Visit the excavation site and talk to volunteers during our Archaeology Days, July 16-18, at the Lubbock Lake Landmark. Darlene James is a Tewa-Hopi potter who will be making bowls, tiles, and other objects of clay during our Archaeology Days, July 16-18. Eldrena Douma is a Tewa-Hopi storyteller who will make Native American tales come to life during our Archaeology Days, July 16-18.

July 16, 17, and 18

Archaeology Days

Visit the Landmark during Archaeology Days. Tours of the excavation site and laboratory are at 9:30 and 11 a.m. daily.

Visit our Quaternary Research Lab, speak with volunteers at our excavation site, learn about Native American Storytelling, watch a Hopi-Tewa potter create her art, and enjoy indoor and outdoor activities for children. Come learn about our latest discoveries at the Lubbock Lake Landmark.

Welcome

A heritage satellite facility of the Museum at Texas Tech University, the Lubbock Lake Landmark is an archaeological and natural history preserve at the northern edge of Lubbock, Texas.

The Landmark contains evidence of almost 12,000 years of occupation by ancient peoples on the Southern High Plains. That long cultural record is matched by an equally rich natural history record. The Landmark welcomes visitors of all ages year-round.

In 2023, the Landmark marked 50 years of continuous field research and public programming. The interdisciplinary research program that began in the early 1970s continues today with professionals and volunteers working together in active research and public education.

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

Hours and Admission

Summer hours: Tuesday through Saturday,

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Open early for summer hikers and runners.

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

Closed Mondays

Hours apply to the entire site.

Admission: The Lubbock Lake Landmark is free to the public.

Contact and Accessibility

Phone: 806 742-1116

Email: lubbock.lake@ttu.edu

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 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.