New Mexico Museum of Art — Attraction in Santa Fe

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The New Mexico Museum of Art Plaza is a true gem! Established in 1917, this charming museum offers a wonderful mix of impressive, inspiring works and more approachable pieces that make art feel welcoming to everyone.

I visited on a Community Day and was warmly welcomed with free admission. The reception staff were friendly and informative, setting the tone for a great experience.

One highlight of my visit was discovering the work of artist Eugenie Shonnard—absolutely fabulous! Her sculptures, watercolors, oil paintings, and even furniture pieces were beautifully displayed.

I also loved that the museum has interactive areas where visitors can create their own art. It’s a thoughtful touch that adds a fun, creative element for both adults and children.

Highly recommend a visit—whether you’re an art lover or just curious, this place has something...

The greeter (the African American woman with the beautiful hair), was sooooo kind and friendly. So accommodating.

The museum itself is very limited, and has a lot of sculptures if that's what you're in to. It also has a lot of Will Shuster's artwork if one is interested in him.

Overall, the exhibits don't really stand out, but have their own beauty for those who are interested in social justice artwork. They had a great exhibit called Breath Taking for that reason. It was a nice exhibit since I had just undergone a breathing workshop the week prior, and have an appreciation for breath.

The gift shop didn't have what I was looking for (coffee mugs and tree ornaments) but does have postcards, and beautiful jewelry to name...

The New Mexico Museum of Art is a small museum but well laid out, with a beautiful courtyard in the middle marked by a sculptured fountain and frescos on the walls. When my friend and I visited last month, we were captivated by the architecture. The two ladies at the admissions desk were very nice; they had free lockers so we could check our backpacks while we toured the museum. Our favorite exhibit was The Nature of Glass, with many innovative works using the medium. There are two floors of exhibits, plus the courtyard, outdoor sculptures, and a side room laid out like a large church, with beautiful old wooden beams in the ceiling.

We enjoyed our visit to the Museum of Art and appreciate the hospitality of...