Spend An Amazing Day at the Geronimo Springs Museum
Known for its breathtaking landscapes, unique culture, and colorful heritage, it’s no wonder New Mexico is called “The Land of Enchantment.” From the early days of the Mimbres Indians to bygone eras of cowboys and gunfighters, our state boasts a rich and fascinating past. You can learn all about it when you visit the Geronimo Springs Museum. Here’s what you’ll discover when you go!
Geronimo Springs Museum is one of many places you can visit to learn about New Mexico history. Much of what you will learn at the museum complements and ties in with the history you will discover at Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch! It is a great starting point to immerse yourself in the local culture. Make sure to access our complimentary New Mexico Itinerary for more recommendations about the best museums, landmarks, attractions, and historic sites. It’s full of tips to help you plan the ultimate Western vacation!
About Geronimo Springs Museum
Located in Truth or Consequences, a visit to Geronimo Springs Museum is a must for anyone interested in learning about Southwest New Mexico history. The museum showcases a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits featuring well-preserved and rare artifacts. Here, you’ll find prehistoric fossils, arrowhead displays, a world-class ancient Mimbres pottery collection, and a Woolly Mammoth skull. Take a step back in time and see tools created by the area’s first inhabitants. Discover which items were used for hunting, fighting, or preparing meals. It’s a fascinating collection! Then, during your stay at Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch, you will visit 1,000-year-old Mimbres archeological sites where you can still find pottery shards and other artifacts right on the ground at your feet! All artifacts must be left where they are of course, so they are there for the next person to enjoy.
Located in Truth or Consequences, a visit to Geronimo Springs Museum is a must for anyone interested in learning about Southwest New Mexico history. The museum showcases a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits featuring well-preserved and rare artifacts. Here, you’ll find prehistoric fossils, arrowhead displays, a world-class ancient Mimbres pottery collection, and a Woolly Mammoth skull. Take a step back in time and see tools created by the area’s first inhabitants. Discover which items were used for hunting, fighting, or preparing meals. It’s a fascinating collection! Then, during your stay at Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch, you will visit 1,000-year-old Mimbres archeological sites where you can still find pottery shards and other artifacts right on the ground at your feet! All artifacts must be left where they are of course, so they are there for the next person to enjoy.
Dive Deeper into History at Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch!
Immerse yourself further into New Mexico history when you stay at Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch! Located just 2.25 hours away from Truth or Consequences, our authentic dude ranch offers a vacation experience like no other. During your stay, you’ll have the opportunity to explore 1,000-year-old archeological sites where ancient artifacts still remain. Take what you learned and saw at the Geronimo Springs Museum and watch it all come to life before your eyes at the ranch! Get an up-close look at real pit houses, cliff dwellings, pottery shards, and pictographs. Enjoy unlimited horseback riding and hiking through the 3.3-million-acre Gila National Forest and traverse some of the most beautiful, untouched country in America. Along the way, we’ll share our local knowledge about the history of the area.
No matter which of our four cozy cabins you choose, you’re sure to enjoy every second of your stay at Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch! Your all-inclusive stay includes three delicious, homestyle meals per day, wonderful amenities, and ranch activities including campfires, s’ mores, line dancing, board games, and Western movies. Are you ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime? Make sure to take advantage of our current specials and contact us today! We can’t wait to welcome you to The Land of Enchantment!