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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Hubbard Museum of the
American West is to collect, preserve and interpret the political, social, business,
cultural, and environmental history of the American West from the period of human
habitation to the present day, with special emphasis on the local and regional arts,
history and culture. The Hubbard Museum will be a collaborative institution that
provides exemplary public service for our patrons. Hubbard Museum programming,
exhibits, and special events will seek to empower audiences to engage in a dialogue
about the legacy of the American West and its continuing impact on American society.
R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard founded the Hubbard Museum of the American West in
1992, then presented it to the City of Ruidoso Downs in 2005. It has grown from
its original incredible collection of Anne C. Stradling’s Museum of the Horse to
being a truly first class historic Western museum.
The famous Stradling collection includes bits, spurs, bridles and saddles from
around the world, and an amazing collection of carriages, wagons and horse drawn
vehicles spanning hundreds of years.
In 2000, The Hubbard Museum became the first New Mexico
Museum accepted into
the
Smithsonian Affiliate Program. Members at the $100 level
or higher enjoy reciprocal membership benefits with the
Smithsonian Institution.
The Hubbard Museum of the American West, P.O. Box 40,
Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
(575) 378-4142 Fax (575) 378-4166
info@hubbardmuseum.org
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