Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame 
Bits & Pieces
September 28, 2017
Musings





Southwest Symphony Prelude Event

Join Southwest Symphony on Friday, September 29, from 6-8pm for a prelude event to kick off their 2017-2018 season. Musicians and members of the Symphony as well as the conductor, Dr. Mark Jelinek will add shoes and stories to the current Walk a Mile exhibition of shoes worn by famous New Mexicans.  This event is FREE and open to the public.


Donate Shoes, Make a Difference

Do you have gently worn or new shoes lying around?  Bring them in to the Museum between now and October 20 and get FREE admission to the Museum for your WHOLE FAMILY!!  More importantly, your donation will provide funds for the Lea County Humane Society Animal Transports.

Upcoming Events
Friday, September 29, 2017
6-8pm

Southwest Symphony Prelude

Join Southwest Symphony for a prelude event to kick off their 2017-2018 season. Musicians and members of the Symphony as well as the conductor, Dr. Mark Jelinek will add shoes and stories to the current Walk a Mile exhibition of shoes worn by famous New Mexicans.  FREE

Sunday, October 1, 2017
2pm

Classic Film Series - Oil!

Giant (1956)

Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates.

Current Exhibits



Beauty in Energy
June 1-November 5, 2017



 


Walk a Mile
June 22 - November 5, 2017




Museum Minute

Safety Tips

The Museum hosted Family Safety Day a few weeks back.  If you missed it, you can still get some safety tips right here.  Click on the picture to watch the video.
In the Garden


M onarch Migration

David Hooten gives us some wonderful information and images of the monarch migration through Lea County.  Click on the picture to watch the video.
Hours and Admission
Monday - Closed
Tuesday-Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - 1-5pm

Adults:  $5
Senior (65+)/Students(6-18):  $3
Museum Members:  Free
Children 5 and under:  Free
NMJC Faculty/Staff/Students:  Free
Active Military/Veterans/First Responders:  Free

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Western Heritage Museum | 575-492-2678 | themuseum@nmjc.edu |
www.nmjc.edu/museum
1 Thunderbird Circle
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM 88240