Reviews of Salmon Ruins Museum (Museum)

Wendy Ann Wright

Very informative and interesting.

Daniel Duncan

Very educational. Good for everyone on the family.

Angela Wilson

Amazing history here

Spongie Jensen

A hidden gem. Hope they are able to keep it well preserved.

Dale Lackey

Sweet area for learning....

Jon Martin

Very interesting tour. Definitely worth a visit.

Eugene Arviso Jr

LEARN

Ray Belcher

Nice walk through the ruins. It's a pretty steep climb if you park at the welcome center, so ask about driving down if you have difficulty walking uphill.

Warman Hall

Unlike some of the other ancestral puebloan site in the four corners, this is a locally-managed and actively studied archaeology site. Stop by the gift shop before leaving.

James S. Hunter

I drove by this place for 25+ years during my career in NM and never stopped. I'm retired now and was traveling with my wife to Farmington for a meeting her organization is having there. I tried to talk her out of stopping, but thinking of the times I didn't stop, I stopped. I'm glad I did. I've read some of the other reviews and I agree. Some of the exhibits are a little tired, and I was also after 3 1/2 hours walking, but it was fun. I would say to the older crowd, drive down to the parking lot below after viewing the exhibits close to the road as the switch backs from the road can be difficult. Also, best to be enjoyed in 65 to 75 degree weather.

Andy Durall

Nice people. Very clean. A lot of Coulter.

S Faye

There is a lot to see at Salmon Ruins. It has a museum with artifacts that were found during the excavation of the the ruins . I would suggest watching the 15 to 20 minute DVD in the small media area. There is a paved , and rather steep path, with rails, that leads down from the museum to the ruins and an old homestead. There is also a small amphitheater and recreated Native American structures from the tribes that inhabited the Four Corners area. Overall it took about 2 hours to see everything. That included reading SOME of the information but not all.

Strawberry Queen

The gentleman running the Museum the day my family and I were there was outstanding. My grandson learned so much from being at the museum. When you get the opportunity to to the Salmon Ruins Museum go it is worth it.

Jodie P

We visited over a week ago and found it to be very interesting. So much history and culture. The museum was very informative and the gift shop had great stuff in it .. we found some great souvenirs too and we are letting others know if they ever go that way a must see.

Nancy Robinson

Very nice exhibits and we'll laid out trail through ruins.

DJ Cook

This appears to be an easily overlooked park. The visitor center had some very nice displays and friendly informative staff. The self guided tour was relatively easy to walk but would be difficult to navigate with wheelchairs over some of the paths that are inclined and narrow.

Mary Crunpton

It's a beautiful place.

amy foster

Firstly I'd like to state that this historical site is rich in beauty and stories. However I've take n tow stars off my rating for two reasons. 1, no drinks are allowed in the building OR on the path. This includes water bottles. Given that tthis is New Mexico and the tour takes about 2 hrs... I'd say that could be a safety concern. Secondly, the short blonde lady that works there was slightly rude and passive toward me and my family life. Not sure if she was busy in the back, having an 'off' day or what, but she definitely could be more welcoming.

Andrew Carroll

If you want a chacoan or aztec ruin experience with even less crowds then this is the place to visit. It is right off RT 64 with an easy sign to see. Small museum and a gift shop, plus a library of local research. They have a heritage park which is great for understanding western style buildings. Plus the Salmon homestead which you can visit with reservations and then the Salmon Pueblo ruins. I highly recommend, it would only take about an hour to tour. And only costs $4. Visit in the morning if possible or in the spring/fall.

Loretta Johnson Wilkinson

Enjoyed

Mark Harris

Great history lesson.

Vermithrax Pejorative

The Salmon Ruins site is a great place to see multiple culturally and historically relevant structures and items. The museum, puebloan ruins, and pioneer area combined make a very worthy and worthwhile stop.

Lou Stubby

The museum is 4 dollars for adults. It is open 9am to 5pm. The museum main building has a group of artifacts that explain the ruins. A trail leads from the gift shops out to the ruins. Make sure you wear good sole shoes due to thrones. Bring water we read most of the booklet and followed the numbers and it took us 2.5 hours to see it all.

J Smiley

These ruins are not well known but are very large and impressive. One reason is the property is privately owned. However it is open to the public for a small fee $3.00 or $4.00. if you and your family like to visit these types of historic sights, I would highly recommend a stop here. Gift shop and museum also.

