• Las Posadas: The 43rd annual community celebrated event Please note scheduled date change

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

    Celebrated around the world, Las Posadas recreates Mary and Joseph’s search for a place of shelter in the days leading up to the birth of Jesus. This historic Hispanic version is presented by volunteers from a number of northern New Mexico communities. The candle-lit procession will begin in the Santa Fe Plaza at 5:30pm and […]

  • Mineral Workshop

    Are you a rock hound who wants to learn how to identify different types of minerals? Then make sure you join us on December 9th at 4:30pm for our Mineral Identification Workshop. Learn how to use the scratch test to determine hardness and what types of minerals react to acid. This workshop is great for […]

  • Ornament Workshop #1 Painting on Micaceous Clay

    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 […]

  • Sensory Friendly Night at the Museum

    Visit the Museum on December 10 from 5:30-8pm and enjoy a special planetarium show. Explore the Museum with the bright lights turned down, louder exhibits muted and more. The exhibits will be more sensory friendly to accomodate those with sensory issues. Cost is $5. Tickets available at htttp://www.nmnaturalhistory.org

  • Pueblo Pottery Demonstration Series with Lorraine Gala Lewis (Laguna/Taos/Hopi)

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

    When she began working with clay, Gala Lewis embraced a contemporary style, but eventually incorporated figurative form into her work. Later, after studying Pre-Columbian art forms, she delved into that time period. "The work is a true reflection of self, what was felt by that individual at that time in the environment," notes Gala Lewis. […]

  • Ornament Workshop #2 Painting on Micaceous Clay

    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 […]

  • Revealing Untold Stories of Chaco Canyon: Archaeocosmology Lecture on solar and lunar astronomy

      Anna Sofaer, Robert Weiner and Richard Friedman                                                                              Thursday, December 12,  2019  • 6:30pm – 8pm                               Anna Sofaer, and colleagues Richard Friedman and Robert Weiner, will share latest research findings, revealing the extent of the Chaco culture across an area the size of Ohio. They examine the source of that powerful reach from the arid […]

  • Museum Hill Annual Holiday Stroll

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

    Join us for the Museum Hill Annual Holiday Stroll from 4-7 pm on Friday December 13th. The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, The Wheelwright Museum and Santa Fe Botanical Garden will all be open and have holiday festivities to enjoy with family and friends! 4-7 pm – Paint a gourd ornament for the holidays, […]

  • Annual Museum Hill Holiday Stroll

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

    Visit MIAC for the following activities, then visit our fellow Museum Hill partner museums for other entertainment! The Museum Hill Holiday Stroll is free and open to all. 5pm and 6pm: Tewa Women’s Choir in MIAC Theater 5:30pm and 6:30pm: Native American dances Throughout evening (4pm to 7pm): -Renata Yazzie (Diné) – pianist – playing […]

  • Christmas at the Palace A Santa Fe community favorite since 1982

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

    Now in its 37th year, Santa Fe’s beloved Christmas at the Palace brings communities together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, a chance to operate an antique printing press, old fashioned activities, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors […]

  • Las Noches de Las Luminarias

    Fort Selden Historic Site 1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs, NM, United States

    Join us for this Southwest tradition as over eight hundred glowing candles surround the Fort ruins. Enjoy holiday music, a cozy campfire, and a warm cup of cheer as you tour the grounds. Make your own holiday decorations while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Please dress warmly. Admission: $5 for adults. Children […]