New Mexico History Museum
About This Museum
People come to the New Mexico History Museum not just to learn dates, but to feel the layers of time in a place where history is still palpable. You can literally walk through the thick adobe walls of the 17th-century Palace of the Governors, the very building that served as Spain's seat of power in the remote northern frontier. Inside, deeply personal stories unfold—from ancient Pueblo life and Spanish colonization to the Santa Fe Trail and statehood. It’s a profound experience that connects you directly to the complex tapestry of cultures that shaped this region.
Collection Highlights
The main exhibit, 'Telling New Mexico,' is a powerful journey through centuries, while the Segesser Hide Paintings provide an astonishingly detailed, firsthand visual record of colonial life from a Native American perspective.
Visitor Information
It's right on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, so after your visit you can step outside and see Native artisans selling their work under the portal of the Palace, continuing a tradition that's lasted for generations.
Architecture & Building
The heart of it all is that iconic, low-slung adobe Palace of the Governors—the nation's oldest continuously occupied public building—seamlessly connected to a modern, light-filled exhibition hall.
Contact & Location
Address: New Mexico History Museum, 113, Lincoln Avenue, Barrio de Analco Historic District, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 87501, United States
Phone: +1 505-476-5200
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