The Las Cruces Railroad Museum occupies the city's former Santa Fe depot, a fitting setting for exhibits on how rail service changed the Mesilla Valley. Displays cover passenger travel, freight, depot life, and the role of the railroad in connecting southern New Mexico with wider markets.
It is a manageable stop near the historic Alameda-Depot area and pairs well with Old Mesilla or the city's other small museums. The museum is especially useful for families and rail-history travelers who want a local story rather than a generic train display.