Wonderful museum which is well worth a visit. We found it a great introduction to history of New Mexico. Exhibits are well laid out and interesting. Cowboy exhibit is good too.

We thought Colorado has a great state history museum but the New Mexico History Museum has it beat. Comprehensive, interactive, visually stunning. So glad we spent an afternoon here (and the air conditioning on a hot day was much appreciated!)

We started our trip with a visit here to learn about the area we were visiting. What a disappointment to find that there is almost no information on anything prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Saw a huge exhibit on pre Columbian southwest at the Field Museum in Chicago some years ago, so we know the information is out... More

The Palace of the Governors is the oldest state capitol in the US, starting, of course, when New Mexico was part of old Mexico. In combination with the oldest house and oldest church, it becomes necessary to "complete the set" by seeing this one as well, despite the nine dollars per person price tag. It's in combination with the State... More

This is an interesting place. I enjoyed the museum displays. If you enjoy learning new things, this may be a good place to visit. The facility was clean. The staff was very warm and friendly. An older gentleman who works there was very funny. I caught myself wishing he would walk the whole museum with us. Heck, I would've taken... More

My wife and I took advantage of the free admission on Fridays, from 5PM – 8 PM, to see this state owned building and museum. The displays contained within cover the history of New Mexico during Spanish colonial times, as part of Mexico, and as New Mexico Territory. It is located adjacent to the New Mexico History Museum in downtown... More

This is an exceptionally well put together museums. It has tons of exhibits to look at, all very thought out. They have just enough at each exhibit to keep your interest, but not too much where you feel overwhelmed. The museum covers a comprehensive history of New Mexico from Native American life, the arrival of the Spanish, Cowboys, etc...up to... More

Great for families w/kids (and everyone); stimulating, life-like exhibits recapture New Mexico (and the West's) history in a pleasing, relaxing layout in buildings which, themselves are historic. Every visitor to Santa Fe should spend at least 1-2 hours enjoying the 'stories' brought to life here! Affordable, too!

You really could spend a half day or more here easy. After five on Fridays they offer free entry. Right off the plaza.