Things to do in Santa Fe, New Mexico (NM): The Best Museums

September 9, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Venture into the unspoiled beauty of 7,000-foot Rocky Mountain vistas, marvel at the contrast of ancient native culture mixed with modern arts, feast on legendary cuisine and relax in rustic sophistication. A visit to Santa Fe, Travel & Leisure's #1 Cultural Getaway, feels a lot like a visit to Europe. The Spanish Colonial charm of this historic destination has been enchanting travelers for over 400 years. And Santa Fe shows no signs of slowing down.
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1. Indian Arts Research Center

School for Advanced Research 660 Garcia St., Off Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505 +1 505-954-7205 [email protected] http://www.sarweb.org
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Research center that houses one of the world's most comprehensive collections of traditional Southwest Indian arts and artifacts, spanning the 450-year period from Spanish contact to present day.

2. Joe Wade Fine Art

102 E Water St, Santa Fe, NM 87594 +1 505-988-2727 [email protected] http://www.joewadefineart.com/
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Joe Wade Fine Art

After 48 years, Joe Wade Fine Art has closed our downtown Santa Fe brick and mortar location! In midsummer 2019, we will relaunch our website and offer an extensive collection of secondary market fine art pieces.

200 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2107 +1 505-983-7027 [email protected] http://www.mountaintrailsfineart.com
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Mountain Trails Gallery

4. Keshi

227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-3101 +1 505-989-8728 [email protected] http://keshi.com
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Keshi

Dear Keshi Friends and Family, Out of an abundance of caution, we at Keshi have made the difficult decision to temporarily halt walk in store service until further notice due to the Covid-19 Health Emergency. Our website will continue operations as usual. The gallery also open for email or telephone orders as well as private Zoom shopping appointments. Established in 1981 as a co-op for Zuni arts and crafts, Keshi has always maintained personal relationships with individual carvers, jewelers, and potters. We continue to buy directly from the Zuni people. Our reasonable prices and complete authenticity reflect this. We host one of the largest selections of Zuni fetishes in the world and we feel honored to be involved with these kind and generous people. We welcome you to call or visit Keshi and experience a Zuni connection for yourself. Elahkwa (thank you in Zuni)

Reviewed By Senioronabudget - Kent, United States

The quality of the native art is excellent. Many of the pieces are actually museum quality as examples of navajo, hopi, and zuni items, especially the pottery and fetishes.

5. Charlotte Jackson Fine Art

554 South Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 +1 505-989-8688 [email protected] http://www.charlottejackson.com/
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Charlotte Jackson Fine Art

Charlotte Jackson Fine Art, established in 1989, has a clearly defined and highly respected program that affords collectors the chance to see a wide variety of color-oriented painting, and sculpture. The gallery is located in the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District and specializes in Monochromic painting, Light and Space and California Modernists. Among the artists represented by the gallery are such well-known painters as Anne Appleby, Charles Arnoldi, Joe Barnes, John Beech, Edith Baumann, Alfonso Fratteggiani Bianchi, Max Cole, Constance DeJong, James Howell, Bill Jacobson, William Metcalf, Ed Moses, Pard Morrison, Elliot Norquist, Michael Post, Winston Roeth, Johnnie Winona Ross, Michael Rouillard, Paul Sarkisian, Regine Schumann, David Simpson, Phil Sims, Heiner Thiel, Jeremy Thomas, Clark Walding, Joan Watts, and Peter Weber. Whether visiting in person or via our website, collectors and art professionals are often astounded by the wide variety of possibilities for dealing with the subject of color. The common denominator in these widely differing styles and materials is the high quality that is apparent in all of the gallery’s offerings. Work by these established artists resides in private and public collections throughout the world, including the Whitney, Albright Knox, MoMA New York , J. Paul Getty, Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, and famous collections such as the Panza di Biumo Collection in Milan.

Reviewed By Coastman3 - Palo Alto, United States

Like so many contemporary art galleries, this gallery has more floor space than wall space. I always wonder about that, but also like many galleries they have lots of art that isn't on the walls and you just have to ask for it. Specifically, ask to see the small, low cost items which is a hallmark for Charlotte Jackson. Definitely worthwhile.

122 Grant Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2031 +1 505-984-1234 [email protected] http://www.andrewsmithgallery.com
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The Andrew Smith Gallery is the leading photography gallery selling 19th and 20th century classical and contemporary original photographs. Located in the historic plaza district of Santa Fe, NM, the Andrew Smith Gallery has been in the business of buying, selling, and exhibiting fine photography since 1974. We specialize in buying, collecting, and selling a wide range of work according to our artist's, visitor's, and collector's varied interests.

7. Rainbow Man

107 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2010 +1 505-982-8706 http://www.rainbowman.com
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Rainbow Man

Art gallery featuring Indian art.

Reviewed By nancya805

We have been visiting Rainbow Man for decades to see the best local folk art (mostly carved & painted wooden animals) plus vintage jewelry of the American Southwest.

8. Catholic Museum and the Archbishop Lamy Commemorative Garden

223 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2028 +1 505-983-3811 http://santafeselection.com/museums/archdiocese-museum
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Catholic Museum and the Archbishop Lamy Commemorative Garden

This religious complex focuses on Archbishop Lamy, an important player in Santa Fe's history.

9. San Miguel Chapel

401 Old Santa Fe Trl Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2746 +1 505-983-3974 http://sanmiguelchapel.org
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San Miguel Chapel

Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in the country.

Reviewed By KLE2013 - Centreville, United States

An outstanding example of preserved Adobe architecture, San Miguel Chapel is considered to be the oldest church structure in the United States. The chapel is thought to have been built around 1610 and rebuilt and restored multiple times over the centuries. The wooden altar screen dates from 1798 and its painting of various Saints date back to the mid 18th century. Around the walls of the sanctuary are 14 stations of the cross carved of pine. Just beyond the communion rail is a bit of the original dirt floor and sanctuary steps. On the afternoon of our visit a pianist and violinist were rehearsing for a concert and the chapel was filled with beautiful music. Admission was a mere $1.00

1005 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2735 +1 505-954-5700 [email protected] http://www.gpgallery.com
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Gerald Peters Gallery

Reviewed By S827KFjoew - Houston, United States

My wife and I have bought four paintings here in the past. We stopped here to replace another inherited one but had nothing in mind. They have great directors to work with you. We had gone to most galleries on canyon road, Taos and downtown Santa Fe. This is a large two building complex, impressive in its own right, but a must see for both naturalism and contemporary art. Do not be put off, go! Did we find something? Sadly no, but there is more time. ????

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