Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

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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 sto

ries 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.

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.

Tomorrow! Don't miss a pottery demonstration from MIAC's very own Marita Swazo Hinds, from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bill ...
08/18/2026

Tomorrow! Don't miss a pottery demonstration from MIAC's very own Marita Swazo Hinds, from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bill and Jane Buchsbaum Gallery of the Southwest.

🏆 What makes a work of art “Best of Show”?Opening Aug. 14, "Best of Show: Making History at Santa Fe Indian Market" expl...
08/12/2026

🏆 What makes a work of art “Best of Show”?

Opening Aug. 14, "Best of Show: Making History at Santa Fe Indian Market" explores the history and lasting impact of the prestigious awards presented at SWAIA’s Santa Fe Indian Market.

Celebrate the artists, works, and moments that have helped shape one of the most influential Native art markets in the world.

📍 Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
📅 Aug. 14, 2026–March 2027

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This Sunday at MIAC, don't miss a film screening of "Defending the Fire", a Silver Bullet Production, in the Kathryn O’K...
08/04/2026

This Sunday at MIAC, don't miss a film screening of "Defending the Fire", a Silver Bullet Production, in the Kathryn O’Keeffe Theater at 2:30 P.M.

Honor a defining moment in New Mexico and Pueblo history at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Join us as we commemora...
08/03/2026

Honor a defining moment in New Mexico and Pueblo history at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.

Join us as we commemorate the 1680 Pueblo Revolt with a day of cultural performances, community, and reflection.

11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Tesuque Pueblo Youth Dancers
12 p.m. – Pueblo feast lunch (Meem Auditorium)
2:30 p.m. – "Defending the Fire" film screening (Kathryn O'Keeffe Theater)

Celebrate the resilience, strength, and enduring legacy of the Pueblo people.

📍 Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
🗓️ Sunday, August 9
🕚 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Join us for the 5th Annual Youth Hoop Dance Championship this weekend, Aug. 1–2! Hosted by the Lightning Boy Foundation,...
07/29/2026

Join us for the 5th Annual Youth Hoop Dance Championship this weekend, Aug. 1–2!

Hosted by the Lightning Boy Foundation, Inc., this free, family-friendly event celebrates Native youth through the art of hoop dance, bringing together dancers from across the region to share culture, creativity, and tradition.

🗓 Aug. 1–2 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe
🎟 Free admission & free parking

Can't make it in person? Watch the competition live on the Lightning Boy Foundation's page, beginning with the Grand Entry at 9 a.m. each day.

📸Andres Salazar

Discover the work of artist Jontay Kahm (Plains Cree) during a special Artist in Residence presentation at the Museum of...
07/23/2026

Discover the work of artist Jontay Kahm (Plains Cree) during a special Artist in Residence presentation at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture.

In partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts' Artists in Residence (AiR) program, Kahm will share insights into the work he created during his residency, his latest collection, and his artistic practice. A MIAC Goodman Fellow, Kahm was also featured in "Engaging the Future: The Goodman Fellowship Artists" exhibition.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 Museum of Indian Arts & Culture

Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating contemporary Indigenous art and creativity.



https://my.nmculture.org/58721/58782

07/23/2026

Join us Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for Arts Alive to make your own creation using air dry clay! FREE for all ages.

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