The Palace Guard’s most popular event. Meet with museum curators who share their favorite stories and artifacts and give a special look at what goes on behind-the-scenes of a world-class museum. Enjoy a reception following. Not a Palace Guard member? Call (505) 982-6366.
This recently-released documentary (120 mins. Spanish/English) tells the story of the Wixarika or Huicholes people - one of the most intact precolonial groups remaining in the Americas - and their struggle against both the Mexican government and the multinational mining corporations to preserve Wirikuta, their sacred lands, against mineral extraction. This film highlights the global […]
This recently-released documentary (120 mins. Spanish/English) tells the story of the Wixarika or Huicholes people - one of the most intact precolonial groups remaining in the Americas - and their struggle against both the Mexican government and the multinational mining corporations to preserve Wirikuta, their sacred lands, against mineral extraction. This film highlights the global […]
The Laboratory of Anthropology Library holds its always anticipated 21st Book Sale SATURDAY and SUNDAY, November 15 and 16, 2014 "Books to the ceiling, books to the sky, my pile of books is a mile high. How I love them! How I need them! I’ll have a long beard by the time I read them." […]
Bring your favorite coloring tools (crayons, pencils, markers, etc.), and we’ll provide papers, envelopes, glue sticks and stamping supplies. Lee Kellogg of Guadalupe’s Fun Rubber Stamps shows you how to make your own holiday cards, part of the exhibit Gustave Baumann and Friends: Artist Cards from Holidays Past. It’s free with admission. For information, call […]
Join the Friends of Archaeology at the Hotel Santa Fe for their annual holiday party and auction. Come find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for friend. Proceeds support the projects and work of OAS archaeologists. Tickets are $20, which include a light buffet and drink. Make reservations beginning October 7, 2014, by calling 505.982.7799 ext. […]
See the exhibit Gustave Baumann and Friends: Artist Cards from Holidays Past, then come to the History Museum classroom, where educators René Harris and Melanie LaBorwit help you discover an easy way to make beautiful handmade cards with Styrofoam ink-block printmaking. (Consider the wisdom of wearing messy clothes.) Get a jump on holiday card-making by […]
New Mexico brewing began in the 1850s with small breweries that were wiped out by Prohibition. Not until 1988 did craft brewers stage a renaissance. Jon C. Stott describes its evolution. Stott is author of New Mexico Beer: A History of Brewing in the Land of Enchantment (History Press, 2014). The Brainpower & Brownbags Lectures […]
During this time, curators from The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and The Laboratory of Anthropology are in the lobby of MIAC to look at your treasures. These curators will attempt to identify and explain any artifact or historic object presented to them. The event is always FREE and open to the public. Federal […]
The blacksmith was the mechanic, hardware store and fabricator of all things metal needed for the soldier and civilian alike surviving in a remote and hostile land. The blacksmith fabricated things like farm tools, house hardware and accessories repaired wagons as well as shod work animals and fabricated the metal tools you needed to get […]
Celebrate over 400 years of history at the Camino Real Historic Trail Site. Experience demonstrations, food, music and dance spanning the rich history and diverse cultures that traveled the trail. Don’t miss this educational and entertaining event at the Camino Real Historic Trail Site.
Please accept our warmest Thanksgiving greetings. We hope you enjoy time with friends and family as our staff enjoys time with theirs. The museum will be closed Nov. 27, reopening at 10 am Nov. 28.
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