Explore
View online exhibitions and digital resources provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs' various museums, libraries, historic sites, and cultural institutions.
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Visit
Visiting information for New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions.
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Resources for Arts Community Affected by Wildfires
New Mexico Arts has gathered some resources for members of the arts community affected by the wildfires in New Mexico. Please visit the website for a listing of resources.
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El Pal Online
El Palacio is a quarterly magazine which primarily serves the museums and historic sites of the Museum of New Mexico system. It is the oldest museum magazine of its kind, first published in 1913 by the Museum of New Mexico. Users can access and view magazine issues online dating back to 1913 when the magazine was first published.
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Tools for Families & Educators
Check out resources and learning opportunities from all institutions of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Invite a DCA Educator
School teachers, homeschool instructors, afterschool clubs, and community organizations can schedule an online visit from an educator to discuss a variety of subjects related to the DCA.
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Public Meetings
1:30 PM Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th. Street S.W. Albuquerque, N.M. and Online (see meeting notice for details)
1:00 PM Cultural Properties Review Committee
Online via Zoom
Latest Press Releases
- 12/2/2022 Celebrate the holidays with New Mexico Traditions, featuring special events at each of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs Museums and Historic Sites
- 12/2/2022 Rural life inspires featured artist at Farm & Ranch Museum
- 11/29/2022 National Hispanic Cultural Center art educator named Art Educator of The Year by statewide organization
- 11/22/2022 Community-focused archaeologist joins New Mexico Historic Sites as regional manager for Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites
- 11/3/2022 HomeGrown event showcases NM foods at Farm & Ranch Museum
See all DCA news in the DCA Media Center
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is building a more vibrant, resilient New Mexico by improving the quality of life, supporting a culturally rich education, strengthening the creative economy, fostering a diversity of expression, and preserving our cultural resources.
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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Encounter Culture
Take a look inside the museums and historic sites of New Mexico without leaving home. Join host Charlotte Jusinski, and a variety of guest curators, artists, and exhibitors in exploring the art and culture of the state in Encounter Culture, a new podcast from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
Featured DCA Exhibitions
Western Eyes: 20th Century Art Here and Now
Exploring regional developments of modernism including American realism, Indigenous Modernism and Native American Art,
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Here, Now and Always
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture invites you to visit its brand new permanent exhibition, Here, Now and Always,
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Fashioning Identities: A Companion to Dressing with Purpose.
Fashioning Identities: A Companion to Dressing with Purpose. This display in Lloyd’s Treasure Chest Gallery
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Dressing with Purpose: Belonging and Resistance in Scandinavia
Dress helps us fashion identity, history, community, and place. Dress has been harnessed as a metaphor for both
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