New Mexico Museum of Art

The New Mexico Museum of Art is one of the oldest galleries in the state. The array of internationally renowned works lures visitors from around the country to the intriguing structure of Pueblo Revival design. It contains a blend of traditional and contemporary art across temporary and permanent exhibitions. Take the time to see some of the 20,000 pieces in the museum.

Capture photos of the extraordinary adobe structure that houses the museum. The building, designed to look like an old mission church, dates back to 1917. It blends traditional Hispanic and Pueblo architecture. Wander through the charming courtyard with a fountain at its center and murals on the walls.

See the large collection of works by artists including Gustave Baumann, Lucy Lippard and the Taos Society of Artists. Marvel at the McNary pipe organ, which was built in 1917 and is still in use today.

Look up information about the works of art on the kiosks scattered around the museum. Take the museum’s walking tour of Santa Fe. It is a revealing and amusing look at the city.

Events, such as musical concerts and festivals, are often held in the 450-seat St. Francis Auditorium.

The museum first opened in 1917. The site’s opening days and hours vary throughout the year. Look for free admission periods at special times. There is a small entrance fee for adults, although children under 16 can attend for free.

Find the New Mexico Museum of Art in the center of Santa Fe. Take a bus to the Sheridan Avenue Transit Center or a train to the Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station near the attraction. Look for many landmarks near the museum, such as Canyon Road, Loretto Chapel and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.