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At the White Sands Missile Range museum you can trace the origin of America's missile and space activity, find out how the atomic age began and learn about the accomplishments of scientists like Dr. Wernher von Braun and Dr. Clyde Tombaugh at White Sands. Displays also include the prehistoric cultures and the rip-roaring Old West found in southern New Mexico. Outside the museum is a missile park displaying a variety of missiles and rockets tested at White Sands. These include everything from the WAC Corporal and Loon (U.S. version of the V-1) to a Pershing II and Patriot. More than 50 items are on display. To get to the museum, enter either the Las Cruces or El Paso gates and tell the guard you are going to visit the museum. He or she will direct you. The Museum is open year-round. Hours on weekdays are 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Holidays. The missile park is open everyday from sunrise to sunset. There is no fee for either.
First, be warned. You have to go through security to get to the museum. Be sure to bring ID. We had no trouble and the whole process took 5 minutes. You do have to park outside of security and... Read more
When you approach the gate, park in one of the 14 spaces to the right (2 handicapped spots). Bring in your ID to the registration office. Take a number, sign-in, and wait to have your photo taken.... Read more
Fun place to spend an hour. Stopped by here on our way back from White Sands Monument. It is located on the military camp and so ID is required to get in. It's behind the military base security... Read more
White Sands Missile Range Museum
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- Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sat: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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