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    Billy The Kid Museum

    4.4 (49 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jacob B.

    This museum is massive!! Absolutely jam packed with historical items from both the life and times of Billy the kid and the history of the West itself! Could spend hours pouring over every inch and still not fully appreciate everything this place has to offer! 100% worth the easy 1 hr drive from Clovis! $8 per person, kids are free, military discount is $7. Also a fantastic gift shop!

    Joe Q.

    Took a ride to fort Sumner to see Billy the kids grave. After escaping Lincoln County Billy headed to Fort Sumner. Pat garret had got word he was there and headed out. Pat and two others are at Pete maxwell's house two deputies are on the porch and Pat is inside when Billy seeing two men on the porch backs in the door asking Pete in Spanish "who is it". The room is dark and Pat is sitting at the foot of the bed and had just asked Pete if he had seen Billy when he backs in the door. Pat recognizing his voice fires two shots first one striking Billy in the chest second hitting the wall. Billy falls dead. Some say it wasn't him.Then enters the story of brushy Bill Robert's who claimed to be Billy the kid who is buried in Hico Texas. A great museum with artifacts as well as a great gift shop. Definitely worth the stop!

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    It is very informative and helpful kindness Very family Orientated and I would Recommend to All I Would Love To y8 Inc

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    Marie S.

    3.5 stars Now, I had stopped by Billy's grave a few years back, but had not been to the museum. It was only $5 to get in and not crowded at all. There was a ton of old photos (some including Billy), a short film about his life, and even the rifle of Billy the Kid himself in one hall. There was an area if you follow the museum around to the back with old cars, wagons, equipment, and a preserved two-bodied calf. There was one area with a bunch of donated items that I wasn't quite sure how those fit in with the museum. The gift shop had a bunch of fun things, NM souvenirs, and a few places to take photos. 2021 #38

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    Tracie R.

    Super cheap to visit - only $5 and they have an amazing collection of guns and cars here, no to mention the Billy the Kid history and gun!

    Stephanie S.

    I'm not a fan of Billy the Kid, so I really shouldn't be the one to rate this place. I literally was passing through Fort Sumner not knowing I would come across his museum. I recognized the name and decided to take photos. I did not have time to go into the museum because I had a reservation to keep. From the photos I have seen the place is pretty cool especially for fans of Billy the Kid.

    Jenni M.

    Fort Sumner is a very small town in northern New Mexico. The fact that it is so small made me have reservations about visiting this museum, but now I am so glad I did. Indeed it is a little hokey in areas, but I didn't mind. It made me appreciate the old West more. There is a gift shop when you first walk in. You buy tickets from the friendly museum owners, an older couple. Aside from it being mainly about Billy the Kid, there are many historical artifacts throughout this museum including his rifle and a plethora of other guns. There are even some old cars and trucks in the back. A replica of his grave can be found toward the end of the maze-like tour. Of course there were several prints, paintings, and sculptures based on that famous photo of the Kid to remind you how much of a looker he was. After I completed my self-guided tour, I decided to follow some signs to yet another museum/gift shop... or at least I think they have a gift shop. When I arrived, the Old Fort Sumner Museum was closed. BUT... nearby is the grave site of Billy the Kid and one of his "pals" (riding partners... or rather, "members of his gang") and others. It was free, of course. I know there was a lot of controversy surrounding the real remains of the Kid (vandalism is still an issue apparently to this day), but at least I can say I saw the "resting place" of one of the most famous outlaws in American history. I find it ironic that if it is the real Billy the Kid gravesite that he is "behind bars." I also hope to visit the Bosque Redondo Memorial located inside (if I understood this correctly) the Fort Sumner State Monument park... which, of course, was also closed when I visited. Overall, the Billy the Kid Museum was worth visiting because it was a change of pace... a much slower pace, yet, filled with all the drama of his whereabouts and the mystique of the gunman. Review #59

    Great time at the Billy the Kid Museum. Clean bathroom, fun history museum and well stocked gift store.
    Bryan D.

    Great stop on way to Grand Canyon. Clean restrooms, neat historical museum and super friendly owner. Definitely a place we will visit again to break up the long trip!

    Dani R.

    Museum and gift shop are easily accessible off the high way. It sits on a Main Street in town and has a good sized parking lot for visitors. Inside the museum is to the right. It's 5$ to tour. To the left when you enter is a gift shop. There is some Billy the Kid items but it is majority SW themed items, NM items, and cowboy and Indian themed items. There is quite a variety of gifts and souvenirs for all ages and budgets. Some of the items have been on the shelves a while giving a dated feel to the shop that probably needs to be removed and replaced but there is plenty enough that is more recent. There wasn't really consistency in pricing some things were priced reasonably but then some items seemed over priced for what it was. I purchased some stickers and a Meat Branding iron of my initial, now every time I have steak or grilled chicken I have a little bit of Billy the Kid with me. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the museum.

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    Daniel B.

    It has been a dream of mine to go here because I am a huge Billy the Kid fanatic and it was even better then I expected! It was only $5 to get in! It had a ton of gifts and souvenirs which were all reasonably priced. It has so many great things to see, came from Washington State just to go there and I was not disappointed whatsoever. The owners even have stories to tell. If I could give it 10 Stars I would

    Jeff S.

    Cool little spot with some neat things. You "exit through the gift shop," but it's a fun gift shop with a lot cool little items.

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    Quick stop of Western American history. Interesting guy. Prominent feature for tourists in the area.

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    What an interesting and low key experience. I recommend it for history buffs. Plus the small town Main Street vibe is adorable.

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    Great museum! Not just for Billy the Kid but antiques from past ways of life. Great time! Only $7!

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    3 years ago

    Worth the stop if you are passing through. Don't miss the grave site, just a few miles away.

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    5 years ago

    Great family run museum and gift shop. The man working there was friendly and informative as soon as we arrived.

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    6 years ago

    Great value, so much to see beyond Billy the Kid, and the historical information is enlightening.

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