Organized at Fort Union and Albuquerque in the fall of 1861, the 3rd New Mexico Volunteers Infantry played crucial roles in returning the New Mexico Territory to the Union side during the Civil War. On July 22, from 2-3 pm, re-enactors will present a special program in the Palace of the Governors Courtyard. The event […]
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 […]
Tuesday & Thursday July 24 & 26Hands-on art making for ages 3 to 103, make uchiwa- (Japanese fans) with Santa Fe JIN» Groups of 6 or more, please call to reserve a place and guarantee free Museum admission. To schedule groups please call Patricia Sigala at 476-1212 or send e-mail to patricia.sigala@state.nm.us. For more information […]
National and Chairman’s Circle members are invited for an exclusive look at collections storage at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture; incredibly, less than 1% of this collection is exhibited at any time. Treasures rarely seen include Gustave Baumann’s kachina collection. Invitations will be mailed. Contact Laura Waller for further information or to join […]
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 […]
Penelope Hunter-Stiebel, independent curator and specialist in the decorative arts, will share her findings about her survey of the Museum's 1917 furniture and architecture. Her emphasis will be on the building's history and the development of what has come to be known as the Santa Fe Style. Her talk will begin promptly at 12:15 in St. […]
Tuesday & Thursday July 31 and August 2 Make New Mexico framesGroups of 6 or more, please call to reserve a place and guarantee free Museum admission. To schedule groups please call Patricia Sigala at 476-1212 or send e-mail to patricia.sigala@state.nm.us. For more information on events on Museum Hill, please visit http://www.museumhill.org
Old Lincoln Days has been celebrated the first full week-end in August since 1939, with the exception of two years during World War II. Visitors will enjoy re-enactors, music, performances of the Last Escape of Billy the Kid, performed on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon following the parade on Sunday morning. The Last […]
This exhibtion continues the Alcove Shows 12.0 tradition of exhibiting divergent artists making challenging contemporary artwork in New Mexico right now. Over all, forty-five artists working in all media will be on view until the cycle of exhibtions ends April, 2013.The 12.4 roster is: Paula Castillo, Nancy Judd, Nancy Sutor, Lucrecia Troncoso, and Will Wilson.Opens 5:00 to […]
This is the third year for our summer ice cream social in the central patio courtyard. Come share in the fun --- while they last!
The auction, featuring some 150 contemporary museum-quality rugs by 50 of the region’s finest contemporary Navajo weavers, will be held in the historic Palace of the Governors Courtyard. The event begins with a preview from 9-11 a.m., with bidding to start promptly at 11 a.m. Admission is free and bid cards are $5. Noted auctioneer Bob […]
Basketry Artist and knowledge holder Royce Manuel (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community) will lead a full day workshop on Saturday entitled "Binding Our Future to the Past: Agave Workshop". Mr. Manuel has worked to bring the Kiaha (traditional burden basket) back to life for the Aw-Thum and shared his knowledge teaching community workshops. This workshop […]
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