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 & Admission:
Hours 10 am to 5 pm daily, Memorial Day through October; closed Mondays rest of year.
Open for free 5 to 8 pm Fridays, May through October, and first Friday of the month, November through April.
- School groups FREE
- All NM residents FREE on Sundays with ID
- NM senior citizens age 60+ FREE on Wednesdays
- Children 16 and under always FREE
- Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members FREE
- Friday evenings 5-8 pm FREE
- Students with current ID $1 discount
- Single visit to one museum: NM residents $6, non-residents $9
- Group rate for 10 or more people: single visit $6
Contact Rene Harris at (505) 476-5087 to make a group reservation. Group reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
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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.
- 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
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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 23, 2014
Crash Course: How to Take an Oral History
Jul 28, 2014
The Life and Misfortunes of Tom Horn
A Brainpower & Brownbags Lecture
Jul 30, 2014
World War I and New Mexico
A special noon lecture and remembrance
Jul 31, 2014
Journey to Places of Devotion with the Palace Guard
A Painting the Divine event
Aug 1, 2014
Historical Downtown Walking Tours
[ all upcoming events ]
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