Los Pastores de Belén

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Bank of America Theatre Los Pastores, the New Mexican Shepherds Play, was brought to New Mexico in 17th century from Spain. The play follows the adventures, antics, and battles of shepherds, angels, and devils. On their journey to Bethlehem to take their presents, the shepherds are waylaid by Demonio. The audience is amused by the […]

Ornament Workshop #3 Evergreen and Berry Wreaths

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

Join us for our ornament workshops, a perennial favorite among visitors and locals alike! On December 10, attendees will paint on pre-fired micaceous clay shapes, including bells and stars.  On December 12, attendees have a second chance to paint pre-fired micaceous clay shapes. On December 17, attendees will work with vine wreaths, evergreens, and berries […]

Folk Art Afternoons at the Libraries

Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

At Santa Fe Southside Library: Tuesday Dec. 17th – Peruvian Retablos Join us for free folk art family programs! Learn about folk art and cultures around the world through hands-on art making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please take note of the specific dates and activities. All events take place from 3:30-4:30pm. Produced […]

Home on the Range From Ranches to Rockets

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM, United States

“Home on the Range: From Ranches to Rockets” stretches through two galleries. Guests will learn about ranch life in the Tularosa Basin during the early 20th century, and how events taking place halfway around the world brought about changes that for many ranchers were permanent. The area eventually became White Sands Missile Range, drawing some […]

Let’s Take a Look! MIAC Curators Examine Your Treasures

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

MIAC Curators gather in the lobby of the Museum on the third Wednesday of each month awaiting whatever treasures may walk through the door. This is your opportunity to bring a family heirloom, something special from your collection, or a piece you know nothing about. Naturally, they prefer items from the American Southwest (in keeping […]

Inspired By Nature: Holiday Ornament Painting Join the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science for a unique holiday event.

Inspired By Nature:Holiday ornament painting Two sessions are available on December 18, 2019 session one is at 5:30pm to 6:30pm and session 2 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Join us at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science at 1801 Mountain Rd NW in the Multi-Purpose Room for a family friendly evening activity. Come paint a […]

Ornament Workshop #4 Stamped Tin Designs

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture 708-710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, United States

Join us for our ornament workshops, a perennial favorite among visitors and locals alike! On December 10, attendees will paint on pre-fired micaceous clay shapes, including bells and stars.  On December 12, attendees have a second chance to paint pre-fired micaceous clay shapes. On December 17, attendees will work with vine wreaths, evergreens, and berries […]

NHCC and Festival Ballet Albuquerque Present The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

7 pm—Friday, Saturday & Sunday 2 pm—Saturday & Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with the National Hispanic Cultural Center to present an original production, The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment.  The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including […]

Creative Mornings Global Theme: Silence

New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

Luke Fitch was raised in Santa Fe and presently has a small video and film production company here. He recently completed a documentary feature entitled "Zen and the West: Finding Peace in Troubled Times", produced by the non-profit website Stillness Speaks. The film explores the powerful effects of silence and meditation, from the seemingly-mundane to […]

Young Explorers Camp at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is offering children’s camps during winter break. Camp is offerd for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Before care is available from 7:30 to 8:30 am every morning for ten dollars a day. After care is also available from 4:00pm to 5:00pm every day for ten dollars […]

Holiday Open House

New Mexico Museum of Art- Plaza Building 107 West Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, United States

The Holiday Open House is a round-robin of puppet plays, art making projects, photos with Santa Claus, and other activities. Free admission! Marionette plays "A Really Big Party for Papa Gus" at 1:30-2pm and 3:00pm - 3:30pm St. Francis Auditorium Teatro Duende presents a little skit by the Marionettes! Juan, Rosina and Miguelito try very hard to […]

Museum Closure for Christmas Holiday

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science will be closed on December 25, 2019 for the Christmas Holiday. The Museum will reopen on December 26th at 9:00am. Business hours are Monday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

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