Please join Alison Griffiths, for an ON-LINE talk as part of our Friends of History Lecture series. This lecture explores the vibrant history of the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial (ITIC) from its inauguration in 1922 to the early 1940s. Drawing upon a treasure trove of materials on the ITIC from several regional archives, including the Palace of the Governors, Professor Alison Griffiths examines how photographs, films, posters, and other ephemera transport us into the rich history of Ceremonial that celebrated its centennial in 2022. These artifacts attest to the ...

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To help commemorate “Miguel Trujillo Day” the New Mexico History Museum is offering free admission on Thursday, August 3rd. As part of the celebration, the museum is opening a special interactive exhibit, “Miguel Trujillo and the Pursuit of Native Voting Rights." The exhibit highlights Miguel Trujillo’s advocacy for Native voting rights and the impact his ongoing legacy has on Native voters today. Exhibitions throughout the museum and the Palace of the Governors will also be open for visitor enjoyment. Image Credit: Miguel Trujillo’s ...

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In celebration of a special exhibition entitled, “Miguel Trujillo and the Pursuit of Native Voting Rights” please join the New Mexico History Museum for an opening reception on August 4th, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s lobby.  The exhibition honors the 75th anniversary of the landmark court case, Trujillo v Garley, which granted Native New Mexicans the right to vote in US elections. The story is told through an interactive voting booth and shares the fascinating story of Native American suffrage. The ruling in 1948 removed ...

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Please join Virgil Ortiz, multimedia artist in our auditorium, as he shares his memories of Indian Market and expounds on his artforms. Ortiz remembers his parents and grandparents showing at Indian Market, a prestigious and curated show bringing together celebrated artists — steeped in rich tradition and exceptional traditional art. Ortiz was 6 years old and sold his first piece of pottery. Fast forward to the present day — the future brings innovation: utilizing age-old methods and materials connects him to our ancestors and brings prayer and critical ...

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Please join us for Late Night Friday as we offer the public the opportunity to extend their visit at the museum and explore our amazing collections, and learn more about the historic people, places, and events, that over time touched New Mexico.

Tonight’s visit is FREE TO NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS

Photo credit: Mission church at McCartys, Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico

Photographer: John Candelario, Date: 1940 - 1950?

Negative Number: 165882

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The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) brings the best of Native American filmmaking to Santa Fe. Complimentary screenings will be held at the New Mexico History Museums Auditorium.

Events from: Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Admission is free/seating is limited. 

No food or beverages allowed in the NMHM Auditorium. Bottled water only please.

Please visit here for the showcase schedule and information:

Schedule - Native Cinema Showcase Santa Fe 2023 (si.edu)

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Please join us for Late Night Friday as we offer the public the opportunity to extend their visit at the museum and explore our amazing collections, and learn more about the historic people, places, and events, that over time touched New Mexico.

Tonight’s visit is FREE TO NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS

Photo credit: State capitol rotunda, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Date: 1970

Photographer: Robert H. Martin, Negative number: 068301

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Please join the New Mexico History Museum every third Friday for bilingual Storytime! Settle into our main lobby for a fun and exciting story, read by our educators and guest readers, that is historically relevant to New Mexico. All ages are welcome, especially visitors 5-9 years old.

Free to New Mexico residents.

Photo credit: NMHM Photo Archives: Children in reading room, Santa Fe PublicLibrary, Santa Fe, New Mexico. C. 1957. Negative Number: 145395

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Join the New Mexico History Museum and the Native American Portal Artisans during SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market weekend! The unique marketplace under the portal of the Palace of the Governors moves into the Palace Courtyard during Indian Market Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20, 2023. Portal Vendors from 23 federally recognized Native American tribes, pueblos, and nations located within New Mexico will offer music, hand-crafted art, food booths, and traditional Native dances in the Palace Courtyard. In celebration, the New Mexico History Museum is offering All Day Free ...

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Join the New Mexico History Museum and the Native American Portal Artisans during SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market weekend! The unique marketplace under the portal of the Palace of the Governors moves into the Palace Courtyard during Indian Market, Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20, 2023. Portal Vendors from 23 federally recognized Native American tribes, pueblos, and nations located within New Mexico will offer music, hand-crafted art, food booths, and traditional Native dances in the Palace Courtyard. In celebration, the New Mexico History Museum is offering All Day ...

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Please join us for Late Night Friday as we offer the public the opportunity to extend their visit at the museum and explore our amazing collections, and learn more about the historic people, places, and events, that over time touched New Mexico.

Tonight’s visit is FREE TO NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS

Photo credit: Cassell Motor Co., Lincoln Avenue at Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Photographer: T. Harmon Parkhurst, Date: ca. 1929

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