If you are in Taos, you must see this museum and learn all you can about Christopher "Kit" Carson…read more A highlight of our visit was definitely Dave, who greeted us and gave us instructions on how to best enjoy our visit. He is so passionate about the history of Kit Carson and his influence on the area and the expansion of the West. The tour starts with a short history channel video and then continues with a walk through the house. Painstaking renovations have been taking place and are still underway on the property. You will see many artifacts, photos, and wall signage explaining the history of what you are looking at along the way. Make this a stop on your visit to Taos!

Before heading back to Southern Colorado, I asked my fiancé if he was interested in visiting the…read moreKit Carson Home & Museum. It was a beautiful day on March 20, 2024, in downtown Taos, NM. Unbeknownst to me, he had been there as a young boy. Now that he's old - lol - he didn't remember the museum bring set up the way it was. We arrived at approximately 3:20PM which was forty minutes from closing time. Dave, the lone museum staff member, explained that he would stay as long as we needed, but not accept any new visitors after a certain time. Tickets to the non-profit museum were $10 per adult. Cash or card was accepted. Dave made our visit a 5-star experience. He loves history. He has read several of the books if not all of them from the gift shop. He recommended "Blood & Thunder" by Hampton Sides which was an historical account of Kit Carson's life, "yet reads like a novel." We first watched a 20-minute documentary in the theater across the courtyard highlighting Carson's key adventures. The women's restroom was nearby and reasonably clean. Then we trekked back over to the museum. If you're over 5'6" watch your head because the doorways are low. There were minimal artifacts scattered throughout, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Parking was a bit of a hassle as there was no lot - only metered street parking a ways down. And in the last words of Kit Carson, "Goodbye, friends, adios amigos."

What an amazing man with a life full of adventure. It's surprising that more people don't know what…read morea hero was Kit Carson and how much of an impact he had on the American West. He's got a frickin' state capitol named after him - Carson City, Nevada. I mean, WOW! Frontiersman, trapper, adventurer, military leader and finally Indian agent, Kit Carson lived a life that can only be imagined. Except for him, it was real. The Museum itself is a little small and you'd miss the rather ramshackle appearance if you didn't know it was here. A bummer really. But it is his original home, which has been restored by his brother Masons due to his historical relevance. Only a four room house, which is pretty amazing if you think about it. Watch the movie (or find it online) and tour the home, which has many of his original possessions including his saber and scabbard, brigadier general epaulettes and a number of the magazines and books of the day telling of his adventures. The small gift shop has a collection of biographies for sale as well. What a great man. Don't miss it.

Although this is the actual house of Kit Carson, it is not worth the visit, nor the money. You can…read moresee more actual items owned by Carson in other museums. If you try to visit you will find only a few free parking spaces on the street which are taken. You will then need to secure parking around the Taos downtown. The parking machines won't work. The information screens won't advance. I finally started punching random buttons out of frustration and after changing lots. To my surprise the machine asked for my license plate number! So I was successful one time and I got one receipt for all of my attempts. But I was later charged FIVE times ! Two of the charges occured one week after leaving the state. The merchant number for parking charges goes unanswered. You will then have to contact city hall. I am still waiting to get the situation sorted out. Then, your visit will be shortened due to the time wasted on finding parking. I could not watch the short film on his life. And I would say a 5-6 dollar admission would be more befitting the site than 10 dollar.

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.

Bring a change of clothes for the kids ( and maybe adults). There are these really fun water tables…read morewhere you can play for a long time changing the direction of water flow, or creating dams. On our child (4), everything above the knees was thoroughly soaked. They have an area where they demonstrate the action of pulleys - always packed with kids. Lots of locations for climbing and also an extra large Lego like block set. They were doing an interactive exhibit where they were extracting strawberry DNA. It was mind blowing. We live in the future! Great fun for kids. We spent 2 hrs there and our 4 year old would have stayed longer given the chance.

Great museum, so many things for children to enjoy. Indoor or outdoor your children will keep…read morethemselves busy. If you come on Thursday from 4pm to 6pm is free entrance something to think about. There plenty of activities for children to keep busy for hours. Highly recommend. Even young toddlers will have fun.

