Santa Fe

San Miguel Mission

Thought to be the oldest surviving mission church in the United States, the San Miguel is a rather simple but lovely adobe structure. Behind the mission, along the narrow alleyway, is a small structure whose owners claim it to be the "oldest house in the U.S." built by Europeans; a claim which though inaccurate reflects the long history of the site.

Sun 1PM-4:30PM, Summer Mon-Sat 9AM-4:30PM, Winter Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM·$1

Palace of the Governors / New Mexico History Museum

The oldest public building in the United States, the Palace of the Governors is a 17th-century building that once served as the main capitol building and now houses an excellent historical museum and shop, with exhibits on the history of the building and a functioning antique print press. Behind the Palace is the New Mexico History Museum, with three floors of exhibits on the history of New Mexico, including numerous artifacts from the prehistory to the present. While the Palace is being renovated (as of 2022), disruptions are minimal most days and exhibits are displaced but available. Local Native American artists sell their work beneath the portal (covered facade) facing the Plaza. They are awarded a spot via an official lottery system.

Daily 10AM-5PM, closed Mon Nov-Apr (open Fridays 5-7PM May-Oct and first Fri of each month Nov-Apr), Memorial Day-Labor Day·$12 adults, youth 16 and under free, youth/resident discounts; free Friday after 5PM; discount pass for Museum of New Mexico applies · Built 1610

Loretto Chapel

Built in 1878 and modeled after the Gothic Sainte Chapelle in Paris. An intriguing legend - the Miraculous Staircase - is attached below and serves as the highlight on the church. The Loretto is also a popular romantic wedding venue.

Mon-Sat 9AM-4:30PM, Sun 10:30AM-4:30PM, until 6PM Mon-Sat during summer·$3

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Devoted to the 20th-century artist who settled near Abiquiu, a small town north of Santa Fe. Only free after 5PM on the first Friday of every month, and only applies to New Mexico residents.

Daily 9AM-5PM, Fri open until 7PM·$20 adults, youth 17 and under free, senior/youth discounts, free Friday nights after 5PM

New Mexico Museum of Art

Though it has been outflanked by the O'Keeffe Museum to some extent, this museum has a somewhat more diverse, although still New-Mexico-centric, collection. The Museum's St. Francis Auditorium is one of the primary venues in town for concerts, particularly of a classical or folk flavor.

Daily 10AM-5PM, closed Mon Nov-Apr (open Fridays 5-7PM May-Oct and first Fri of each month Nov-Apr)·$12 adults, youth 16 and under free, youth/resident discounts; free Friday after 5PM; discount pass for Museum of New Mexico applies

Museum of International Folk Art

Of particular delight in this museum is its massive Girard exhibition, which contains many large, colorful displays of toys, nativity scenes, textiles, model villages, and traditional arts from around the world. The museum also features a superb collection of local Hispanic art as well as a good roster of changing exhibits. Home of the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market held in July (see under "Do"/"Festivals").

Daily 10AM-5PM May-Oct; closed Mondays Nov-Apr, Memorial Day-Labor Day·$12 adults, $11 students, youth 16 and under free, several discounts and occasional free days; discount pass for Museum of New Mexico applies

The State Capitol Building

One of the country's most unusual and striking state capitol buildings; usually open to visitors during working hours. It's known locally as "the Roundhouse," and even a casual look will tell you why.

Self-guided tours Mon-Fri 7AM-6PM, call for guided tours·Free

St. Francis Cathedral

One of the "must-see" places in town, with an impressive interior and beautiful art both inside and out. A tip for the photographer: the main façade faces west, so photographing the exterior (including several striking sculptures out front) tends to be most rewarding, atypically for Santa Fe, in the middle of the day, particularly the afternoon.

Free; donation · Built 1887

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian

Excellent Native American art collection, with a quaint little gift shop, the Case Trading Post, that sells superb examples of Native arts that reflect the quality of the collection. Frequent special events.

Daily 10AM-5PM·$8, students/Native Americans/under 12 free, first Sunday of each month free · Wheelchair accessible

Museum of Contemporary Native Arts

The Institute for American Indian Arts (IAIA) is a long-standing Santa Fe institution that helps to promote the Santa Fe Indian Market (see under "Do"/"Festivals"). Their museum holds a superb collection of contemporary Indian art.

Mon Wed-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM, closed Tue·Adults $10, students and seniors (62+) $5; discounts for New Mexico residents and tribal members

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture

A large museum with American Indian artworks and exhibits on their culture and history, including a rather superb collection of pottery and displays of both historic and contemporary Indian life.

