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Have a blast from the past...and beyond

As one of the America’s oldest cities, Santa Fe’s robustly storied past, vibrant present and promising future can be found in the museums that weave the historic, artistic and cultural story of The City Different, Northern New Mexico and the entire state. Here are some that just can’t be missed.

 

IAIA: Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
Home of the world's largest contemporary Native art collection, MoCNA is dedicated to advancing contemporary Native arts.
108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM
888.922.4242
iaia.edu

 

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Furthering the artistic legacy of Georgia  O'Keeffe, American Modernism and public engagement.
217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM
505.946.1000
okeeffemuseum.org

 

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
Celebrating the Hispano art, culture and traditions of Northern New Mexico.
555 Camino de la Familia, Santa Fe, NM
505.992.0591
elmuseocultural.org

 

Museum of International Folk Art
The largest collection of folk art in the world, representing a host of diverse global cultures.
706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
505.476.1200
moifa.org

 

Wheelright Museum of the American Indian
Founded in 1937 by Mary Cabot Wheelwright, with a focus on Native American arts.
704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
505.982.4636
wheelwright.org

Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Spanish Colonial style represented in a treasured collection of devotional & decorative art, furniture & textiles.
750 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
505.982.2226
spanishcolonial.org

 

New Mexico History Museum
Get the whole story on New Mexico's rich history - an amazing collection of Spanish and Native American artifacts.
105 Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM
505.476.5100
museumfoundation.org

 

New Mexico Museum of Art
Oldest art museum in the state, operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM
505.476.5072
nmartmuseum.org

 

New Mexico State Capitol
Tour the state capitol and view a dynamic range of art representing a vast cross section of New Mexican artistry.
411 S Capitol Street, Santa Fe, NM
505.986.4614
nmcapitolart.org

 

Poeh Museum and Cultural Center
First tribally owned and operated museum for preservation of the Pueblo communities of the northern Rio Grande Valley.
78 Cities of Gold Rd, Pojoaque, NM
505.455.3334
poehcenter.org

 

El Rancho de las Golondrina's
Take a journey to Santa Fe's past at this living history museum.  Home to some of Santa Fe's favorite events.
334 Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
505.471.2261
golondrinas.org

 

Santa Fe Children's Museum
Hands-on kid's museum with a climbing wall, a garden & a puppet stage, plus interactive classes.
1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM
505.989.8359
santafechildrensmuseum.org

Museum of Encaustic Art
Bringing attention to the fastest growing medium in the world. The Encaustic Art Museum shows art including mixed medias, photography, paintings and much more. 
632 Agua Fria St
505.989.3283
moeart.org