Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

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Open Daily 10am-5pm from May through October
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm from November through April.
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The mission of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology is to inspire appreciation for and knowledge of the diverse native arts, histories, languages, and cultures of the Greater Southwest. A visit to the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is an excellent introduction to the complexity and diversity of the Native American cultures of the region. Here, you can listen to the stories and songs that tell of origins and the long history of the Native people of the Southwest, witness the development of new forms of art, or learn about the contemporary lives and lifeways of the Southwest's indigenous populations. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

09/17/2026

Route 66 Community Day is Sunday, September 20 from 11 AM to 5 PM on Museum Hill.

Watch the Dineh Tah' Navajo Dancers perform at 2pm, then stay for a talk with their director, historian and knowledge keeper Shawn Price (Diné), on how Route 66 impacted Native communities in New Mexico - 3:30pm at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, O'Keeffe Theater.

More info and free tickets here: https://my.nmculture.org/58632/58635



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New Mexico Arts
AMP Concerts
New Mexico History Museum
New Mexico Museum of Art

09/16/2026

Plan your day for Route 66 Community Day, Sunday, September 20, 11 AM to 5 PM on Museum Hill.

Start downtown at the classic car show, then catch the FREE Santa Fe Trails bus up to Museum Hill for the car cruise arrival, live music, dancers, storytime, food trucks, and more. The bus runs continuously from 10 AM to 5:30 PM between the Capitol Lot and Museum Hill. Catch it at the Santa Fe Visitor Information Center.

Parking downtown is available at the State Capitol Parking Facility, 420 Galisteo St, open 9 AM to 7 PM. Limited parking is also available on Museum Hill.

Info + free tickets to Route 66 Community Day here: https://my.nmculture.org/58632/58635


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City of Santa Fe
AMP Concerts

Celebrate Route 66 and its New Mexico legacy at Route 66 Community Day on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Museum Hill!Expect classi...
09/15/2026

Celebrate Route 66 and its New Mexico legacy at Route 66 Community Day on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Museum Hill!

Expect classic cars, hot rods, lowriders, Native dance, live music, artists, storytelling, family activities and food.

DOWNTOWN, CAPITOL LOT 1120 PASEO DEL NORTE
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Car Show, hosted by Sin Vargas of Sins Events
10:00 – 10:10 AM: Blessing, Governor Mark Mitchell, Tesuque Pueblo
11:30 AM: Car Show Awards Announced
12:00 PM: Car Cruise departs for Museum Hill

MUSEUM HILL
Emcee for the day: Mercedes Holtry, MC & Poet
11:15 – 11:45 AM: Storytime with Marie Blessing, MOIFA, Vernick Auditorium
12:30 – 1:00 PM: Car Cruise arrives at Museum Hill
1:00 – 1:10 PM: Welcome Remarks, Main Stage
1:10 – 1:55 PM: Los Domingueros, Main Stage
2:00 – 2:45 PM: Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dance Group, Dance Circle
2:45 – 3:30 PM: Triumph Car Panel, MIAC, O’Keeffe Theater
3:30 – 4:15 PM: Talk with Shawn Price, MIAC, O’Keeffe Theater
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Jacob Shije Trio, Main Stage

Come celebrate 100 years of the Mother Road—and the people, cultures and communities that have made Route 66 part of New Mexico’s story.

Free tickets: https://my.nmculture.org/58632/58635

This Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. catch a pottery demonstration with Lorraine Gala Lewis (Laguna Pueblo/ Taos Pueblo...
09/14/2026

This Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. catch a pottery demonstration with Lorraine Gala Lewis (Laguna Pueblo/ Taos Pueblo) in the Buchsbaum Gallery of Southwestern Pottery. Watch her techniques and learn more about her pottery journey.

Lorraine is the recipient of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Excellence in Pottery Award, presented in honor of IPCC’s 50th Anniversary awarded at the 104th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market!

Program is included with museum admission.

Every Wednesday is free for New Mexico Seniors!

⭐TOMORROW NIGHT⭐ Join us for a Stargazing Party on Museum Hill! MIAC is hosting this night sky event with a planetarium ...
09/10/2026

⭐TOMORROW NIGHT⭐ Join us for a Stargazing Party on Museum Hill! MIAC is hosting this night sky event with a planetarium from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science; telescopes will be provided and a pop-up food vendor by Dorothy’s Catering. This is in conjunction with our exhibit Makowa: the Worlds Above Us on exhibit until January 2027. Free admission for all with support from the John M. and Patricia L Bowell Foundation.

📸 credit: Andrés Salazar

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, September 20th, we're celebrating 100 years of Route 66 in New Mexico. 🚘🌟Join the Museum of Inter...
09/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, September 20th, we're celebrating 100 years of Route 66 in New Mexico. 🚘🌟
Join the Museum of International Folk Art , Museum of Indian Arts and Culture , New Mexico History Museum and New Mexico Museum of Art for Route 66 Community Day.
10:00 am: Car show kicks off downtown on Old Santa Fe Trail, across from the Roundhouse in the PERA lot.
12:00 pm: Car cruise heads up to Museum Hill for a second car show and demonstrations, discussions on the meaning and impact of Route 66 on New Mexico, plus the Dineh Tah' Navajo Dancers, music from the Jacob Shije Trio and Los Domingueros, story time and face painting.
Food trucks on-site: Freshies Juices, Over The Moon, Paleteria Oasis, Sno Cloud and Taqueria Gracias Madre.
Not driving up to Museum Hill? Hop on the free Santa Fe Trails shuttle, running continuously from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm between the PERA lot and Museum Hill. Last pick up at 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
Mark your calendar for a century of cars, culture and community. Free tickets: https://my.nmculture.org/58632/58635 See less

This weekend is the first Sunday of the month! Join us for Sunday Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Education Classr...
09/02/2026

This weekend is the first Sunday of the month! Join us for Sunday Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Education Classroom to decorate a wooden pendant for a custom necklace!

First Sunday of the Month is always free for New Mexico residents.

Slow down, sip some freshly brewed coffee, grab a pastry, and let your creativity take over! Join us for Coffee and Clay...
08/27/2026

Slow down, sip some freshly brewed coffee, grab a pastry, and let your creativity take over! Join us for Coffee and Clay this Sunday, Aug. 30, from 9–11 a.m. for a relaxed morning of air-dry clay making. No experience needed. Just bring your ideas!

💰 $10/person | $5 MNMF members
📍 Education Classroom
🎟️ Space is limited—grab your tickets: https://my.nmculture.org/58721/60709

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is closed for the rest of the day Aug. 20, 2026, due to a water main break. We apolo...
08/20/2026

The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is closed for the rest of the day Aug. 20, 2026, due to a water main break. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Join co-curator Marlon Magdalena, at noon August 22 for a tour of "Makowa: The Worlds Above Us". Occurring once a month ...
08/19/2026

Join co-curator Marlon Magdalena, at noon August 22 for a tour of "Makowa: The Worlds Above Us". Occurring once a month for the duration of the exhibition.

Look up. What do you see? From radio astronomy to solstice calendars, Indigenous peoples look to the sky for timing, meaning, and beauty. Makowa: The worlds above us juxtaposes ways of seeing, noticing, and understanding the skies and the beings in them. Told through stories of an ever-changing world, the exhibition connects science, stories, and observations. For Indigenous peoples of the Southwest, observing the sky brings joy, information, and a connection to the worlds above us.

Free with Museum Admission.

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