Angela Martinez

the people are great to be around

Nicholas Antrillo

Cool place interesting how they built their pueblos back then in the 1100s.

Lynn Fitzgerald

Very helpful

Tori Myers

Probably the most accurately interpreted, incredible gift shop, and as a bonus very often when you visit you have the place to yourself!

Buzz D

Had just come from Aztec Ruins, so maybe that's why the skewed opinion, lots of information to take in, had a lot of potential, but the grounds felt rundown and not maintained well.

Rebecca Fisher

Not kept up

Donna Derrick

This is my home town so I knew what to expect but my hubby, not having ever visited the Four Corners before, didn’t know what to expect and was greatly impressed. Loved sharing my culture with him.

Dave Wyant

A great museum combining early settler buildings and older Puebloin ruins. Very cool place to visit!

Marina Lang

Very interesting

Jenn L

Awesome people

Sam B

Beautiful area ,very educational display and museum and friendly and welcoming staff!

Jim Doss

Fun place to explore. The museum, with its authentic artifacts, was the best part.

Amanda Mcclellan

The girl that was working on the day we went,which was Sunday the 2nd, tried charging us 4 dollars to get in. Unbelievable!!! I probably won't be back!!

Julian Ortega

Very interesting place.

Austin Music

Great museum for facts and information on the ancient indians of the southwest.

dominik SHERWOOD

I ALWAYS GO TO SALMON RUINS MUSEUM

Jaime VI Jimenez

Very nice place. It takes you back in time as you walk through it. Neat.

Rob Thompson

While less known these ancestral puebloans ruins show aspects of both older chacoan and later Mesa Verde influence. The museum area features some nice pieces from the paquime region, which I haven't seen any where else.

Shadow McGrady

Absolutely loved this place. The trails were well maintained and easy to follow. The rangers were friendly and well informed.

Marcy Young

Very interesting

Kris Heyler

Great historical site! Lots to learn. 45 mins to walk through the museum, and about 2 hours to go through all of the visitable places in the ruins and other areas. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Debra Harris

Interesting story , worth seeing

Hank Marks

So I found this on a paper map of New Mexico and thought I’d check it out. It’s pretty small on the map, but in reality it’s actually quite large. The gift shop is a bit pricey, but the stuff in there looks handmade so I think it’s worth the cost. The staff seemed pretty friendly. The walking tour takes kind of a long time if you read the whole guide, but if you skim it it’s pretty quick so to each their own pace. It’s super educational and worth the stop.

A+ Psychlone Computers

Very cool little museum with artifacts and ruins on the property. Fun quick outing for a family!

Chase Milligan

It was just a bad time of year for this site, and doesn't have the flare of great ruins after following Canyons of the Ancients and other rural sites that have more of an adventure feel. In contrast this had more of a possessive feel to it.

eric cheatham

I thought it was a very cool! The kids enjoyed the fact that we could walk right up to the excavation and in some spots inside the excavation! It was worth the $10(fam of four) for 1.5 hrs education and exercise!!!

Brooke Graham

This place was ok- we enjoyed seeing the ruins, but had more fun at Chaco Canyon near Nageezi and Aztec ruins in Aztec NM. The pioneer homestead was cool to see.

Trey III

Great gift shop

Marcela Eu Mesma

Awesome hostorical site!

Dale Brown

Quiet, not 50 miles down a wash board road.

Liz L

09-24-2018 This is truly a must see! My son Jason and I enjoyed are visit to Salmon Ruins and we especially liked the Heritage Park. At the site is the Salmon Ruins Museum, Heritage Park & Salmon Homestead. You will be introduce to Ruins, Hogans, a Wikiup, Pithouse, Trading Post, & a Pioneer Homestead. The museum displayed range from artifacts, historical material, mining, mineral rocks and more. The gift shop has a nice selection of book, post cards, & gifts for that special one. Clean rest rooms and ample parking. I highly recommend this site.

Larry Salyer

Toured Salmon Ruin and Chaco Canyon in May 2019 with Tori Myers of the San Juan County Archeological Research Center, Salmon Ruin. Tori, a ‘Ceramic Analyst/Archaeologist’, is a delightful people person who truly loves sharing her knowledge of the Ancient Peoples of Northern New Mexico. We saw artifacts and examples of the people who lived 1000 years ago. We would have missed 90% of the history had we walked the ruins without her guidance. Plus, she drove us in a 4-wheel drive vehicle designed for the terrain; I would never drive my personal car on the roads leading to Chaco. Larry, Kansas City, MO.

