Experience a World Class Private Collection
Rooted in Preservation, Education, and Conservation
The Bailey Wildlife Museum in Roswell, New Mexico is more than a private collection. It is a one of a kind destination that celebrates wildlife, inspires learning, and highlights the importance of conservation around the world.
More than a display of world class animals, the museum shares a larger story of conservation, stewardship, and the responsible, sustainable practices that help protect species and habitats across the globe. Through an immersive and unforgettable experience, guests can explore the beauty of wildlife while gaining a deeper appreciation for the connection between ethical hunting, education, and conservation.
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Experience a World Class Private Collection
Rooted in Preservation, Education, and Conservation
The Bailey Wildlife Museum in Roswell, New Mexico is more than a private collection. It is a one of a kind destination that celebrates wildlife, inspires learning, and highlights the importance of conservation around the world.
More than a display of world class animals, the museum shares a larger story of conservation, stewardship, and the responsible, sustainable practices that help protect species and habitats across the globe. Through an immersive and unforgettable experience, guests can explore the beauty of wildlife while gaining a deeper appreciation for the connection between ethical hunting, education, and conservation.
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Animals
Top Tens
World Records
Exhibits from Every Corner of the Globe
Through ethical, regulated, conservation-based hunting practices, we invite you to immerse themselves in the intersection of wildlife and culture — to learn about ecosystems, regional heritage, and the vital role sustainable hunting plays in protecting both.
Every mount is a story of place, purpose, and preservation. Together, they form a living educational gallery that honors the animal, respects the communities connected to it, and highlights the global responsibility we share in safeguarding wild spaces for generations to come.
The Big 10
The African Tiny 10
The Great White Buffalo
Wild Turkeys
Open By Appointment Roswell, New Mexico
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What Our Visitors Say
From the moment you walk in, you are surrounded by animals from all over the world, each display more fascinating than the last. I have never seen anything like it before. The detail, care, and artistry put into every exhibit make it feel as though you are traveling across continents in a single visit. It’s both educational and breathtaking, and you can truly appreciate the diversity and beauty of wildlife from every corner of the planet.
Elodia
This place is truly incredible! I was completely in awe — it’s honestly one of the most amazing places I’ve ever seen. It’s breathtaking from the moment you walk in, and you can feel how much love, care, and passion went into every detail.
K. PROGELHOF
Brian has dedicated a large portion of his adult life to hunting conservation and his passion for it shows throughout the Bailey Wildlife Museum. A lot of care went into the layout and the aesthetics of the displays with the murals being hand painted throughout all of the displays. I highly recommend anyone visit and experience real life conservation through sustainable hunting.
CODY
EDUCATION
For the Conservation Community
The Bailey Wildlife Museum, founded by hunter Brian Bailey, is a private collection in New Mexico featuring world class taxidermy and wildlife art from around the world, with a strong emphasis on conservation, education, and the beauty of global wildlife.
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EDUCATION
For the Conservation Community
The Bailey Wildlife Museum, founded by hunter Brian Bailey, is a private collection in New Mexico featuring world class taxidermy and wildlife art from around the world, with a strong emphasis on conservation, education, and the beauty of global wildlife.
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Awards and Achievements
In February 2021, Brian joined longtime friend and professional hunter Jason Stone for a bow hunt for a wild managed African lion in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. While most lions are taken by 10 years of age, they encountered an ancie…
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World Record White-Tailed Deer
Like many hunters, Brian Bailey grew up hunting deer and dreaming of one day taking the biggest whitetail ever, an ambitious goal considering the white-tailed deer is the most hunted game animal in North America. Brian enjoys both fre…
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In November 2020, Brian Bailey was scheduled to hunt the most famous Southern Greater Kudu ever known, the legendary 77 inch Mr. Wow. Sadly, the bull died before his arrival, a heartbreaking reminder of the unpredictability of nature and…
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Awards and Achievements
In February 2021, Brian joined longtime friend and professional hunter Jason Stone for a bow hunt for a wild managed African lion in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. While most lions are taken by 10 years of age, they encountered an ancient 16 year old male that was clearly in decline and on the last…
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World Record White-Tailed Deer
Like many hunters, Brian Bailey grew up hunting deer and dreaming of one day taking the biggest whitetail ever, an ambitious goal considering the white-tailed deer is the most hunted game animal in North America. Brian enjoys both free range and estate hunting, and in 2020 he began hunting annual…
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In November 2020, Brian Bailey was scheduled to hunt the most famous Southern Greater Kudu ever known, the legendary 77 inch Mr. Wow. Sadly, the bull died before his arrival, a heartbreaking reminder of the unpredictability of nature and the reality of wild animals. Brian was able to bring the or…
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