Artesia Historical Museum and Art Center

07/03/2026

04/03/2026

We are currently experiencing connection issues. This is interrupting our phone services. Please contact the museum staff using the contact form on our website.

Get In Touch Contact us Operating Hours are 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm, Tue – Sat. The Museum will not be able to accept artifact donations for the permanent collection at this time. Contact Phone Number:575-748-2390Address:505 W Richardson AvenueArtesia, NM 88210 Send a Message Contact FormFirst...

04/03/2026

The Quilt Show exhibit has closed. We had a wonderful turnout! Thank you to the Artesia Quilters for their wonderful talent and artistry. It is always an honor to host their beautiful work.

Please be on the lookout for new exhibits coming soon, including the return of the Black Wings exhibit. Exact dates will be posted here, as well on the Museum website and Chamber Chat.

02/17/2026

Phones are currently down at the museum, please use the contact form on the website to reach staff for any questions and concern or research help.

01/23/2026

Due to weather concerns, the Museum will be closed tomorrow (January 24). We apologize for any inconvenience. Should you have any questions, concerns, or are in need of research assistance, please contact us via our contact forms on our website:

History & Art in Artesia, New Mexico Museum & Art Center The Artesia Historical Museum and Art Center, as the name suggests, has two public buildings. The first is the Ward House. This is our main building built in 1905 by Charles J. Moore. The building contractor, A.F. Martin, combined the Queen An...