New Mexico Museum of Art
New Mexico Museum of Art, Art museum at Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, United States.
Description
The New Mexico Museum of Art is an art museum in Santa Fe housed in a Pueblo Revival-style building. Its collection spans more than 20,000 artworks including paintings, photographs, sculptures, prints, and mixed media pieces displayed across multiple galleries.
History
The museum opened in 1917 as New Mexico's first art institution. Architect Isaac Rapp designed the building with characteristic Pueblo Revival features that would later define Santa Fe's architectural character.
Culture
The St. Francis Auditorium within the museum hosts regular performances, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year for audiences of all kinds. These gatherings reflect the artistic and musical diversity of the region.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with extended hours until 7 PM on first Fridays. Its central location on Palace Avenue makes it easy to visit alongside other downtown Santa Fe attractions.
Did you know?
The building combines Pueblo architectural elements with Spanish Colonial design, making regional cultural history visible in its walls. This architectural language later became the standard for many buildings throughout Santa Fe.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Santa Fe).
Santa Fe contains a concentrated collection of historic sites and cultural institutions that reflect the layered history of New Mexico. The city combines Spanish colonial architecture, Native American heritage, and contemporary art across its museums, galleries, and religious buildings. The New...
Loretto Chapel
293 m
Palace of the Governors
77 m
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
324 m
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
241 m
Santa Fe Plaza
108 m
Soldiers' Monument
86 m
Santa Fe Historic District
384 m
Lensic Theater
182 m
Scottish Rite Temple
490 m
Don Diego de Vargas Zapata Luján Ponce de León, El Marques de la Nava de Barcinas
240 m
New Mexico History Museum
123 m
Santiago E. Campos United States Courthouse
370 m
Santa Fe Playhouse
469 m
New Mexico Supreme Court Building
407 m
Fort Marcy Officer's Residence
46 m
Alfred M. Bergere House
173 m
Don Gaspar Bridge
368 m
Gregorio Crespin House
470 m
Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
212 m
Old Santa Fe County Courthouse
184 m
Loretto staircase
306 m
Cathedral Park
318 m
Joseph M. Montoya Federal Building
335 m
Five & Dime General Store
107 m
Ellsberg & Amberg Building
44 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes