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5 years ago
Very small with no real storyline. It really is just a time capsule of the area. Free and can be completed in 30 minutes or less. Not kid friendly. read more
13 Plaza De Cerro
Chimayo, NM 87522
(505) 351-0945
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http://www.chimayomuseum.org
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What time does Chimayo Museum open?
Chimayo Museum opens at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
What time does Chimayo Museum close?
Chimayo Museum is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.Chimayo Museum closes at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mon-Tue, Sun ClosedWed-Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Great museum that flies under the radar of the more well-known museums in town. But this place…read morehoused in a rambling old ranch house, has tons of historical Native art as well as contemporary art, pottery and jewelry of the west. Millicent Rogers was a very interesting and creative (and wealthy!) woman who defied the norms for women of her time and championed Native art and artists. She even designed stunning jewelry and an automobile herself.
Put this museum at the top of your list for amazing historical artwork of New Mexico. The museum…read moreis a treasure; a Top 10 of the best museums I've visited. Be ready for a top-rate gift shop - Lots of fine, custom crafted work.
Millie in her prime.
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Millicent and her son at home in Taos.
The Taos Art Museum and Fechin House are absolutely beautiful. The historic home was fascinating to…read moreexplore, and we really enjoyed our visit. Our visit did come with one disappointment that I hope the museum can help future visitors avoid..... A heads up for Mark Maggiori fans: * My husband and I drove two days from California hoping to see an original Mark Maggiori painting. * The Taos Art Museum is one of the first places that appears on Google when searching for where to view his work in Taos. * The museum's website and Google listing also suggested that his artwork was part of the collection. Unfortunately, after speaking with a docent, we learned that the museum hasn't displayed a Mark Maggiori painting in many years! They then referred us to try Parsons Gallery of the West, but they didn't have any of his work either. The gallery manager explained that Mark Maggiori is now representing himself and is no longer exhibiting locally. I completely understand that exhibitions change over time, but I would kindly encourage the museum to update its website and work with Google to correct this information. It would save other visitors from making a special trip expecting to see artwork that is no longer on display. In the end, I learned I probably should have called ahead, but I also trusted the museum's website and Google's information. Hopefully this review helps the next Mark Maggiori fan avoid the same disappointment. Despite that, the museum itself is well worth visiting. The Fechin House alone is an incredible piece of art and history!
This place blew me away. Their collection was not that extensive - go to the Millicent Rogers Home…read morefor that. It's the house and studio that will amaze you. All hand carved wood for everything. Incredible layout; spacious and cozy at the same time.
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Eya Fechin's former bedroom, second floor of the museum.
A portrait of father fishing
Absolutely loved being in this environment. So great to see a part of history. It does cost $12 for…read moreadults to get in. They give you a pamphlet to do a self guided tour and things are pretty straightforward. I loved it. Definitely a great activity for families or friends.
This is the real deal. Want to see how things were on the frontier? Check this place out. A family…read moreof merchant traders did well, and left a legacy for us all to see.
This is a very well taken care of trail that is very easy for people to see quite up close. You…read morecould possibly have a stroller or wheelchair here and still see a lot. There are seats all throughout the routes. The first third of the trail isn't as shaded but the entire last portion is quite shaded. There's also a bathroom available about 2/3rds of the way to alcove house. The history is amazing. Glad we are preserving this place and sharing it with the public.
One of my favorite national parks that I have ever been to and hiked! STUNNING. I love that you can…read morehike up the ladders on one of the hikes here. That hike definitely is not for the faint of heart and pushed my limits at the top (you are high and it seems scary) but it is one of my most memorable hikes all around for the scenery and unique experience. A must visit! For those who don't to do the ladder hike, you can still walk to the bottom of it and look up and get a good view. So there is something for all levels here. The scenery is gorgeous. It does get windy here sometimes (we had a lot of wind blasting us as we were climbing the ladders) so be careful and be prepared for that. The nature all around is beautiful. Additionally, there are some tables so you could bring a picnic. Staff in the visitor center is very friendly and has lots of great recommendations of what to do here or nearby. A must do! This was the highlight of my trip to this area and I can't recommend it enough :)
Bandelier National Monument
Entry was 12 or 13 dollars. Worth every cent. Desk workers appeared to be indigenous or at least…read morenative to the area and were super kind. Right off the plaza and also connects directly to the Governor's Palace, which you can also visit. It's a very large and sprawling museum. Some rooms have a lot to read and others have sparse explanations. Of course the exhibitions focus on New Mexico. When I visited, they had exhibits on Southwest jewelry, New Mexico stories, southwestern paintings, and one about the railroad. Other exhibits: history of printing presses in New Mexico, along with cool print examples. Another large exhibition they had (Home on the Range) was about how the US government/military seized large swaths of private ranch land from New Mexico ranchers to test war weapons. Some of them never got that land back. I HAD NO IDEA! This lead me to learn more on my own. They have other features on New Mexicans fighting back against the system, such as when three Navajo women defeated the construction of a coal-fired power plant. One of my other favorite exhibits focused on dining in New Mexico. It was set up like a cool 50's diner and played awesome music that made it more fun. Panels covered numerous famous New Mexican dishes and eateries. It was a lot of reading, but worth it. There were several other worthwhile side quests in this museum. Should definitely make it a stop early in your Santa Fe trip to add context and a sense of appreciation to your journey.
Fantastic. A travel through time. We came as I am a direct ancestor of someone who has art/a map in…read morethis museum and it was amazing too see it in person. This museum is laid out in great order and the artifacts are amazing to see. A must see when in Santa Fe.
Education activities at History Homecoming
Artist creating a piece for the Native American Portal Artisans program
Visitors inside the Palace of the Governors
The Bradbury Science Museum is a hidden gem! It's free and the staff was so helpful in letting us…read moreknow about their theaters showing informative videos. The displays are informative and have interactive features on different science subjects they deal with. I enjoyed the earthquake and implosion chair to help you determine the difference between the two. I love the Monte Carlo method prediction station where you predict the joker card and figured out the method was amazing that you forget you're learning lol Playing President in a Cuban Missile Crisis station where you make decisions on how to save America and then see what President Kennedy decided was wonderful. This made history so much fun. You should definitely check out this museum.
Wonderful and free museum. A bit small, only one story but they cram a lot of information in there!…read moreThe staff is very nice and can answer a lot of questions about the museum, several are former employees of the actual Lab which is pretty cool. A good mix of historical information from the Manhattan project and what the lab is going right now. A lot of stuff I didn't know about what they do. **Updated hours for construction June 2026-??
Defense gallery
New hours (as of July 2026)
Mark 12A re-entry vehicle.
The Los Alamos Museum is small but mighty, covering the old Boy's Ranch, the Manhattan Project, a…read moreseparate exhibit covering military women during that time and the cold war. I worked on my Master's Thesis at the Lab, and I would drive up to see this Museum (and nearby Fuller Lodge and Bathtub Row) in a New York Minute. Gayle needed to be convinced, as all she saw was a bunch of school kids at the Fuller Lodge next door. The Museum is to the left if facing the Lodge and we both agreed afterwards that this historical place was well worth the trip. We also took a trip down "Bathtub Row" and believe that Oppenheimer's House was going through a renovation. The Fuller Lodge itself has historical significance, but we both agreed to skip that due to the summer camp crowds.
A small museum with information about the community and the Project Manhattan…read more Given the town and its history, it's very minimal. I wouldn't drive up here just for this. Sorry
April 2026
We went on a weekday and enjoyed a quiet tour of the museum's incredible art. Excellent galleries,…read morewide variety of artists -- different from the usual Southwestern art.
We had a wonderful afternoon wandering through this museum. Lots of gems to get lost in and…read morediscuss. They have a great gift shop too. I definitely want to return soon!
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This was a day we made lemonade after a storm and surprise closures changed our plans…read more Los Luceros was mentioned in my guidebook as a 'hidden gem' and was conveniently located south of Espanola on the way to Santa Fe. It is a recently designated New Mexico Historic Site (2019), so it provided a nice selection of places to visit on the 148-acre property. We started and ended in the on-site museum and I do recommend the introduction video that gives a brief history of the people (it is ancestral Tewa land) that have inhabited this land over the past few centuries. It is a level walk on an unpaved path to visit most of the buildings and to walk along the Rio Grande River. The most interesting building during our visit was the small Capilla (chapel) with a depiction of saints (and who/what they protect) on the walls. The largest building at the site is the Territorial-style Hacienda, which is currently being refurbished and scheduled to reopen in the Spring of 2025. While there wasn't a ton for us to do, we really appreciated the stroll through the property among the cottonwood trees and the easy pace of life. This is a site geared toward nature and education and they frequently host school groups and families. If we lived in the area with younger children, this would be a frequent picnic spot. Leashed dogs are permitted on the property, but not in the historic buildings. They have a small herd of Navajo Churro sheep and they hold sheep shearing events twice a year. The entire visit was a lovely step back in time. Admission: $7 adults and free for children 16 and under. It is part of the New Mexico CulturePass Program.
fun place to stop on our roadtrip. Loved the inside pumps…read morewith so much history. My aunt who was a famous race car driver used to do commercials for gasoline in the 1960's
What a cool and interesting roadside stop! The man that owns this place has found so many cool…read morethings and he was very nice. He told us that certain items outside were for sale and if we saw something we liked to just ask. There are so many wacky things to see here and also nostalgic items. The owner also said he makes some of the items that you see, which was great to hear. There is a lot of passion and work that goes into this place and you will be surprised by what you come across. There are also some old cars that he has collected, which were cool to see! The gas museum was amazing. Lots of bright colors and the collection still lit up! You can easily spend 45 minutes here browsing everything he has accumulated. What an awesome place!
Was a great time the grounds are well maintained and has great seating. It is a great event and…read morevery family friendly.
A beautiful new museum in the Railway District. (Your ticket also includes entrance to The New…read moreMexico museum of Contemporary Art in the downtown area.) A wonderful addition to the art scene in Santa Fe.
This was the first time I have visited this museum. It has some great pieces of art. Would go back…read moreto check out what other exhibits they will be curating.
About ten thousand vendors! Promoters say to arrive early before the art sells out. With about five…read moretrillion dollars of merchandise and 99% looky-lous with a couple buckskins in their shallow pockets, nothing sells out.
An excellent gallery located in the Railyard Arts District. The exhibit today featured wearable…read morearts. They have a nice separate section with handmade jewelry. Staff were helpful and informative. They have a lot in the back or street parking.
Unique, thoughtful, beautiful items! FABULOUS gift shop! knowledgeable staff, too! Do not miss…read morevisiting this space!
This is an historical building of significance in the history of Los Alamos and beyond. It has…read morebeen converted into an art center now with classes, a gallery and art shop! It is really worth a visit if you come to Los Alamos!!!!!!!
The Fuller Lodge Art Center is fantastic! It always has fun things to look at, and I usually find…read morea unique and beautiful trinket to take home with me every te I visit Los Alamos.
I love art and I love co-ops. I'm almost always able to find something I love that is reasonably…read morepriced at co-ops and this was no exception. Wonderful selection of unique and interesting items. The only issue is that it was REALLY hot in there and we were all feeling a little sick by the end.
This an amazing cultural program ran by Phil and is part of the Pueblo of Pojoaque…read more It was really awesome for my entire family (son,wife, my mom & dad) to get a private tour on the Tribal Bison Ranch of Pojoaque and view the Tribal Bison Herd in their natural surroundings. Phil even asked his staff to wait for us so we can see the Bison feeding for that day. Normally the tour would be more people but on a winter time, Phil fitted us in for 1:15 pm tour of the Bison Program. Phil showed us the Bison, the land where the Bison live , all the fences and water wells and gave an informative insight of their life. It was very interactive as we asked Phil where the water come from and how they get it to the Bison etc... It was suppose to be 1.20 hour long but Phil was so kind , I think we was there for close to 2 hours. I have a difficult time finding any local restaurants that served Bison burger and Phil extended his hospitality inviting my family for Bison Burger Lunch with his staff on the next day. Wow it was amazing lunch... I will post some pics later. Its the best and amazing cultural experience of our Santa Fe / Albuquerque vacation !!! I have done horse back riding and other outdoor activities. But to experience and interact with real members of Pueblo of Pojoaque was a cultural experience that I will treasure and tell all my friends to do if they are ever in the Santa Fe NM area. My Mom & Dad loved Phil and they don't even speak fluent english and knew he was a good man as I translated for them what Phil was explaining to us. I was so surprise that they are only on face book page listed under Pueblo of Pojoaque Bison / Ag Program. ( They don't have their own web site but part of the pueblo of Pojoaque web site). Finding them on facebook will be much easier if you search using the listing I provided above. I really want to let other Yelpers find Phil & his amazing staff and view the Bisons as I have. I only came to notice them on a flyer that I saw on the Poeh cultural center ( Museum for Pueblo of Pojoaque. ) I am proud to be the 1st yelper to review this amazing program. They are about 20 mins / 16 miles from Santa Fe plaza and about 5 mins away from the Hilton Buffalo Thunder Hotel ( Where I stayed). Please click helpful and mention Jayson from NY to Phil and he take care of you. The price depend on number of people and group size. I can tell you that it was much cheaper then any horseback riding that I have done before and was twice as entertaining. Phil was so kind he checked on me the next day to make sure I had a safe trip back to NY as he knew I was running against some snow in my drive back to Albuquerque airport. Wow he told me they got close to 10 inches of snow in that area.
Phil and his team are doing great things both for the Bison they keep as well as for their Pueblo…read moreand tribe. I really enjoyed spending time with them, seeing his land and herd and sharing a homemade authentic food meal. Thank you!