Overview

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.

What You'll See

The museum also has a gift shop with items from local artists and a variety of goods featuring the missile range logo and other aspects of White Sands.

Public Tours Dates and Times

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 and Sunday. Closed on Holidays. The missile park is open everyday from sunrise to sunset. There is no fee for either.

How to Get There

From the intersection of US-70, US-82, and I-25 on North Main Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, go East on US-70, US-82 approximately 19 miles. Watch for the brown "Museum - Missile Park" sign and exit to the right. Proceed approximately 4 miles to the Main Gate at White Sands Missile Range. 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

You will need to show your drivers license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

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