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Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Southeast Santa Fe
view website710 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-476-1269
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-K
School-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Ethnic Museum
Art Museum
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Description
This rather serious museum, which traces the history of the indigenous people of the Southwest from pre-history all the way up through contemporary arts and crafts, has gorgeous exhibits of pottery and textiles. Archeology buffs shouldn't miss the laboratory with its collection of artifacts from all over the Southwest.
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: Younger kids will love the fun "Discovery Room" filled with puzzles, foam building rocks, and other hands-on exhibits.
School-Age Kids: Those studying Native American culture will enjoy connecting the exhibits with what they learned in school.
Pre-Teens & Teens: The museum has numerous online exhibits that provide in-depth introductions to Indian textiles, pottery.
Planning Notes
- Make a day of it. Located on Museum Hill, along with four other museums including the Museum of International Folk Art. Hit them all at once to get a big dose of culture and history.
Just the Facts
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. During the summer months, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Museums are also open Mondays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours
What's Nearby?
- Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-476-1200 35.66469194444444 -105.92680888888889 - Museum International Culture 710 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-476-1269 35.66480583333333 -105.92656083333334 - New Mexico Museum-Indian Arts 710 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-827-6344 35.66480583333333 -105.92656083333334
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