Ensconced in an elegant 1881 Victorian house, the local history museum displays a recreated family parlor from the 1890s, as well as a fascinating exhibit about the 1895 flood that rearranged downtown, plus photographic archives and temporary exhibits. Climb to its 3rd-floor cupola for panoramic views of downtown. The gift shop sells books about local history.
Silver City Museum
New Mexico
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