Nov 28, 2018 - Nov 28, 2020
Public Tours of the Museum
New Mexico Museum of Art
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tours are free with admission and offered daily. Led by volunteer guides, learn about highlights of the building and current exhibitions. Call 505-476-5063 to verify times.
Jan 22, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021
Re-Imagined
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and Re-Imagine the world around you as we explore new topics and take home activities each month.
Feb 26, 2020 - Jan 26, 2021
Re-Imagined
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Seniors are invited for monthly special activities included with Museum admission to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque.
Mar 25, 2020 - Jan 25, 2021
Cancelled: Re-Imagined
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and Re-Imagine the world around you as we explore new topics and take home activities each month.
Apr 22, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021
Re-Imagined
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and Re-Imagine the world around you as we explore new topics and take home activities each month.
May 1, 2020 - Sep 1, 2020
Quarantine Diaries Collection
New Mexico History Museum
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Help write history by adding your story to the Fray Angélico Chávez Library Quarantine Diaries Collection.
The Quarantine Diaries Collection seeks to assemble the accounts of New Mexicans from around the state during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. We hope it will be a way to capture primary accounts at the time of the event when the experience is the most vivid. The collection focuses on written accounts and is open to all types of entries, whether informational or emotional.
Email: historylibrary@state.nm.us for the release form and with any questions.
Aug 10, 2020
Pueblo Independence Day
Jemez Historic Site
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This year join us online for our 17th annual commemoration of Pueblo Independence Day. On August 10, 1680, the Pueblo People of New Mexico and Arizona launched a successful rebellion against Spanish colonization. Their brave resistance helped preserve the Pueblo way of life and shaped the history of New Mexico for all those who have come after. New Mexico Historic Sites honors the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 with a series of videos and virtual activities developed by the staff at Jemez Historic Site. These will include a showcase on past Pueblo Independence Day commemorations, a lecture on religion and rebellion in 17th century New Mexico, a green chile stew and fried bread cooking demonstration, and a lesson on the history and manufacture of Pueblo shields. All activities will be available free of charge starting on Monday August 10, 2020 at https://www.nmhistoricsites.org/jemez and https://www.facebook.com/jemezhistoricsite/.
Aug 13, 2020
Arts Alive!
Museum of International Folk Art
Thursday, August 13, 12:00--5:30 pm
Make your own Maraca! Arts Alive activity kits provided by MOIFA will be available on Thursday (8/13) & Saturday (8/15) at the Southside Library through curbside pick-up (noon-5:30 pm) while supplies last.
Aug 23, 2020
VIRTUAL EVENT--100th Birthday Party for J. Paul Taylor
Taylor-Barela-Reynolds-Mesilla Historic Site
Each year we honor our friend and civic leader J. Paul Taylor with a special membership gathering and festive celebration of his birthday. Join our newest Centenarian and join the Friends of the Taylor Family Monument as we salute J. Paul Taylor’s life-long dedication to the people of New Mexico!
Time and virtual link TBA.
Sep 11, 2020
Conversations with Collections: Native American Collection
New Mexico Museum of Art
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Go behind the scenes of the New Mexico Muserum of Art to see what it takes to care for a wide-ranging collection.
Sep 17, 2020
The Artist as Collector: A Visit to the San Ildefonso Home of Russell Sanchez
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A Friends of Indian Art Member Event
Russell Sanchez is a very familiar and lauded name to Native art collectors, most recently taking home the Best of Pottery award at 2019 Indian Market. But you may not know that he is a wide-ranging art collector himself. His historic adobe home sits right on the main plaza of San Ildefonso Pueblo, but he has continued to add on to the space over the years to house his growing art collection. From stunning Venetian chandeliers, to folk art from the around the world, to a wide range of Native art, Russell’s eclectic tastes and interests are on full display at his unique home. Hear how he approaches collecting art from the perspective of being an artist himself.
Please note that you must be a member of the Friends of Indian Art in order to participate in FIA events. You can learn more about about joining the friends group by visiting its page on the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s website.
Sep 20, 2020
Museum Hill Community Day
Museum of International Folk Art
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come to Museum Hill for FREE Native dances, live music, hands‑on activities, artist demonstrations, food, and more!
Admission and all hands-on activities are FREE for New Mexico residents and guests alike.
