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Palace Seen and Unseen
Although construction in the Palace of the Governors continues, this historic landmark now hosts two exhibits open to the public, the first of which is this exhibition revealing archaeological finds unearthed from the Palace.
In Search of Domínguez and Escalante: Photographing the 1776 Expedition Through the Southwest
On view in the Palace of the Governor's, and exhibit of photographs by Siegfried Halus and Greg Mac Gregor revisiting the 1776 journey of two Spanish friars. More info.
Native American Artisans Portal Program is open!
We are very pleased to announce that the Native American Artisans Portal Program has reopened. Artists are currently selling their handcrafted items everyday, 8:30 am - 5 pm., and they are wearing masks in consideration of Covid Safe Practices.
Walking Tours of Downtown Santa Fe Resume!
Currently available by reservation only, our Friends of History docents are again offering these in person, two hour guided tours. To make a reservation, email fohtours@gmail.com. For more information, visit the Friends of History Walking Tours page
Winter Hours take Effect Nov 1, 2021
Beginning on Nov 1, the museum opening hours will be Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. The museum will be closed on Mondays.. We are working diligently to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff by maintaining Covid safe protocols. We will see you soon! Covid Safe Visiting
Visit From Home
Explore resources like virtual exhibits, videos, online collections and more! Learn More
Photo Archives
The Palace of the Governors Photo Archives contains an estimated 1,000,000 items including historic photographic prints, cased photographs, glass plate negatives, film negatives, stereographs, postcards, color transparencies, and lantern slides.
Chávez Library
The Fray Angélico Chávez History Library is a non-circulating, closed stack research facility. It preserves historical materials in many formats documenting the history of the state, the Southwest, and meso-America from pre-European contact to the present.
The Palace Press
A working exhibit dedicated to the history of the state's printing traditions.
Native American Artisans Portal Program
The Native American Artisans Program offers buyers the chance to interact with artisans under the portal of the Palace of the Governors.
The Palace of the Governors
Erected in 1610 by order of the Spanish Crown, the Palace of the Governors is the oldest public building in continuous use constructed by European settlers in the continental United States.
On the north side of the Santa Fe Plaza
113 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505-476-5200
Summer Hours (May–October)
SUNDAY10 am–5 pm
MONDAY10 am–5 pm
TUESDAY10 am–5 pm
WEDNESDAY10 am–5 pm
THURSDAY10 am–5 pm
FRIDAY10 am–7 pm*
SATURDAY10 am–5 pm
*Open from 5–7 pm on Friday evenings
