Sun Dec 4, 2022
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Railroading and Old Santa Fe
an Exhibition, Short Film, & Lecture about NM Railroad History
The Old Santa Fe Association and the New Mexico History Museum have partnered for “Railroading and Old Santa Fe.” This history event will feature a visit to the exhibit "Working on the Railroad," a short train film by John Gaw Meem, and a lecture by railroad historian Fred Friedman. Fred Friedman is a recognized authority on New Mexico’s railroads, having served as a government transportation administrator, a railroad accident investigator, & expert witness about railroad accidents across the country. He has lectured and written on New ...
Wed Dec 7, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friends of History Wednesday Lecture Series
Deeply Honored: Two Heroes of the 442nd
Please join Fred Hagstrom, Emeritus Rae Schupack Nathan Professor of Art, Carleton College, for an ONLINE presentation about the incarceration of people of Japanese descent during World War II, as part of our Friends of History lecture series. The talk is based on two artist’s books: “Deeply Honored” and “Returning Home”, and covers the student relocation project, an initiative that allowed some students of college age to leave camp for their education, as well as the loyalty of Nisei who left camp to volunteer for military service. ...
Sat Dec 10, 2022
11:00 - 4:00 pm
Museum Holiday Open House
Free Admission
Please join the New Mexico History Museum, the Museum of Art, and the Friends of History to celebrate the holiday season with a combined open house event. Along with music, crafts and holiday cheer, we encourage you to weave through the history of New Mexico and enjoy fabulous art in our gallery exhibitions.
Museums are open 10-5pm, and events are scheduled from 11-4pm.
Complimentary admission to both museums for this special day!
Sun Dec 11, 2022
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Las Posadas
The 46th annual community celebrated event returns to the plaza
Las Posadas returns to historic Santa Fe plaza!
Sat Dec 17, 2022
10:00 - 4:00 pm
Native American Portal Artisans' Winter Youth Show
Free Admission
A fantastic opportunity to begin supporting the next generation of Native American artists and craftspeople.
Sun Dec 18, 2022
10:00 - 4:00 pm
Native American Portal Artisans' Winter Youth Show
Free Admission
A fantastic opportunity to begin supporting the next generation of Native American artists and craftspeople.
Sun Dec 18, 2022
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Winter Stroll at the Palace
Free public event presented by the New Mexico History Museum
Experience the Palace of the Governors’ historical ambience, plus a taste of the holidays.
