Self-taught potter Samuel Manymules (Diné) creates minimalist pottery which is traditionally made, but modernized in style. Join us for this demonstration by the winner of a First Place prize at the Heard Market, among other awards. He won Best of Pottery at the 2006 Southwest Museum Indian Marketplace and Best of Division at the Santa […]
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 […]
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 […]
Across centuries and cultures people have told stories about the healing powers of cannabis. Now the science is catching up with the stories. "The Medicine in Marijuana" is a documentary previously shown on New Mexico PBS, that tells stories of patients, practitioners and researchers here in New Mexico. The documentary provides the latest scientific information […]
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 […]
The stars light up the night sky and now your clothing as well. Join us for an evening of star stories in our Planetarium and create your own light up textiles. First, we will learn about the night skies and some of the star stories of the best dressed figures in world mythology. After you have […]
2:00 to 4:00 pm Open House at Governor’s Gallery 4th floor, The New Mexico State Capitol, located in Santa Fe at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail Hosted by the Women’s Board of The Museum of New Mexico Exhibition featuring awardees artwork and information about their lives 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Reception in the Courtyard […]
This year marks the 46th annual celebration of the Governor’s Arts Awards, which was established in 1974 to celebrate the extensive role that artists and their work have played in New Mexico. A diverse and noteworthy list of painters, weavers, sculptors, dancers, musicians, storytellers, poets, actors, playwrights, and potters have been honored by the Governor’s […]
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is co-hosting a free Fossil Fiesta in Farmington on September 21st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Farmington Library. The Fossil Fiesta will be held at the Farmington Public Library at 2101 Farmington Avenue. Fiesta activities include a virtual reality experience, Smithsonian developed activities […]
New Mexico Museum of Art opens the door to our community –Your Sneak Peek of the Vladem Contemporary .Enjoy fun, interactive art activities led by local artists, while exploring the future site of the New Mexico Museum of Art’s Vladem Contemporary located at the corner of Guadalupe and Montezuma. Free and fun for all ages, […]
Come to Museum Hill for Native dances, live music, storytelling, hands‑on activities, artist demonstrations, food, and more! Explore family-friendly events all over the hill at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the Museum of International Folk Art, the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, and the Wheelwright Museum of the […]
Join us to celebrate Community Day on Museum Hill! FREE all day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, music and preformances at Museum Hill Partner sites: Museum of Indian Arts and Culture; Museum of International Folk Art; Museum of Spanish Colonial Art; Santa Fe Botanical Garden; and the Wheelwright […]
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