The Palace of the Governors is closed temporarily for renovations. The New Mexico History Museum remains open.

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.

Location & Parking Map

Hours & Admission:

Hours 10 am to 5 pm daily, May through October; closed Mondays November through April.
Open for free to NM residents 5 to 7 pm Fridays, May through October, and first Friday of the month, November through April.

School groups FREE
All NM residents FREE on the first Sunday of each month with ID
NM senior citizens age 60+ FREE on Wednesdays
Children 16 and under always FREE
Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members FREE
Students with current ID $1 discount
Single visit to one museum: NM residents $7, non-residents $12
New Mexico foster parents and foster children are admitted free
Group rate for 10 or more people: single visit $8
Contact Rene Harris at (505) 476-5087 to make a group reservation. Group reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.

Museum Tours:

Free Docent Tours call (505) 476-5100 or (505) 476-5200 for schedule and times.
Self-guided visits to the Palace of the Governors and/or New Mexico History Museum are available daily. There also may be special self-guided activities. Please ask the front desk when you arrive. To schedule a self-guided tour please call (505) 476-5087 or email rene.harris@state.nm.us.

Downtown Walking Tours:

Meet at the Blue Gate on Lincoln Ave.
Monday-Saturday, 10:15am-noon
April through October
$10

Treasures of Devotion/Tesoros de Devoción
Contains bultos, retablos, and crucifijos, dating from the late 1700s to 1900, demonstrating how European traditions and iconography combined with new palettes, different styles, and regional designs to transform New Mexican santo making into a unique artform.
on long-term display

Jul 8, 2020
Friends of History Lecture Series (Virtual Event)
The Santa Fe River in New Mexico History

Dec 11, 2020
TBD Christmas at the Palace
A Santa Fe community favorite since 1982

Dec 13, 2020
TBD Las Posadas
The 44th annual community celebrated event

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