The human ability to modify our landscape can be dramatic and even beautiful. A remarkable expression of this process can be seen in the development of extensive agricultural terraces and grid gardens in the hills above the Jemez River Valley on Zia Pueblo lands. Ulysses Reid, of Zia Pueblo, will lead a strenuous morning hike […]
It’s Father’s Day. Enjoy the day at the museum. Visit the Out of the Box-The Art of the Cigar exhibition, and come to our family workshop and upcycle your own cigar box for storing your treasures or to give to Dad. Seating and materials limited. Free.
June 2017 is the 50th anniversary of the Rio Arriba County Courthouse raid that forced New Mexico to confront its legacy of land grant injustices. Robert Torrez, former New Mexico State Historian, native of Rio Arriba, and expert on the history of the raid will lead an exploration of this complex and contentious history. We […]
The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!) celebrates this popular art form with over 175 examples from Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico. Traditional and iconic works, alongside creations by contemporary piñata artists, illustrate how piñatas maintain their historical and social importance while also reflecting transnational shifts in popular, political, and […]
As Syria’s ongoing civil war, staggering death toll, and displacement of thousands of refugees threatens to destroy Syrian culture, the Palace of the Governors will display seven albums of photographs of historic sites in Syria taken between 1899 and 1909. Entitled Syria: Cultural Patrimony Under Threat, the exhibition will includes a multi-functional information kiosk with […]
Get an earful of music and an eyeful of art on Friday evenings all summer long. Music at the Museum presents the sounds of local musical talent, performed in the garden courtyard at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Included with cost of admission. Admission is free for NM Residents with ID after 5:00 pm.
Join us at Lincon Historic Site for a San Juan Day celebration. This family friendly event will feature local arts and food vendors, a local farmer’s market, historic games, and some truly great New Mexican music and art. 10:00 a.m.- Vendors open 11:00 a.m.- "Our Mother’s Before Us" stage perfomance by Elise Gomber 12:00 p.m.- […]
MIAC’s 2017 Living Treasure - Jody Naranjo - is on site with her mother Dolly to demonstrate the traditional pottery firing process. Free with museum admission. Sponsored by Charles and Edwina Miller.
The Labyrinth Resourse Group presents a FREE Summer Solstice Walk celebrating the longest day of the year. The public is cordially invited to join in this labyrinth walk to shine light into all areas of our consciousness, personal and collective. Guitar music by Chris Harrell. This labyrinth is wheelchair accessible, and is outside the Museum […]
Challah Rising in the Desert celebrates the history and people of New Mexico’s unique Jewish community. In this new feature documentary, braided Challah bread represents five waves of settlement of New Mexico’s Jewish community including Conversos escaping the Spanish Inquisition 400 years ago, German Jewish pioneers of the Santa Fe Trail in the 1800s, scientists […]
Beginning Flamenco Dance 10am to 11am, Tuesday June 27 through and including Saturday July 1 Beginning Castanets (castanets provided for duration of the class) 11:15 to 12:15, Tuesday June 27 through and including Saturday July 1. All classes include Museum admission, the cost is $50 one class series (5 classes total); $80 for two-class series […]
Carmela Greco’s seasoned guitarist Anontio Gabarri Jimenez launches the Museum’s summer series of live Flamenco guitar in the gallery included with Museum admission. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico, in the Hispanic Heritage Wing through September 10, 2017. Photo of Flamenco En Vivo Guitarist Ronaldo Baca, Summer 2016.
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