Once part of a far larger Spanish Presidio, the Palace of the Governors today faces numerous preservation challenges. As part of the museum’s Adobe Summer celebration, Jarrell Jackman, executive director of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, speaks on the successful renovation of his city’s 1782 Spanish presidio. "El Presidio de Santa Barbara: Its […]
Join us for a talk about these sisters’ family weaving legacy and their deep commitment to keeping the art alive! This event is free with museum admission.
Ever wonder why there’s an obelisk in the middle of the Santa Fe Plaza? Have you noticed the gargoyles on top of the Catron Building? Where was the gambling hall? Which tucked-away building held a Manhattan Project secret? Find out by taking a Downtown Walking Tour led by New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors […]
Donors who have made an estate gift or contribution more than $100,000 to our cultural institutions will be honored for their generosity at this special event.
Mexico City served as a viceregal capital for the far-flung Spanish empire. The official seat of international trade, politics, and religious orthodoxy, it also sheltered a heterogeneous population that laughed, played, prayed and struggled to survive through floods and famine. Rituals similar to the annual Fiesta de Santa Fe marked much of daily experience, from […]
Kick off Santa Fe Fiesta with the annual burning of Zozobra. We’ll close at 5 pm to make it easy for you, instead of our usual Free Friday Evening. See you at the show.
You bet, we’re open our regular working hours today, 10 am to 5 pm. Bring your out-of-town guests and introduce them to New Mexico history!
People with memory illnesses, their loved ones and care partners are invited to participate in this free, fun-filled hour creating poetry set to music inspired by the stories, costumes, and grounds of The Santa Fe Opera. To participate, contact alysha@aloveoflearning.org, or call 505-913-2186. Community-in-Residence (CIR) is a series of free art events for all elders, […]
WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT AND HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IT IN THE FUTURE. Bill Tydeman speaks on “Islands in the Sky: Photographers View the Llano Estacado,” part of the 2015 Brainpower & Brownbags Lecture Series in the Meem Community Room. Enter for free through the History Museum’s Washington Avenue doors. Tydeman is a […]
Circles members are invited to see these two exhibitions before they open to the general members and public. Georgia OKeeffe in Process features painting and studies by iconic modernists Georgia OKeeffe. Looking Forward, Looking Back pairs historic works from our collection with new projects by contemporary women artists.
Foundation members are invited to preview Georgia OKeeffe in Process and Looking Forward Looking Back. 6 to 8 p.m. Premier Early Access for Patron, Benefactor and Ambassador members 6:30 to 8 p.m. All members welcome. Student, Individual/Dual, Family/Grandparents and Sponsor members and above Georgia OKeeffe in Process reveals the steps in OKeeffe’s creative process and technique that span her […]
Foundation members are invited to preview Georgia O’Keeffe in Process and Looking Forward Looking Back. 6 to 8 p.m. Premier Early Access for Patron, Benefactor and Ambassador members 6:30 to 8 p.m. All members welcome. Student, Individual/Dual, Family/Grandparents and Sponsor members and above Georgia O’Keeffe in Process reveals the steps in O’Keeffe’s creative process and technique that span her […]
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