Gallup History Museum (Rex Hotel)
Rex Museum
A small local history museum in the former Rex Hotel from the early 1900s, telling the story of Gallup's coal mines, railways and immigrants.
The Rex Hotel building that houses the museum is one of the few early stone buildings remaining in the old town, and it once housed miners and railway workers. Exhibits include coal-mining tools, railway artefacts, old photographs and everyday objects from immigrants of many backgrounds. They show how Gallup changed from a coal-mining town into a trading centre for Indigenous peoples. The museum is small, so allow about half an hour, which can be combined with a stroll through the old town. Opening hours are short, so it's best to call ahead before visiting. Admission is by voluntary donation.
Opening hours
Approx. Mon–Fri 08:00–15:30
Nearby sights
- Richardson's Trading Company
- Historic Route 66 Downtown Gallup
- Gallup Cultural Center
- El Rancho Hotel & Motel
- High Desert Trail System
- Church Rock Trail
- Red Rock Park
- Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park