Join Ranger Mike for a guided tour of the Fort Selden ruins. Explore 1400 years of history from the Mogollon to the Spanish and the American military. Tour included in general admission. $5/adult. Free for children 16 years and under. Please call 575-526-8911 for more information. NM I-25, Exit 19, Radium Springs - Follow the […]
These unique garments embody the remarkable creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation of their makers, past and present. As complex cultural expressions, parkas are at once innovative and traditional, a garment that harmoniously marries artistry, function, cultural meaning, and Indigenous ingenuity. At the heart of the exhibition are 20 parkas representing 6 Alaska Native communities: Yup’ik, Iñupiaq, […]
A rich selection of Indigenous drawings, photographic portraits, and traditional dolls will provide context for how parkas are worn in ceremony, hunting, and daily use. These works underscore Native self-representation and the parka’s importance as a cultural signifier. Sewing tools, themselves beautiful works of craftsmanship in walrus ivory, wood, or animal hide, round out the […]
Join our Head of Curatorial Affairs and Curator of 20th Century Art, Christian Waguespack and Mary Statzer, Curator of Prints & Photographs for the University of New Mexico Art Museum for an in-gallery conversation about one of our most popular paintings from the Transcendental Painting Group, Awakening, (Memory of Father) 1943 by Agnes Pelton. Free With Admission […]
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Bosque Redondo Memorial’s new exhibit? Have you ever wanted to know more stories about the Diné (Navajo) and Ndé (Mescalero Apache)? Join Ranger Lily on Friday May 25, 2023 for a guided tour of the new permanent exhibition at Bosque Redondo Memorial. The weekly tour will start […]
Event sponsors are integral support for the market, ensuring artists and visitors alike enjoy a high-quality experience. Sponsors are offered a number of benefits, including complimentary tickets to market events, special recognition in event marketing and invitations to VIP events. For more information on these sponsorships, benefits and tax deductibility, visit museumfoundation.org/native-treasures/ or contact Lauren Paige, […]
Please join us for Late Night Friday as we offer the public the opportunity to extend their visit at the museum and explore our amazing collections, and learn more about the historic people, places, and events, that over time touched New Mexico. Tonight’s visit is FREE TO NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS
Join Ranger Mike and learn some basic campfire cooking. He will be experimenting with different methods of cooking biscuits, from traditional recipes as well as modern techniques including his own family’s recipe. Recipes and tips will be provided. Demonstration and ranger interaction included in general admission. *Ranger Mike’s ability to cook over a live fire […]
Join us for Japanese mask making demonstrations with noh mask maker Terai Ichiyu on June 1-4 in the Atrium. A translator will be on hand to facilitate conversation with Mr. Terai. Terai-san likens mask making to "time travel" explaining that when he creates a character, he feels connected to the generations of mask-makers who have […]
Visit us for FREE Admission as we celebrate Art and History every first Friday evening of every month! For this month, the History Museum invites you to enjoy our newest exhibition, EnchantOrama! New Mexico Magazine Celebrates 100, which explores how the publication began and its impact on the State over the years. Join Education staff for a […]
Join us in the galleries for an informal discussion by the Museum’s Curator of Photography, Katherine Ware, about her newest exhibition, Manuel Carrillo: Mexican Modernist. Museum admission will be free all evening (5-7PM), and the talk will begin at 5:30 in the upstairs gallery. Mexican photographer Manuel Carrillo (1906-1989) turned to the camera fairly […]
The first Sunday of each month we invite families to join us in a fun art-making session at the Museum. Explore the galleries to find inspiration and enjoy the power of creating with your loved ones and friends. Light snacks will be available. These events are FREE for all New Mexico residents.
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