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Welcome

For thousands of years, across hundreds of generations, people have come to Lubbock Lake. Hunter-gatherers, from Clovis to Protohistoric peoples, the Apache and Comanche nations, and the founding of a modern city are each a part of the history of this National Historic Landmark that is one of the premier archaeological and natural history sites in North America. In 2023, the Landmark celebrated its 50th year of continuous field research and public programming at the Lubbock Lake Landmark. Dr. Eileen Johnson, building upon previous pioneering work, began the Lubbock Lake research program in 1972 with the first field season in 1973.

From the beginning, Dr. Johnson’s research was ground-breaking, taking an interdisciplinary approach to research and establishing an internationally renowned volunteer field research program that continues to this day.


A unit of the Museum of Texas Tech University, the Lubbock Lake Landmark is an archaeological and natural history preserve at the northern edge of the city of Lubbock, Texas. The Landmark contains evidence of almost 12,000 years of occupation by ancient peoples on the Southern High Plains. The Landmark welcomes visitors of all ages year round.

The Landmark is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark and a State Archeological Landmark.

Hours

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays

Admission

The Lubbock Lake Landmark is free to the public.

Contact Us

806 742-1116

lubbock.lake@ttu.edu

Accessibility

The Landmark is committed to providing all its visitors with enriching experiences. The Robert A. Nash Interpretive Center is fully wheelchair accessible with a ramp leading from the parking lot. As a 336-acre archaeological and natural history preserve, wheelchair accessibility outdoors varies. Please reference our trails page for specifics on the outdoor portion of the facilities, or contact us at 806 742-1116 with any questions.

Location

2401 Landmark Drive

Lubbock, Texas

Just minutes from the main campus of Texas Tech University, the Landmark is just north of North Loop 289 and Clovis Highway (US 84). We are directly west of the Berl Huffman Athletic Complex. Public parking is free.

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums