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.
2019 Winter 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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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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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
- 12/19/2019 Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Cultural Center
Latest Press Releases
- 12/13/2019 Sayaka Ganz- Reclaimed Creations Opens At Museum
- 12/12/2019 Museum Presents Untold Stories of Chaco Canyon
- 12/11/2019 State Historic Preservation Office approves final design of New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary
- 12/9/2019 Holiday Open House at the New Mexico Museum of Art
- 12/6/2019 Las Posadas Reception Relocated to Portal of Palace of the Governors
See all DCA news in the DCA Media Center
4.51.57 NMAC, Governance of the Portal Program at the Palace of the Governors State History Museum
Below, please find links to the rulemaking record as of 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
- 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)
- Hearing Exhibits and Public Comments Received to Date (11/01/18)
- Final Rule as approved by SRCA (12/11/18)
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
Música Buena: Hispano Folk Music of New Mexico
The exhibition Música Buena: The exhibition will focus on the rich history of traditional Hispano music from the
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Yokai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan
Vivid in Japanese art and imagination are creatures that are at once ghastly and comical. Yokai generally refers to
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Picturing Passion: Artists Interpret the Penitente Brotherhood
One regional community that captured the attention and imaginations of artists were the Penitent Brotherhood, Picturing
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Girards Modern Folk
Girard’s Modern Folk examines the particular ways in which renowned mid-century American designer Alexander
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