Archie Jaramillo

Why did you vanish?

Bruce Hartman

Nice walk through the ruins, and a good trail brochure.

Linnie McClellan

Fantastic place to visit

Collin Burton

Needs some updating. Interesting museum and heritage center.

Roy Pitrucha Hall

Great little place. Staff is very helpful, informative, and kind. There is a great little meusem that is informative as well as having artifacts found there. If you don't have time to do Chaco Canyon or want a great experience for kids to learn about the past I can not recommended this place enough. Obviously, its not as big or stunning as Chaco or Mesa Verde but its only ten minutes from Farmington and in the town of Bloomfield. Great way to spend an hour or more. Bring lunch and enjoy their deck with a view of the site.

christopher crocker

Maybe it was just an off day when I went. The cashier was outside on a smoke break, and finished, and brought her kids in before helping us. Nothing was explained, the cashier seemed to be preoccupied with her kids being there. We were given a book and told we can drive or walk down there. It really wasn't a good experience.

Mikki Roth

Interesting museum plus self guided tour of ruins.

Mara LaBelle

Outside of going in dead of summer heat, these is a wonderful exhibit and walk. Great staff too. It's worth the time to stop in.

Wladimir Almeida

(Translated by Google) Archaeological site has visit (Original) Local arqueológico tem visitar

J

Definitely worth a visit. See historical artifacts from the past.

dawn driskill

Amazing place! If you have any interest in the Chacoan architecture or artifacts, this is the place to see them. Much bigger than I thought it would be & the museum is very well done. We will go back, probably several times! Low cost & high value!

Frederick Brown

Excellent exhibits and great people!

Travel Lane

This is a very nice museum with a large outdoor area consisting of Native American and early pioneer structures. Signs along the trails are very informative. This historical Pueblo site is quite a treat for the family, groups or the solo traveler.

Gilbert Yuselew

Ancestral lands most inspiring.

Ron Hunt

Good insight and view of ancient Anasazi Indian ruins. Nice Museum. Day visits only. I got special permission to take night photos.

Malisa Anderson

Beautiful. Worth the heat. Take plenty of water.

Angelika Gabriele Krochmann

Ein schönes Museum. Die Ruinen sind schon sehenswert und das Museum rundet alles ab! Die Angestellte war sehr freundlich und hat uns viele interessante Infos gegeben.

Margaret Rijkelijkhuizen

Fascinating. Visited early spring while grounds were wet and slippery. Not recommended for the elderly then.

R G

Fun educational experience great gift shop and nice people working there.

sam white

A must see

Felix Montano

Have not visited

Mark Hunter

Excellent museum, store. Site clean, well marked.

Anthony Mansell

A must see destination that offers a detailed look at the local Indian tribes and early settlers culture and lifestyles. Be prepared to walk and traverse uneven terrain, but worth every step. The museum is filled with Indian artifacts such as pottery, tools and weapons that enhance the experience. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting or just passing thru the area that want a glimpse into New Mexico's culture and history!

Luc Wiel

Pour comprendre la richesse des civilisations pré colombiennes, ce site mérite une visite. Petit musée intéressant.

Lumumba Hasan

Amazing history available

Roman Valles

I learned so much in an hour!!!!

Rich Friedman

Great little museum!

Sonja Siewert

$4 entrance. Nice, small museum. Friendly staff. At first I thought it wasn't going to be much, but the actual ruins are quite impressive with an informative guide book.

Nicole Jarvis

So cool and great tour

Shawn Asmus

I really enjoyed walking through the Salmon Ruins. The ruins covered more area than I had anticipated. We followed the numbered points of interest detailed in the booklet we received when we checked in at the desk. The booklet was very detailed and informative. We tried to imagine the Anasazi life as we walked our way through each section. There was only one other group ahead of us, so it was quiet and we were able to take pictures without a bunch of people being in them.

Scott Crabtree

Lovely museum, with artifacts, photos, and interesting displays. The grounds have both 19th century Salmon homestead, but the well-maintained ancient Puebloan ruins. Nice staff and gift shop. Well worth the visit and entrance fee.

Curtis Jones

Awesome!

Crista Castleman

Wonderful people! Great place to see many times over

Joyce Powell

History

Jen augustine

Awesome....

Edith Carreon

Unas ruinas interesante. Es impresionante como las.paredes de piedra siguen en pie después de tanto tiempo. Una buena caminata.