Daily 10AM-5PM May-Oct; closed Mondays Nov-Apr, several discounts and free admission on occasion; discount pass for Museum of New Mexico applies·$12 adults, $11 students, youth 16 and under free

Museum of Spanish Colonial Art

A small but splendid museum which showcases many Hispano artworks and artifacts from the original Spanish settlers of the area. The museum also sponsors the annual Spanish Market (see under "Do"/"Festivals").

Daily 10AM-5PM May-Oct; closed Mondays Nov-Apr·$10 adults, under 16 free, discount pass for Museum of New Mexico applies

El Rancho de las Golondrinas

A massive outdoor "living history" museum portraying Spanish colonial days, with reconstructions of a village, farms, orchards, a vineyard, and a large water mill. In May you'll be dodging swarms of bored children on school field trips; visiting in the fall is better.

Jun-Sep Wed-Sun 10AM-4PM·Adults $6, seniors/teens 13-18 $4, children 12 and under free. More during special events

Santa Fe Children's Museum

Many participatory exhibits and various accessible critters both inside and out; the indoor area holds several construction toy areas and a bubble-making area, while the outdoor area features a garden and greenhouse with plenty of kids' activities available.

Wed 9AM-5PM, Thu 10AM-6:30PM, Fri Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM; closed Mon-Tue·$7.50 adults, $5 children, discount for residents

Scottish Rite Temple

A startling, bright pink Moorish-style building modeled after the Alhambra in Granada, Spain.

Tours Tue & Thu 10AM or 2PM, call to schedule

SITE Santa Fe

A private contemporary arts venue with an ongoing schedule of exhibitions of artists who merit international recognition - this is really cutting edge stuff.

Open now · closes 5 pm

Santuario de Guadalupe

A favorite musical venue, the Santuario is an excellent example of Spanish Colonial architecture and contains a superb collection of religious artworks.

Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM, Sat/Summer 10AM-4PM·Free

Meow Wolf

A huge art creation in a warehouse. Prepare to be disoriented, confused, and delighted. 70 rooms of art created just for this realm. Expect to spend 2 hours at least. If you want, there is also a mystery narrative for you to uncover in The House of Eternal Return.

Sun-Thu 10AM-8PM, Fri Sat 10AM-10PM·$42 adults, children $27

De Vargas Street House

The De Vargas Street House, often referred to as the Oldest House, is a historic building in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which is often said to be one of the oldest buildings in United States. The original date of construction is unknown but the majority of the building is believed to date to the Spanish colonial period (post-1610). One archaeological study also concluded that some sections of the walls are characteristic of Pueblo architecture and may be pre-Spanish in origin.

Built 1646

A. M. Bergere House

The Alfred M. Bergere House, at 135 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was built in the 1870s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Turner Carroll Gallery

Turner Carroll Gallery is a fine art gallery on Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, established in 1991 and owned and operated by Michael Carroll and Tonya Turner Carroll. The couple's cumulative experience includes Sotheby's London, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Israel Museum, and art studies in Russia and Italy. The gallery represents contemporary art from diverse areas of the world.

Donaciano Vigil House

The Donaciano Vigil House is an adobe house built in 1832 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It was home of Donaciano Vigil, the first Hispanic governor of New Mexico under US rule.

Don Diego de Vargas Zapata Luján Ponce de León, El Marques de la Nava de Barcinas

A statue of Diego de Vargas made by Donna Quasthoff was installed in 2007 at the west end of Santa Fe, New Mexico's Cathedral Park, in the United States. The statue was removed in June 2020 for conservation concerns, and is now on display at the New Mexico History Museum.

Ricardo Alarid House

This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a map.

Fort Marcy (ruins)

Fort Marcy was a military reservation in Santa Fe, New Mexico used during the American Civil War and Mexican–American War. It was decommissioned in the 1890s.

Digneo-Valdes House

The Digneo-Valdez House, at 1231 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was built in 1939. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is a one-and-half-story brick house constructed by Italian immigrant and building contractor Carl Digneo.

Gregorio Crespín House

The Gregorio Crespin House, also known as the Van Stone House, is located at 132 E. De Vargas St. in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The adobe structure was built as a two-room house by Gregorio Crespin between 1720 and 1750.

Santa Fe County John Gaw Meem Historic Building

site formerly had building that was the residence of Maria Gertrudis Barceló

Built 1939

Generations Mosaic Mural

a 130' long mosaic mural created by different generations of Santa Fe residents

Hometown Hero

An eight-foot-tall bronze statue honoring Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry