Silver City Museum events and exhibits

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: Category: Community News; 10 January 2025

JOURNEY INTO SILVER CITY MUSEUM'S NEWEST EXHIBITION

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Tuesday - Friday | 9:00am – 4:30pm

Saturday & Sunday | 10:00am – 4:00pm Silver City Museum

Explore the vital role of women in health care throughout Grant County’s history.

The Silver City Museum's newest exhibit captures their groundbreaking contributions as practitioners of traditional, folk, and spiritual medicine, their pivotal role in establishing health care systems, their adaptability in the face of frontier challenges, and their advocacy for access to equitable health care.

This exhibit runs through 2025. A $5 donation is suggested.

The exhibit will be enriched by the museum's Community Conversation series, which will kick off in March 2025.

*Photo used depicts nursing staff in Fort Bayard circa 1950 and is courtesy of the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE UPDATES Nuestra Voz | Stay Tuned!

We’re thrilled about the upcoming transformation of the "Nuestra Voz" exhibit into a permanent installation on our second floor. While we had initially planned to open the exhibit on December 31 with a formal celebration and programming on January 25, we’re taking a little extra time to ensure everything is just right.

This additional time allows us to refine the exhibit’s design and presentation, ensuring it meets the high standards our visitors deserve. While we work through these final details, we’ll be sharing updates on the new opening date and related programming as soon as they’re confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we bring this exciting vision to life!

Silver City Museum- Besse Gallery

Thanks to the incredible response and enthusiasm from our community, we’re excited to announce that the Arte Chicano initiative featuring Jesse Ochoa will remain on display through the end of January.

If you missed it during the holiday season, now is the perfect time to come and admire the stunning works of this talented artist.

In Stock Now at the Museum Store!

Pioneer Doctor: The Story of a Woman's Work is based on the true story of Dr. Mary "Mollie" Babcock Atwater, a medicine woman who found freedom and opportunity in the wide-open spaces of America's frontier west. This book is not just a beautifully written and thoroughly researched story of a fascinating woman's life, it is also the story of an era when daring women ventured forth and changed history for the rest of us. Creatively retold by Mollie's granddaughter, award-winning author Mari Graña, this novel blends historical records alongside interviews with family and friends to reconstruct Mollie's steps into a dramatic narrative that brings to life the doctor's struggles, her accomplishments, and the times in which she lived.

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in the community? The Silver City Museum is currently seeking enthusiastic front-of-house volunteers to help us welcome visitors and create an exceptional museum experience.

Whether you’re a history buff, a people person, or just passionate about supporting local culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference.

Interested? Reach out to our Volunteer Manager, Mary Stone, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and to get started. We’d love to have you on our team!

LUNCH & LEARN EVENTS IN JANUARY 2025 Wednesdays | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center ABC Room

Our partners over at the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning are hosting a series of Lunch & Learn events this month! These classes are FREE and open to the public.

January 15 - Fire History & Management on the Gila - Presented by Aaron Jones, Wilderness District Fire Management Officer

January 22 - The Role of Nature Photography in Conservation - Presented by Jeff Parker, Owner, Explore in Focus

January 29 - Nectar-feeding Bats and Citizen Science - Presented by Rachel Burke, Agave Restoration Coordinator, Bat Conservation International

For more information visit will.community/lunchlearn

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