMSaturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMSunday: Closed
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History
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The Las Cruces Railroad Museum occupies the city's historic Santa Fe Railroad station, a restored 1910 depot, and exhibits the impact of the railroads on the surrounding area. The railroad's arrival is itself a founding story for the city: when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe reached the Mesilla Valley, the landowners of neighboring Mesilla — then the area's leading settlement — refused to sell rights-of-way, so Las Cruces residents donated the rights-of-way and land for a depot, and the first train arrived in 1881. The depot area anchors the Alameda-Depot Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, which counts the museum among its roughly 271 contributing buildings' setting. One of four City of Las Cruces-operated museums, it offers hands-on model railroad layouts and a full-size caboose on display, with free admission — a walking museum rather than a ride operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Las Cruces Railroad Museum located?
Las Cruces Railroad Museum is located in NM.
How do I get tickets to Las Cruces Railroad Museum?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at https://las-cruces.org/1624/Railroad-Museum.