Museum of the Institute of American Indian Arts

Museum of Contemporary Native Arts

North Central region of New MexicoLocated in downtown Santa Fe, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts is dedicated to advancing the discourse, knowledge and understanding of contemporary Native arts. Founded in 1971, the Museum’s exhibitions, publications and educational programs challenge pre-conceived notions of contemporary art. The Museum of Contemporary Native Arts is home to the largest collection of contemporary Native art in the world. A premier shopping destination, the Museum’s store offers the finest selection of contemporary Native arts and gifts from both emerging and established artists. The Museum is a center of the Institute of American Indian Arts.

Museum hours Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays from November through May as well as major holidays.
Adult admission is $5; senior citizens (62 and over), students with valid IDs and residents of NM: $2.50.
Admission is free for Native people, Museum members, youth under the age of 16,
and NM residents visiting on Sunday.

Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
108 Cathedral Place
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 983-1777
www.iaia.edu/museum/

Banner image above hand-blown glass vase: Marcus Spooner (Ohkay Owingeh)
Photo credits below: Sallie Wesaw-Sloan - sculpture: Bob Haozous (Apache)

The Museum of the Institute Of American Indian Arts
Art Park at MCIA