Here you will find a real wealth of museums and a diversity of subjects in them. The history of Santa Fe and the mixing of the Spanish, Mexican, and Native American cultures bring their diversity in art and history.
The Palace of the Governors is a 400 year old building that houses an old print shop, history of the Jewish inhabits a photography museum, artifacts from the prior eras in Santa Fe and so much more.
Museum of Fine Arts always has changing exhibits that must be seen. The southwestern Art Collection can always been seen here. In 2004 from May to Sept. the lives of the Russian Czars can be viewed by their arts on display.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is where Georgia work and history can be viewed like no other place.
Institute of American Indian Arts Museum shows the Native American’s culture perceptions done in contemporary Art.
The Awakening houses a single three dimensional artwork.
Archdiocese of Santa Fe Museum has interesting art and artifacts from 400 years of Catholic history in Santa Fe.
Museum Hill (This where four museums are connected and share a plaza space and restaurant)
The Museum Of International Folk Art A museum of folk art from all over the worl. In 2004 an exhibit will show outsider art. This is artists who have not been professionally trained
The Museum Of Spanish Colonial Art Traditional and Contemporary art and objects depict Hispanic Art here.
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology houses an extraordinary collection of Indian arts and objects and March – Dec. 2004 will have a unique collection of moccasins from the Apache people.
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian features the very best of historical and contemporary Native American art.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum is a very fun always changing interactive museum for children.
Center for Contemporary Arts is where you will see art exhibits as well as video, art, lectures and performances.
Bataan Memorial Military Museum is where New Mexico’s soldiers are honored; World War II Bataan March is especially remembered here.
SITE Santa Fe houses changing exhibits and educational programs all year. In July they host an international contemporary art event.
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe has performances, art, and educational programs celebrating Hispanic culture
El Rancho de Los Galondrinas is south of town and is a living history museum showing everyday life on a Spanish Colonial farm.
In Santa Fe it is a must to check out the diverse museums to get the true Santa Fe Experience.
Eileen Richardson
