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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2017 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
- 10/13/2017 Cultural Properties Review Committee (CPRC)
- 10/27/2017 Board of Directors of the NMMSH -Governor's Commission
- 11/8/2017 New Mexico Music Commission
- 11/9/2017 Arts Commisstion - Annual Meeting
- 11/16/2017 Museum of New Mexico Board of Regents
Latest Press Releases
- 9/19/2017 Los Pleneros de la 21
- 9/19/2017 NHCC Brings 4,000-Square-Foot Fresco and Other Masterpieces Online on Google Arts and Culture
- 9/14/2017 Celebrate The Wonderful World of Opals at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
- 9/7/2017 Farm & Ranch Museum features breed of sheep created in NM
- 9/6/2017 Find free, family-friendly fun at Museum Hill Community Day Sunday, September 24, 2017
New Mexico CulturePass
Your ticket to 15 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
I-Witness Culture: Frank Buffalo Hyde
Artist Frank Buffalo Hyde (Onondaga/Nez Perce) believes it is the artist’s responsibility to represent the times
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Outstanding in His Field: San YsidroPatron Saint of Farmers
Each spring, New Mexico communities celebrate San Ysidro (aka San Isidro or Saint Isidore) the patron saint of farmers,
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Into the Future: Culture Power in Native American Art
Sponge Bob Square Pants, Pac Man, and Curious George, all sporting a particularly Native American twist, are just a few
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Quilts of Southwest China
Chinese quilts have received little attention from scholars, collectors, or museums. The examples featured here
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