Museums and galleries in Taos

Museums and galleries in Taos

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   E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum

   The former home of Ernest L. Blumenschein, who became captivated by the scenery in Taos when he and a friend were traveling through and a wagon accident forced them to stay in Taos. Blumenschein told other artists of the beautiful scenery and returned to Taos, where he helped create the Taos Art Colony. Today, you'll find the home furnished with many of Blumenschein's original belongings and paintings.

   Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun noon-4PM·$8 adult, $7 seniors, $6 student, children under 5 free

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   Governor Bent Home

   The former home of Governor Bent, the first Governor of New Mexico when it was territorial United States, who was killed here in a raid by angry residents who objected to American rule. This small museum has some artifacts from the uprising, as well as some works from local artists.

   Summer: daily 9AM-5PM; winter: 10AM-4PM·$1 adult, $.50 children

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   Harwood Museum of Art

   A vast collection from Taos artists dating from the 18th to the 20th century, with particular focus on Hispanic artistic traditions and paintings from the Taos Society of Artists.

   Wed-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM, closed Mon-Tue·$10 adults, $8 seniors/students, youth 18 and under free

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   Kit Carson Home and Museum

   The Taos home of Kit Carson, a 19th-century frontiersman, Indian agent, and Army officer who played a prominent role in the Indian Wars. The house has been lovingly preserved, with artifacts from Carson's life and period furnishings illustrating frontier life in Taos, including one room done up to look like a frontier trading post.

   March-October: Daily 10AM-5PM; November-February: Daily 10AM-4PM·$7 adult, $6 senior, $5 teens/students, children 12 and under free

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   Millicent Rogers Museum

   Famed artist Millicent Rogers lived here in Taos and amassed a huge collection of Southwestern art, and this superb museum continues her legacy. The museum is particularly noted for its jewelry collection, assembled and worn by Millicent Rogers, which represents all the major Native American jewelry traditions. However, you'll also find excellent examples of other Native American art, including a collection of Native pottery (with a set of pots from noted Pueblo potter Maria Martinez), textiles and baskets, as well as a collection of Spanish Colonial furniture, tinwork, blankets, and religious art.

   Daily 10AM-5PM (closed on Mondays November–March)·$10 adult, $8 seniors, $6 student/military, $2 children, children under 6 free

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   Taos Art Museum at Fechin House

   Located in the former home and studio of Russian born artist Nicolai Fechin, the Taos Art Museum has works from famous Taos artists, most notably a collection of paintings from the Taos Society of Artists from the early 20th century, of which Fechin was a member. The building is a wonderful example of Southwestern adobe architecture, with interesting ornamentation and examples of Fechin's own handcrafted furniture, and the collection offers a good insight into the work of the artists who brought artistic renown to Taos.

   May-October: Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM; November-April: Tue-Sun 10AM-4PM·$10 adult, $9 senior, $6 student, children under 12 free

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Taos (CC BY-SA 4.0).