New Mexico Museum of Art Ongoing Tours

Located at 107 West Palace, off the historic Santa Fe Plaza.

New Mexico Museum of Art Tours free with admission, and are offered daily.

New Mexico Museum of Art Ongoing Tours

Contact Chris Nail - chris.nail@state.nm.us

505-476-5075

When the New Mexico Museum of Art opened in 1917 it was the first building in the state dedicated to art. Its galleries, reception areas and St. Francis auditorium were made by the people of New Mexico for the promotion of the state's rich culture to visitors and locals alike. Construction materials made it look like the historic adobe churches found throughout the state's Pueblos. Explore online.

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New Mexico History Museum Downtown Santa Fe

Through Oct 20, 2019, 10am - 5pm daily

A Walk on the Moon: The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing
located downtown just off Santa Fe Plaza

New Mexico History Museum Downtown Santa Fe

13 Lincoln Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501

(505) 476-5200

On display is the Mercury Space Capsule 12B, created as a backup for the Mercury missions and on loan from the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum. The capsule illustrates the preceding exploration missions that laid the groundwork for the Apollo 11 mission and moon landing. The exhibit includes include five small moon rocks and a New Mexico state flag that flew to the moon.

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Santa Fe Events Calendar

Planning a trip to Santa Fe and want to know what to do? Since we're voted one of the best cities for weather, we have events happening all year.

Select the dates of your trip on the right or search the categories for cultural events, craft fairs, music festivals, fiestas, art exhibits, theater performances and more.

Please be advised all events, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change. Persons wishing to verify the details of an event should contact the organizer.

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There are 29 events for August 2019
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and 15 ongoing events

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Tue., August 20, 2019

Aug 20 - Dec 31, 2019
Daily 9am-12pm

Native American Ruins - Pecos

Location: Various Locations
Event Type: Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Visit Pecos National Historical Park and learn about the rich heritage of the Native Americans as well as the strong influence of the Spanish culture in Northern New Mexico. Walk along the ruins and immerse yourself in NM's history and landscapes.
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Aug 20 - Oct 31, 2019
Daily 10am-12pm

Walking Tours of Historic Downton Santa Fe

Location: New Mexico History Museum 505-231-8293
Event Type: Family Activities, Museum Events, Historical Tours

Discover the authentic history of old Santa Fe on a two-hour walking tour led by New Mexico History Museum guides. Tours depart daily at 10:15 a.m. from the Museum’s main entrance, 113 Lincoln Avenue. www.santafewalkingtour.org or 505-476-5200
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Aug 20 - Nov 30, 2019
Daily 10am-12pm

Santa Fe Art & History Bike Tour - Morning

Location: Routes Bicycle Tours NM 505-550-8018
Event Type: Family Activities, Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Award-Winning Tour -Our signature 2hr bike tour showcases the beautiful culture, art, history, & panoramic landscapes in Santa Fe as our professional tour guides offer an intimate look at the many unique landmarks & local treasures along the route.
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Aug 20, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Tue
Thu 10am-12pm

Art & Yoga Tour: Art for Mind and Body

Location: Various Locations
Event Type: Art Shows, Workshops & Classes, Historical Tours

Like yoga, visual art asks us to slow down & honor the present moment. During this two-hour experience, create personal connections with artwork on beautiful Canyon Road. Then, integrate the visual memory into your body with gentle yogic movements.
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Aug 20, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Tue
Fri 10am-1:30pm

Bread and Chocolate: An Artisanal Epicurean Delight!

Location: Galisteo St and W Manhattan
Event Type: Family Activities, Historical Tours, Food Wine & Spirits

A unique tasting experience where you will enjoy sampling fresh breads and crêpes, cacao drinks and sumptuous chocolates from the kitchens of their creators. Get acquainted w/ the Railyard and the Don Gaspar Historic Neighborhood. ＄70/pp. Min. ＄150.
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Aug 20 - Dec 31, 2019
Daily 10am-6pm

Pinzgauer/"Jeep" Tours

Location: La Fonda on the Plaza 505-988-4000
Event Type: Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Get beyond downtown Santa Fe in our yellow Pinzgauer, a fun high clearance vehicleǃ Our Pinzie from the Plaza tours take you into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Tours depart at 10AM, 12PM, 2PM and 4PM. Call us to book, or book onlineǃ
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Aug 20 - Nov 30, 2019
Daily 12pm-2pm

Santa Fe Art & History Bike Tour - Afternoon

Location: Routes Bicycle Tours NM 505-550-8018
Event Type: Family Activities, Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Aug 20 - Dec 31, 2019
Mon-Fri 1-3pm

Historic Route 66 Tours

Location: La Fonda on the Plaza 505-988-4000
Event Type: Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Take a 2 hour tour from downtown Santa Fe on one of the few unpaved sections of Historic Route 66. Learn about the history of the Mother Road as well as the rich heritage of the Pueblo people and the Spanish settlers. Reservations required.
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Aug 20 - Oct 31, 2019
Daily 1:30-2:45pm

Georgia O'Keeffe Landscape Tour at Ghost Ranch

Location: Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center, Abiquiu, NM
Event Type: Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Offered daily, reservations recommended. Tour the landscape of Ghost Ranch by motorbus and see through your own eyes the scenes and locations of Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings interwoven with stories of her fifty years at Ghost Ranch. 505-685-1000
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Aug 20 - Dec 31, 2019
Tue-Sun 2-3pm

Public Tours

Location: New Mexico Museum of Art 505-476-5063
Event Type: Museum Events, Art Shows, Historical Tours

Tours led by volunteer guides are offered daily and include highlights of the building and current exhibitions. Tours are free with admission. Call 505-476-5063 to verify times

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Aug 20 - Dec 31, 2019
Mon-Fri 4-6pm

Historic Chili Line

Location: Various Locations
Event Type: Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Our 2 hour Historic Chili Line tour will take you out to Diablo Canyon, near the Rio Grande River, in our Pinzgauer. Learn about the Denver & Rio Grande Western's so-called "Chili Line", a narrow gauge railroad that ran from Santa Fe to southern CO.
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Wed., August 21, 2019

Aug 21 - Dec 27, 2019
Wed
Fri 10am-12pm

Canyon Road Art Tour

Location: Various Locations
Event Type: Art Shows, Workshops & Classes, Historical Tours

Delve into art on our immersive Canyon Road walking tour. Explore compelling art spaces, get gallery-going tips, actively engage with the work on view, and discover the evolution of Santa Fe's vibrant historic arts district.
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Aug 21, 2019 - Dec 31, 2020
Wed-Sat 10:30-11:30am

La Fonda Art & History Tours

Location: La Fonda on the Plaza 505-995-2333
Event Type: Historical Tours

Join us for a complimentary docent-led art & history tour of the historic La Fonda on the Plaza.
Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10:30 am year round. Limit 12 people
Reservations required. All tours are complimentary
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Aug 21 - Dec 18, 2019
Wednesdays 1:30-3pm

Historic Headstones in Santa Fe’s Cemeteries

Location: Rosario Cemetery
Event Type: Family Activities, Historical Tours

History comes alive through your exploration of the historic resting places of some of the city’s famous and infamous. Find headstones, hear great storiesǃ ＄35/pp; ＄90 min. Wedesday 1:30 PM.
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Aug 21, 2019 - Dec 29, 2019
Wed
Sun 2-6pm

Taste of Canyon Road Dinner Tour

Location: On Canyon Road - The Consignment Gallery 505-395-0552
Event Type: Historical Tours, Food Wine & Spirits

Our "Taste of Canyon Road Tour" introduces visitors to Santa Fe's famous Canyon Road through its art, architecture, history, and food. This dinner tour includes a three course meal with wine pairings and is the perfect way to experience Canyon Road
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Aug 21, 2019 - Dec 28, 2019
Wed
Sat 7:30-10pm

Bars and Brothels: A Red Light Tour of Santa Fe

Location: 56 E San Francisco St
Event Type: Music/Nightlife, Historical Tours

A fun adult alternative to ghost tours. Great introduction to the current bar scene, Hear about wilder times and explore the Guadalupe and Railyard area. ＄25/pp Min. ＄65 Weds, Sats 7:30 PM winter/8:30 PM summer
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Thu., August 22, 2019

Aug 22 - Dec 26, 2019
Thursdays 10am-12pm

Art & Chocolate Tour

Location: Various Locations
Event Type: Art Shows, Historical Tours, Food Wine & Spirits

Delve into art on this 2-hour immersive walking tour of landmark Santa Fe art galleries. Engage your senses & get a fresh perspective on Santa Fe's creative scene. We'll conclude the experience with a tantalizing chocolate elixir tasting. Yumǃ
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Aug 22, 2019 - Dec 26, 2019
Thursdays 10am-12pm

The Jewish Legacy in NM: A History Different

Location: 56 E San Francisco St
Event Type: Family Activities, Historical Tours

Original Santa Fe tour with a unique cultural perspectiveǃ Explore New Mexico history and find out how Jews were both Hispanos and Anglos and about the 21st-century Jewish community. ＄25/pp. Min. ＄65 Thursdays 10 AM
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Aug 22, 2019 - Dec 27, 2019
Thu-Fri 1-5pm

Santa Fe Half-Day Food and History Walking Tour

Location: Santa Fe Plaza
Event Type: Historical Tours, Food Wine & Spirits

Our classic Santa Fe food & drink adventure. We will explore the downtown Historic Plaza neighborhood by foot while sampling the best in local food and wine.
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Aug 22, 2019 - Dec 26, 2019
Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm

