Welcome to the Palace of the Governors!
Originally constructed in the early 17th century as Spain's seat
of government for what is today the American Southwest, the
Palace of the Governors chronicles the history of Santa Fe, as
well as New Mexico and the region. This adobe structure, now the
state's history museum, was designated a Registered National Historic
Landmark in 1960 and an American Treasure in 1999.
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Hours:
- Regular hours (Labor Day through Memorial Day) 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday
- Free on Sundays for New Mexico residents with ID
- Free on Wednesdays for New Mexico Senior Citizens (age 60+ with ID)
- Free to Museum Members and children 16 and under
- Free Friday Evenings, 5-8pm
- For group rate, please call 505.476.1140
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Admission Costs (Effective May 1, 2006):
- $6 for New Mexico residents/$8 for non-residents, for one museum
- $18 for a Museum Pass good for 4 days of unlimited visits to 5 museums
- $12 for a one day pass for two museums - a combination of either Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture or Palace of the Governors and Museum of Fine Arts
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Museum Tours:
- Free Docent Tours are available daily.
To confirm schedule, call the museum's front desk at (505) 476-5100.
- To Schedule a Group Tour, call Aubrey Cordova at (505) 476-1140.
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Downtown Walking Tours:
- Meet at the Blue Gate on Lincoln Ave.
Monday-Saturday, 10:15am-noon
Through October 31, 2006.
$10
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Sun., May. 25, 2008
Exhibition Opening: Old Spanish Trail: Conduit of Change
10am
— 5pm
Called "the longest, crookedest, most arduous pack mule train in the history of America" by Colorado historian Leroy R. Hafen, the Old Spanish Trail is both one of the nation’s least known trails but one of the most important pack mule trading trails in this region.
This exhibition, opening on May 25, traces the trail’s history through illustrated wall panels and many artifacts.
Fri., Jun. 20, 2008
Palace of the Governors Gem and Mineral Show
10am
— 4pm
The Annual Palace of the Governors Gem and Mineral Show takes place on June 20, 21, 22, 2008 from 10 AM - 4 PM.
Free to the public
Sat., Aug. 23, 2008
Indian Market Celebration
9am
— 4pm
The Annual Native American Artisans Program's Indian Market Celebration in the Courtyard takes place on Santa Fe's Indian Market Weekend on August 23 and 24, 2008.
Free to the public; Enter through the Blue Gate on Lincoln Avenue
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