National Scouting Museum

National Scouting Museum OFFICIAL page for the National Scouting Museum Established in 1959, the National Scouting Museum is the official museum of the Boy Scouts of America.
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The museum is committed to preserving the rich, 100-year history of the Scouting movement by collecting, organizing, preserving and displaying some of Scouting's greatest treasures. This collection not only documents Scouting's unique influence on American culture, but also tells the story of a movement that has touched more than 110 million young people.

08/23/2026

New Merit Badges weren't as common as they might seem today. It was reported several years ago that introducing a new Merit Badge costs upwards of $70,000, including the publication and printing of the pamphlet and the creation and manufacturing of the Merit Badge itself.

In 2006, one new Merit Badge was introduced after a multi-year process. That Merit Badge was the Composite Materials Merit Badge. Recently, we were joined here at the NSM by George Sorensen, who was directly involved in developing and introducing this merit badge, as he tells the story in his own words, including the introduction of a very special artifact, a surfboard, made by Scouts at the 2005 National Jamboree.

08/01/2026

It's a game that can turn friends and family into enemies, at least for a brief period of time. It’s a game that started out to teach people about the perils of unabashed capitalism. It is also a game whose credited origin, it turns out, took more than 40 years to be brought to light.

It's Monopoly, the classic board game of strategy, negotiation, and luck, where players buy, trade, and develop properties to build wealth while attempting to bankrupt their opponents.

While the true birth of Monopoly dates to the early 1900s, it was first commercially produced in 1935 or 1936, depending on who you ask. Monopoly has become one of the world's most popular family games, challenging players to make smart financial decisions, negotiate deals, manage resources, and compete to build a real estate empire that dominates the board. It also played a role in helping at least a small number of the 35,000 POWs estimated to have escaped N**i camps during World War II.

Today the ESGR - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Kevin Stickelman and Paul Behrendsen with Patriotic...
07/28/2026

Today the ESGR - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented Kevin Stickelman and Paul Behrendsen with Patriotic Employer recognition for their support of Emily Gaston as a member of the year-round Philmont staff and the New Mexico Army National Guard. PSR General Manager Andrea Watson was also presented with a certificate to recognize the support Philmont Scout Ranch and Scouting America provide to the New Mexico National Guard. Stickelman and Behrendsen were nominated for this award by Gaston as they have supported her call to duty for multiple state deployments including the wild fires in Ruidoso and the Calf Canyon/Hermit’s Peak fire.

07/25/2026

It the Rayado Encampment at the Kit Carson Museum at Rayado.

Saturday open until 5:00 pm
Sunday 8 am to Noon
NM-21 Mile Marker 11

07/24/2026

Don’t miss this Living History opportunity this weekend.

Friday & Saturday 8 am to 5 pm
Sunday 8 am to Noon

Wonder on Wheels is at the National Scouting Museum until 4:30 today. The exhibit is on the Arts of Democracy in New Mex...
07/22/2026

Wonder on Wheels is at the National Scouting Museum until 4:30 today. The exhibit is on the Arts of Democracy in New Mexico.

They also have a hands on art project making buttons.

Spend a few minutes of your day checking out this unique presentation of New Mexico history.

07/22/2026

A “MUST SEE” at the 2026 National Jamboree is the Jamboseum. This pop-up Museum is designed, constructed, and staffed by volunteers representing the National Scouting Museum.

Experience the history of Scouting America through photos, artifacts, and stories of the millions of Scouts and Scouters that have come before you.

It is our belief you will have a greater appreciation and understanding of the 116 year history after spending some time with the displays and volunteers.

Address

17 Deer Run Road
Cimarron, NM
87714

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+15753761136

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