Lubbock Lake Landmark

Lubbock Lake Landmark and its collection

Lubbock Lake Landmark , also known as Lubbock Lake Site , is an important archeological site and natural history preserve in the city of Lubbock, Texas . The preserve is 336 acres and is a protected state and federal landmark. There is evidence of ancient people and extinct animals at Lubbock Lake Landmark. It has evidence of nearly 12,000 years of use by ancient cultures on the Llano Estacado . It is part of the Museum of Texas Tech University . Visitors can watch active archeological digs. Volunteers from around the world help with the ongoing excavations each summer, and local people can volunteer also, making the site accessible for non-scientists. There are both guided and self-guided tours offered throughout the year. The landmark's hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday from 9am-5pm, and Sunday from 1pm-5pm. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a designated National Historic and State Archeological Landmark.