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-??

The Poeh Cultural Center is not to be missed. For an all-ages-friendly introduction to the Tewa and…read moreother Puebloan cultures, for a view of thoughtfully chosen and well curated art, for an understanding of how clay is appreciated and shaped by local peoples, this is your place. The center is housed in an intimate, manageable, beautifully appointed space. The gift shop is small but has lots of contemporary and unusual merch, and staff are personable, helpful, knowledgeable--attuned to what visitors seem to want to know or pursue. For an eye-opening treat, pair your Poeh visit w a docent-led tour of the Puebloan art housed at the Buffalo Thunder Hotel and Casino led by the same fun and insightful crew from the Center. For this tour, you have to book ahead, but it's worth the effort. Finally, back at the Center, don't miss the Swentzell Gallery out back in the Tower. The riches at this complex waiting to be discovered, the stories you'll encounter, are affecting. Just wait til you enter the special room where 100 old and even ancient pots are housed, having come home from the Smithsonian Museum in DC to the place of their origin. Let them speak to you from their rightful lands. I cannot say enough about all that is available to learn, experience, and enjoy at the Poeh. Since Jan 2020, the Center has begun charging a modest admission. I bet you'll find the fees are less than you'd be happy to make as a donation. The quality and uniqueness of this place will make your visit memorable. Finally, a huge shout out to Jake for making our visit this most recent time so educational and so magical all at once. Go to the Poeh! You too will be on Yelp before you know it recommending this place to others. It's a gem among gems in the Santa Fe area.

It's quiet around the cultural center, eerily so…read more We walked around the outside some. Replicas of brick ovens. My husband only noticed the larger hands and feet.

We loved this museum. Nicholai Fechin was a Russian artist who left Russia for New York with his…read morefamily after the Revolution. He settled in Taos for years, building onto the house and property he'd purchased. Fechin learned woodworking from his father. The house and other buildings are filled with his amazing handiworks. Carved doors, cabinets, sculptures, everywhere you look, you see his handiwork. They blend Russian and Southwestern influences. Plus, of course, his paintings. Yes, he was also an amazing artist. The museum also has a wing with paintings by the Taos Society of Artists. There are wonderful early 20th century paintings by artists I'm just now learning about. The grounds are lovely, as well, with a garden and the burial site of Fechin's ex wife. You see, he left in 1933, when they divorced, but she stayed. It's a piece of Taos history that I recommend.

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!

Great museum! Highly recommend. We particularly enjoyed the Santos exhibit and learning about the…read morepottery styles! It was nice to come here before visiting San Francisco Church and Taos Pueblo, because it gave us some good education on things we saw at those places! The museum is also in a gorgeous location with beautiful views all around.

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.

Cool stop right off the Taos Plaza. This former artist's residence was one of the birthplaces of…read morethe Taos community of artists. Doesn't take very long to walk through, but presents a nice collection of early southwestern art as well as a window into daily lives a century ago.

This museum and home was astonishing. Both Blumenschein and his wife were painters, really, really…read moretalented painters. The home itself was a work of art...the decorative details astounded. And, the book collection warmed this literature major's heart. An entire set of O. Henry's! A treasure.

Very cool and worth the short drive from Santa Fe. Never been on a reservation ever today was my…read morefirst time. Wow! The people are very kind, very gracious and friendly. We purchased Blue Corn Cookies from Snowbasket Treats. Soooo good and yes, I'm following her on IG now. I was DYING to take pics of the community. Their housing. Their church. They respectfully had signs asking for no video or photos specific to certain parts of their community. Some areas you can providing you ask first though I didn't feel right about asking...let's respect their ask. So fun. Huge thanks to my husband for the fun experience.

This is a learning experience. The Pueblo indian community lives here…read more At 22.00 each you get to walk around the adobe homes with locked doors and shop at a fee that are trying to make income. Many areas are forbidden. There is a free/donation tour. In the end we bought from a man and his wife and ther were both born in the pueblo over 60 years ago. very calm and serene. A sign says no cameras so i took no pics. Met two nice dogs. Friendly.