Join us in the WOW (Wonder on Wheels) van located in front of the museum on Lincoln Avenue to explore space related learning, see an Apollo space suit, pop culture toys from the Apollo 11 days, astronaut food, touch a moon and mars meteorite .......and much more. Then come inside the museum to scratch a […]
About the Museum of International Folk Art: http://www.internationalfolkart.org/ Founded in 1953 by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the Museum of International Folk Art’s mission is to foster understanding of the traditional arts to illuminate human creativity and shape a humane world. The museum holds the world’s largest international folk art collection of more than 150,000 objects from […]
Come to the Museum to see the live webcast kick-off from Washington D.C. The theme for 2019 Red Ribbon Week is "Send a message. Stay Drug Free." All students, teachers and family members are invited to attend the webcast. The event is free at 9am on Monday October 7th at the New Mexico Museum of […]
Flo and Lee Vallo have been making and painting pottery for over 20 years. She was taught by her mother and grandmother, and her mother-in-law has encouraged her to explore and expand her craftsmanship. The couple are fourth-generation potters and painters. With this exploration of pottery, they opened a small Pottery business on the Acoma Reservation. Tribal […]
BYOH - Bring Your Own Horse Take part in a unique experience not available anywhere else in the country. Led by a historically uniformed guide, riders will be entertained by the history of Fort Stanton and a demonstration of soldiers’ horse skills. Put your horsemanship skills to the test as you’re immersed in the intricacies of military drill […]
Don’t miss this unique sale of Native American art from private collections! You’ll find pottery, jewelry, textiles, paintings, baskets, carvings—vintage and contemporary. Whether you are a new or a seasoned collector, come find your own treasure! Sale held at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Museum Hill • 710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe Saturday […]
Annual Native Treasures COLLECTORS SALE to benefit MIAC exhibitions and education programs Free Admission Don’t miss this unique sale of Native American art from private collections! You’ll find pottery, jewelry, textiles, paintings, baskets, carvings—vintage and contemporary. Whether you are a new or a seasoned collector, come find your own treasure! Sale held at the Museum […]
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science at 1801 Mountain Rd NW is celebrating Earth Science Week. Explore fossils, minerals and rocks of New Mexico with experts who will offer demonstrations and displays. Visit the New Mexico Shake Out table learn about earthquakes and earthquake awareness. Free with Museum admission.
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 […]
Dr. Sharyn Udall is an Art Historian, author, and independent curator who has written, taught and lectured widely on 19th and 20th century American and European art. The author of eight books, as well as many exhibition catalogs and scholarly articles, her special research interests include the art of the Southwest, American modernism, women […]
This Inspired by Nature will teach you all about our state gem, turquoise! Learn all about this iconic Southwest stone and how you can trace specimens back to their mines and how you can tell natural turquoise from fake turquoise. Create your own turquoise inspired soap. You will come away from this workshop with a full […]
Carol Emarthle-Douglas (Northern Arapaho/Seminole) is a Traditional/ Contemporary basket-weaver: traditional because of her coiling technique and contemporary because her materials include spring hemp twine, waxed linen thread, reed, raffia, and silk. Working in this style for over 15 years, her unique creations have garnered numerous awards, including the 2015 SWAIA - Best of Show. Carol […]
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