Did you know that there are several ways that you can interact with our Walk a Mile exhibit? "But I'm not a famous New Mexican," you say. No worries! We want to know your story!
Have you ever wanted to be a part of a museum exhibit? Now's your chance! We have an area set up for you to put your own shoes on display. Sit down and fill out a label about the shoes you are currently wearing. Clip the label to the wall, put your shoes on the pedestal, take a picture and then post the picture to social media using #nmshoes. Leave your label on the table or with one of the workers up front. We'll find the picture of your shoes and attached it to your label. Bam! Now you're in an exhibit.
Have you ever wanted to try on Dutch clogs or cowboy boots? In the same area you can try on a number of different shoes.
Find out the size of your foot! Many shoe stores have carpets that can get you close to your shoe size, but the Brannock device is/was the way to go. Check out the man/woman Brannock device that we borrowed from Brown's Shoe Fit here in Hobbs and see if you've been buying the right size all these years. There's nothing like the feeling of owning shoes that actually fit!
We have QR codes all over the exhibit. If you scan them it will take you to more information about the person, the shoe, or the profession.
Finally, don't forget to play our Museum Trek hunt based on the Walk a Mile exhibit. There are also treks for Beauty in Energy, the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, our permanent exhibits, the Nature Trail, and the Western Heritage Gardens. Play one or all and get prizes!
Come check out all we have to offer at the Museum!
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