Place

Herzstein Memorial Museum

A green canopy over an entry door of a large historic brick building.
Visit the Herzstein Museum in New Mexico.

Photo/Herzstein Museum

Quick Facts
Location:
Clayton, New Mexico
Significance:
Museum with exhibits from the Santa Fe Trail
Designation:
Certified Site

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

The institution is devoted to the acquisition, care, interpretation, and exhibit of artifacts and documents associated with the history of Union County and northeastern New Mexico.  Exhibits contain artifacts from the dust bowl era, Santa Fe Trail, and so much more. 

It is located in Clayton, New Mexico, and housed in the town's former Methodist Episcopal Church. The Union County Historical Society maintains the museum.

Site Information

Location (Clayton, New Mexico)

Safety Considerations

Santa Fe National Historic Trail

Santa Fe National Historic Trail

Last updated: March 11, 2024