The Collection

The Roswell Museum’s permanent collection is comprised of over 11,000 works of art and historical materials that chronicle specific areas of cultural change in the Southwest while recognizing this region’s relationship to the broader American society. The collection is dynamic with new acquisitions being added each year. 

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Art Collection
History Collection

Online Collections

Click on the following links to explore online databases that present materials from the Museum's permanent collections. 
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Roswell Museum PastPerfect Online Database
This website presents a searchable database of over 1,000 objects from the Museum's Permanent Collection. The Online Collection is a work in progress and further additions will be made over time. 
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Celebrating New Mexico Statehood
This website provides access to cultural heritage materials from twelve New Mexico institutions including the Roswell Museum. This project is hosted by UNM Libraries and is funded by UNM’s Center for Regional Studies.