The City of Las Vegas Museum

Welcome to History

The City of Las Vegas Museum and Rough Rider Memorial Collection opened in 1961 as a unit of the City of Las Vegas. The Museum is housed in the historic Municipal Building, a 1940 Works Progress Administration project. The museum collection includes over 7,000 items relating to the heritage of the Las Vegas area. Many items may be viewed through our online collection catalog. The Museum offers educational opportunities through classroom visits and activities. Entertaining and informative programs for all ages are offered throughout the year.

Current Events and Programs

Phantoms of a Rail Town
The Chinese immigrant experience in Las Vegas, NM c.1882
A new, informative and exciting exhibit is now opened! Come by and learn about a piece of Las Vegas history that isn't well known!

Glimpses of the Past
"Buffalo Soldiers: The 9th U.S. Cavalry in
New Mexico 1876-188"
A Fort Union Program
This program will be held at the CCHP/ Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street
Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 7:00pm
This program is free to everyone.
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