Sep 26, 2020
VIRTUAL EVENT--Buffalo Soldiers: A Proud Legacy
Fort Selden Historic Site
This special presentation will focus on the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and includes a living history performance. Jesse Addison, a local historian and Vietnam Veteran, will share his knowledge of the proud legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. Storyteller and living history specialist Sara Addison will present the incredible life of Cathay Williams, the first documented African American woman to serve in the U.S. Army as a Buffalo Soldier.
Time and Virtual Link TBA.
Oct 15, 2020
New Technology in Art: Innovation at the Institute of American Indian Arts
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A Friends of Indian Art Member Event
Innovation has been a tradition in Native arts from the very beginning. Indigenous cultures have adopted whatever materials or technologies have been available to speak about the things those cultures held most important. From pre-contact ceramic work and shell carving, to the use of trade-beads and European metalworking technologies, to our current era of digital design and fabrication, Native artists have embraced the most current and cutting edge tools to create works of art that speak to the issues that face their people. The Digital Fabrication Lab at the Institute of American Indian Arts, in coordination with its other studios, is working to put those tools into the hands of the next generation of innovative Indigenous artists. The work being produced in conjunction with the IAIA FabLab, from students, staff, faculty, and artists-in-residence, spans an incredibly diverse set of materials, topics, and practices, continuing the long and storied tradition of artistic innovation in Native art. We will hear from Brian Fleetwood (Muscogee/Creek), Assistant Professor in Studio Art at IAIA.
Please note that you must be a member of the Friends of Indian Art in order to participate in FIA events. You can learn more about about joining the friends group by visiting its page on the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s website.
Oct 22, 2020 - Oct 25, 2020
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture Educational Benefit Auction
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Featuring Unique Native American Art
Nov 1, 2020
Day of the Dead Community Celebration
Museum of International Folk Art
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the Day of the Dead and make sugar skulls, eat traditional Day of Dead treats (pan de muertos), listen to traditional New Mexican Music, watch Los Niños perform traditional New Mexican dances, and view the Day of the Dead ofrendas (altars).
Admission and all hands-on activities are FREE for New Mexico residents.
Dec 11, 2020
TBD Christmas at the Palace
New Mexico History Museum
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
A Santa Fe community favorite since 1982
Now in its 38th year, Santa Fe’s beloved Christmas at the Palace brings communities together for an evening of hot cider, cookies, live music, a chance to operate an antique printing press, old fashioned activities, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- all in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors and Courtyard. A free, family event. *Enter through the Palace of the Governors at: 105 W. Palace Ave.
(Donations of non-perishable food welcomed.)
The History Museum will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this free public event.
Dec 13, 2020
TBD Las Posadas
New Mexico History Museum
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The 44th annual community celebrated event
Celebrated around the world, Las Posadas recreates Mary and Joseph’s search for a place of shelter in the days leading up to the birth of Jesus. This historic Hispanic version is presented by volunteers from a number of northern New Mexico communities. The candle-lit procession will begin in the Santa Fe Plaza and conclude on the Portal of the Palace of the Governors. The public is invited to stay for carols, cookies, and hot cider after the pageant.
The History Museum will close at 3pm to prepare for this free public event.
Dec 13, 2020
VIRTUAL EVENT--Nacimiento Open House with J. Paul Taylor
Taylor-Barela-Reynolds-Mesilla Historic Site
Join us for a fascinating afternoon as you view more than 195 nacimientos (nativity scenes) on display. Mr. Taylor’s collection includes nacimientos from all over the world. This impressive collection is a joy to see and has become a local holiday tradition.
Time and virtual link TBA.
Dec 19, 2020
Las Noches de Las Luminarias
Fort Selden Historic Site
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for this Southwest tradition as over 900 glowing candles surround the fort ruins. Enjoy holiday music, a cozy campfire, and a warm cup of cheer as you tour the grounds. Make your own holiday decorations while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.
Jun 5, 2021
11th Annual Folk Art Flea
Museum of International Folk Art
Last year’s Folk Art Flea was cancelled due to Covid 19. The Folk Art Flea for 2021 will be held on Saturday June 5th. Stay tuned for the details!
Jul 10, 2021 - Jul 11, 2021
International Folk Art Market
Museum of International Folk Art
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 10, and Sunday, July 11, 2021
A celebration that attracts tens of thousands of visitors, and artists from around the world, IFAM is one of Santa Fe’s largest events and a major economic driver for the Santa Fe region. The event is also a huge revenue source for worldwide artists. Since its inception, the market has generated more than $34 million in revenue, with the majority going back home with artists from around the globe.