Women in NM History: A Different Downtown Tour

Location: 56 E San Francisco St
Event Type: Family Activities, Historical Tours

Santa Fe will never look the same to you again after this downtown tourǃ Learn about some of the prominent and notorious women who made this town home and where they lived, loved and worked. ＄25/pp Thursday. 1:30 PM. Min. ＄65
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Aug 22, 2019 - Dec 29, 2019
Thu
Sun 5:30-7:15pm

Ghost Tour: The Dark Side of Santa Fe

Location: Galisteo St and Water St
Event Type: Family Activities, Music/Nightlife, Historical Tours

Come with Travel Channel’s ghost tour guide and hear about the ever-present personalities behind the walls including the two haunted houses she lived in. No gimmicksǃ Just good storiesǃ ＄20/＄12. Sun & Th 5:30winter winter 7:30 PM summer. Min. ＄55
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Fri., August 23, 2019

Aug 23, 2019 - Dec 27, 2019
Fridays 1-4:30pm

Half-day Railyard Arts District Food Tour

Location: Santa Fe Railyard 505-395-0552
Event Type: Historical Tours, Food Wine & Spirits

Our original tour focuses on the up and coming Railyard Arts District. This neighborhood is where tomorrow's Santa Fe is emerging, and you'll get to meet many of the chefs, distillers and brewers that are shaping that future.
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Sat., August 24, 2019

Aug 24, 2019 - Oct 26, 2019
Saturdays 9:30am-12pm

Garden Tour: Past and Present

Location: New Mexico State Capitol Building 505-988-8022
Event Type: Family Activities, Historical Tours

Explore Santa Fe gardens with local gardener and historian. See what it takes to make these cool, quiet spaces in galleries, public buildings and private places. Off the beaten path.
＄30/pp Min ＄75. Saturdays, 9:30AM
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Aug 24 - Aug 24, 2019
1-3pm

Arrowhead Pueblo Hike

Location: Pecos National Historical Park 505-757-7241
Event Type: Family Activities, Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Join us for a backcountry hike to the seldom-seen Arrowhead Pueblo. This moderate one mile round-trip hike to the 14th century pueblo explores the historical, archaeological, and cultural significance of a 100+ room pueblo. Reservations required.
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Sun., August 25, 2019

Aug 25 - Aug 25, 2019
8:30-11am

Forked Lightning Pueblo Hike

Location: Pecos National Historical Park 505-757-7241
Event Type: Family Activities, Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours, Outdoor Adventure

A 2-mile backcountry hike to the remnants of a 13th century pueblo that was described and mapped by noted archaeologist A.V. Kidder in teh late 1920s. Meet up at the upper parking lot near the Spanish Mission Church. Reservations are required.
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Mon., August 26, 2019

Aug 26 - Nov 25, 2019
Mondays 10am-12pm

Art Walking Tours

Location: New Mexico Museum of Art 505-476-5063
Event Type: Historical Tours

Meet at Museum Shop Steps
Tours highlight the art and architectural history of downtown Santa Fe. Cost: ＄10 per person, kids 18 and under free. Proceeds support education at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Call to confirm availability: 505-476-5063.
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Aug 26, 2019 - Dec 30, 2019
Mondays 10am-12pm

Artists and Acequias: Canyon Rd./Eastside

Location: Gerald Peters Gallery
Event Type: Historical Tours

Find your way in one of the older, more scenic neighborhoods with a local historian? Learn about the artists and writers who made Santa Fe one of the largest art markets in the US. See the mother ditch and find out about unique community events.
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Tue., August 27, 2019

Aug 27, 2019
5:30-6:30pm

Vámonos Walk With City of Santa Fe Firefighters

Location: 6796 Jaguar Drive, Tierra Contenta at Fire Station No.8
Event Type: Family Activities, Outdoor Adventure, Historical Tours

Come walk with our brave City of Santa Fe Firefightersǃ These folks work hard for everyone in the communityǃ See their Southside fire station.
VÁMONOS is a walking/hiking program offering 4 walks & 1 hike a month for FREEǃ Events take place May-Oct.
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Fri., August 30, 2019

Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2019
Mon 5-8pm
Fri-Sun 10am-4pm

New Mexico Railroad History Celebration - Labor Day Weekend

Location: El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 303-912-7681
Event Type: Family Activities, Historical Tours, Markets & Festivals, Family Activities

NM Railroad History Celebration Aug 30 - Sept 2nd at El Museo Cultural in the Railyardǃ Historical trains, Historical Walking Tours, model railroads, artifacts and presentations. FREE and fun for the whole familyǃ Aug.30 5-8pm, Aug.31 - Sep.2 10-4pm
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sources: santafe.org, Santa Fean Magazine

ONGOING EVENTS

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