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
1:00 PM New Mexico Music Commission Regular Meeting
Zoom
1:00 PM Cultural Properties Review Committee
9:30 AM New Mexico Arts Commission Regular Meeting
1:00 PM New Mexico Music Commission Regular Meeting
9:30 AM New Mexico Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Latest Press Releases
- 6/21/2022 Fossil of oldest known species of tree-climbing reptile discovered in Northern New Mexico
- 6/16/2022 New Mexico Historic Sites announces new deputy director
- 6/16/2022 New Mexico History Museum and Fray Angélico Chávez History Library announce the inaugural Steve Wimmer scholar
- 6/14/2022 New Mexico participates in sixth national, most comprehensive study of nonprofit arts and culture industry; new focus on equity and inclusion
- 6/14/2022 Adventurous Approaches to Photography of the 1960s and 1970s on view at New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe, opening July 23, 2022
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
WORDS on the Edge
WORDS on the Edge consists of twenty-six poetry broadsides and lyrical texts addressing themes of nature and its
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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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Telling New Mexico: Stories from Then and Now
Telling New Mexico: Stories from Then and Now sweeps across more than 500 years of history—from the state’s
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Lloyds Treasure Chest: Folk Art in Focus
Lloyds’s Treasure Chest: Folk Art in Focus is a participatory gallery that encourages the exploration of folk art
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