The fee for entrance for Blackwater Draw Museum and Blackwater Locality #1 Site is:
Adults (ages 16-64): $2.00 Senior Citizens (65+): $1.00 Children (6-15): $1.00 Infants (0-5): FreePayment at either location is sufficient for admission to both if the customer keeps the receipt. The fourth Sunday of each month is a FREE DAY with no admission charge.
Fees for civic and educational group tours should be arranged before arrival and will depend on the number of persons in the tour group. Please call for information on special tour arrangements.
Blackwater Draw Museum:
Summer Months (Memorial Day - Labor Day):
Monday through Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: 12PM - 5PM
Rest of the Year:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: 12PM - 5PM
Monday: Closed
Blackwater Locality #1 Site:
Summer Months (Memorial Day - Labor Day):
Monday through Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: 12PM - 5PM
Labor Day-October and March-Memorial Day:
Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: 12PM - 5PM
(Closed weekdays and during inclement weather)
November - February:
Closed
There is a "touch and feel" table for children at the museum. Restrooms are available at both locations. Site visits include some hiking over hills on a dirt trail, so dress accordingly. Picnic and camping areas are available nearby at Oasis State Park or the rest stop adjacent to the museum. Motels and restaurants are available in Portales.