The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs preserves, fosters, and interprets New Mexico’s diverse cultural heritage and expression for present and future generations, enhancing the quality of life and economic well-being of the state.
Plan Your Visit
Find hours, admission prices, directions, and other visiting information for New Mexico's eight state-run museums and seven historic sites.
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Culture's Economic Impact
Arts and culture are big business in New Mexico. A recent study, commissioned by DCA, reveals an annual economic impact of $5.6 billion.
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Explore Online
Online exhibitions and digital resources from the Department of Cultural Affairs, including online collections, databases, and educational materials.
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2018 Summer Guide to Museums & Historic Sites
Use this guide to learn more about the unique and engaging exhibitions, events, and programs offered by our incredible state cultural institutions.
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Museum of New Mexico Press
The publishing arm of the Department of Cultural Affairs produces high-quality, culturally significant books that showcase the Department's collections and exhibitions.
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New Mexico FamilyPass
The Department of Cultural Affairs’ FamilyPass, a partnership with local libraries throughout New Mexico, provides free admission to 15 state museums and historic sites.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
- 10/26/2018 Board of Directors of the NMMSH – Governor’s Commission
- 11/6/2018 New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Board of Trustees
- 11/8/2018 Arts Commisstion - Annual Meeting
- 11/13/2018 New Mexico Music Commission
- 11/15/2018 Board of Directors of the NMMSH-ISHF
Latest Press Releases
- 10/22/2018 DEA & Museum work with Team of Local Partners on Upcoming Exhibition Drugs: Costs and Consequences
- 10/18/2018 Young Explorers: Winter Camps for School Age Students at Museum of Natural History & Science
- 10/16/2018 Three Upcoming Exhibitions at New Mexico Museum of Art Delve into the Dark & New Mexican Sculpture
- 10/12/2018 Fright Night Costume Dance Party for Adults & ‘Beetlejuice’ plays in DynaTheater on 30th Anniversary of Release
- 10/11/2018 History Museum opens The First World War exhibition on 100th anniversary of Armistice
SECOND NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF WRITTEN COMMENT DEADLINE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Museum of New Mexico Board of Regents and the Department of Cultural Affairs are extending the deadline for submitting written comments on the proposed repeal and replacement of 4.51.57 NMAC, Governance of the Portal Program at the Palace of the Governors State History Museum, until Thursday, November 1, 2018.
- Rule Hearing Day 2 Transcript (Posted 5/17/18)
- Rule Hearing Transcript (Posted 4/18/18)
- Comments to Date (Posted 4/12/18)
- Copy of Current Rule
- Hearing Exhibits To Date (4/10/18)
- Second Notice of Extension of Deadline (4/10/18)
- Notice of Continuance of Public Hearing (3/29/18)
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2/15/18)
- DRAFT Rule (2/15/18)
New Mexico CulturePass
Your ticket to New Mexico's exceptional Museums and Historic Sites.
From Indian treasures to space exploration, world-class folk art to awesome dinosaurs—our museums and monuments celebrate the essence of New Mexico every day.
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Cultural Atlas of New Mexico Mobile App
Where do you belong?
The Cultural Atlas of New Mexico leads you to historic and cultural places throughout the Land of Enchantment. Organized by region, proximity and interest, the Cultural Atlas will help you find where you belong.
Featured DCA Exhibitions
Because It’s Time: Unraveling Race and Place in NM
Because It’s Time: Unraveling Race and Place in NM examines race and identity in New Mexico and is a space
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The Land that Enchants Me So: Picturing Popular Songs of New Mexico
Before radio and television, when making music at home was the evening’s entertainment and playing the piano was
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Atomic Histories
The Atomic Histories exhibit explores the most famous events, sometimes little known stories, and inventions born here
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Joe Pfeiffer: My Long Journey
Artist Jacob Pfeiffer’s long journey covers 80-plus years and two continents. During the course of his amazing
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