Learn the truth about turtles! Not all turtles are slow and our turtles from the Naturalist Center can prove it! Meet “Crunch” our box turtle who survived a dog attack and has been a long term resident at the Museum. Then join Kelly Jo Design by Wine to paint your own turtle work of art. Supplies will be […]
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 […]
You are invited to join a lecture given by Beth Laura O’Leary, Ph.D., who will speak on one of humanity’s most extraordinary archaeological sites –Tranquility Base on the Moon created by two Apollo 11 astronauts on July 20, 1969. Today there are more than 200 metric tons of cultural materials on the lunar surface. We […]
Bill and Uschi Butler have been collecting Native art for over 35 years. Uschi first became interested in Native art and culture as a teenager in Germany and introduced Bill to it when they married. Over time, they have built a wide-ranging contemporary collection across many media. When they decided to move to Santa Fe […]
Join MIAC’s 2019 Native Treasures Living Treasures, Diego Romero and Mateo Romero (Cochiti Pueblo), and curator Lillia McEnaney for breakfast, followed by an intimate tour of The Brothers Chongo: A Tragic Comedy in Two Parts. Breakfast starts at 8:30am at the Museum Hill Cafe. Program is $35 general admission / $30 for Museum Foundation members. […]
Jackie Munro is a filmmaker, photographer and educator working at the intersection of storytelling and community engagement to address social justice. Jackie produces communication campaigns for mission-driven organizations with her company Stories for Change in Santa Fe, NM. Using collaborative, storytelling-based processes, she co-produces the content for her campaigns with those most affected by a […]
Gallery Conversations with Artists The popular series of small alcove exhibition returns with Alcoves 20/20 Alcoves 20/20 #1 artists are Stuart Arends, Mokha Laget, Diane Marsh, Dan Namingha, and Emi Ozawa These small alcove galleries are a tradition that date back more than 100 years to the founding of the New Mexico Museum of Art. […]
What is it about the brain that causes the experience of addiction and what is driving today’s epidemic of addictions? Join us for this thought-provoking presentation by a neuroscientist who is also in long-term addiction recovery. Dr. Grisel’s book "Never Enough" will be available for purchase and signing. Purchase Tickets
Free admission with a day full of fun activities is set for Aug. 24 as the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces hosts Community Appreciation Day. The fourth-annual event is held to thank the community for its support and to showcase the Museum’s programs and exhibits. The fun is from 9 […]
Each year, we honor our friend and civic leader, J. Paul Taylor with a special membership gathering and festive celebration of his birthday. Come greet Mr. Taylor and join the Friends of the Taylor Family Monument as they work to support the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property. Admission is the membership fee. Sponsored by the Friends of […]
All the exhibits will be open including our new animatronic Bisti Beast, and new updates to our classic exhibit on the volcanoes of New Mexico. This is a 21 and older event - please bring your I.D. Enjoy a cash bar, DJ playing a mix of popular social dance styles of music, and a food […]
Canceled- Sepetember 1st Family Morning at Folk Art. Look for our next Family Morning returing November 3rd!
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