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Interpreting the history and contemporary life of the Indigenous cultures of the Southwest.

Now On Exhibit


The Buchsbaum Gallery of Southwestern Pottery

through Mar 4, 2026

The Buchsbaum Gallery features each of the Pueblos of New Mexico and Arizona in a selection of pieces that represent the development of a community tradition. In addition, a changing area of the gallery, entitled Traditions Today highlights the evolving contemporary traditions of the ancient art of pottery making.

Engaging the Future: The Goodman Fellowship Artists

through Sep 1, 2025

Engaging the Future: The Goodman Fellowship Artists, is a dynamic exhibition showcasing the work and words of nineteen contemporary Native artists at various stages of their careers.

On view in the JoAnn and Bob Balzer Native Market and Contemporary Art Gallery, highlights the artistic excellence and diverse creative expressions of these rising and established artists across multiple disciplines, including printmaking, photography, painting, jewelry, film, fashion, and mixed media. 

Makowa: The Worlds Above Us

through Aug 17, 2026

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. 

Upcoming Events


Sat, Jul 19, 2025
Native Dance Series

Sun, Jul 20, 2025
Arts Alive!

Visiting Information


A simplified map of the museum's location on Museum Hill

Location

The Museum is located at 710 Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail on Museum Hill in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Hours

SUN10-5
MONCLOSED
TUE10-5
WED10-5
THU10-5
FRI10-5
SAT10-5

From November through April, the museum is closed on Mondays.

Admission

TypeNew Mexico Resident*Non Resident
Adult
$7
Free on First Sundays*
$12
Seniors
60 & up
$7
NM residents Free on Wednesdays
$12
Students
$7
$12
Kids 16 and under
Free
Free
Members
Free
Free
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