A must stop for history buffs or anyone wanting to gain a sense of the history in the immediate…read moreTaos and surrounding area. A quality museum, impressive collections and great place to reflect on the dynamic cultural, political and commercial activites in the area during the early nineteenth century. Helpful docent on site. No crowds. The real deal.

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.

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.

This was a great stop! I loved the immersive exhibit that walks you through all 4 seasons and the…read morehistory of the Tewa people. The exhibit on pottery loaned from the Smithsonian was also awesome. I hope to check out their farmers market next year and the artisan market year round.

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.

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.

Beautiful heritage center and home base of the Rio Grande del Norte National Heritage Area, which…read moreactually comprises a large swath of Northern New Mexico, including areas settled by the the Jicarilla Apache, 8 Tewa and Tiwa Pueblos, and communities established by Spanish colonists who settled in the area beginning in 1598. The renovation, which is ongoing, of the Onate Monument Visitors Center is already superb and will be much more so as they address the challenging history of the namesake of the site they rehabilitated. The heritage area is a great place to explore, and the staff, who will help guide your trip, are stellar.

From the owner: Our Heritage Center is a fully equipped conference & meeting space. We have a large outdoor stage…read morefor musical performances, poetry readings, and cantantes. Indoors, our Art Gallery showcases artists from the Tri-County area that is our Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area. Computer work-stations available. We are a visitor's center, and all are welcome!

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!

Beautiful gallery of amazing and intimate little sculptures, situated in the dramatic tower…read morestructure of the Pojoaque cultural center. Terrible attention to customers (see below). The buildings and center have every accurate element of Pojoaque architectural detail. The Gallery has at least two levels. I only got to see the entrance hall because I immediately realized my wife would love the sculpture, and I went to send her in... we had our dogs in the car, so I had to go out to get her, and stay behind. Before I went out I briefly saw the person tending the gallery... she was doing something on her computer and said she'd be right back, and instructed me not to take pictures inside; I acknowledged that I don't take pictures of others' artwork. And I mentioned I was sending my wife in, as the attendant disappeared into a short doorway and sat at the computer with her back to the galleryl. I walked outside and immediately sent my wife in to see ... and by the time she got there (2 minutes later at 4:53), the open signs had been flipped to closed, and the door was locked. In disbelief, I went back up and knocked and then tried calling... but no luck. So, I'd advise any visitor to be there well in advance of 5PM when they close, as the attendant apparently closes early even when a potential sale is walking in from the parking lot during posted hours.

Swentzell is an important contemporary artist whose work deserves greater attention beyond the…read morelabel of Native American contemporary art. This gallery provides a perfect opportunity to get acquainted with her sculptures which have their roots in Pueblo pottery traditions combined with her personal experiences.

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."