Explore
View online exhibitions and digital resources provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs' various museums, libraries, historic sites, and cultural institutions.
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Visit
Virtually visit your favorite New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs museum, historic site, and cultural institutions from your computer or mobile device.
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Tools for Families & Educators
Check out resources and learning opportunities from all institutions of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
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El Pal Online
El Palacio is a quarterly magazine which primarily serves the museums and historic sites of the Museum of New Mexico system. It is the oldest museum magazine of its kind, first published in 1913 by the Museum of New Mexico. Users can access and view magazine issues online dating back to 1913 when the magazine was first published.
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Library Resources
The New Mexico State Library offers many online resources. We provide reference service by telephone and email as well as our state-wide interlibrary loan services. Books by Mail and the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled are also available for service. Please contact library staff at reference@state.nm.us or 505-476-9700.
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Invite a DCA Educator
School teachers, homeschool instructors, afterschool clubs, and community organizations can schedule an online visit from an educator to discuss a variety of subjects related to the DCA.
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Public Meetings
1:00 PM Museum of New Mexico Board of Regents
Online via Zoom (see announcement for details)
1:00 PM New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission
TBA
1:30 PM Board of Trustees of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
Online via Zoom (see announcement for details)
Latest Press Releases
- 1/14/2022 FY23 executive budget recommendation prioritizes education, engagement, infrastructure for Cultural Affairs
- 12/16/2021 Museum of Indian Art and Culture Opens "Painted Reflections " on February 6
- 12/16/2021 MEDIA ALERT: Luminarias in Lincoln at Lincoln Historic Site on Christmas Eve, December 24
- 12/14/2021 New Mexico Museum of Art and New Mexico History Museum Collaborate on Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 19, 2021; Complimentary Admission to both museums all day
- 12/13/2021 Art show opens at Farm & Ranch Museum
See all DCA news in the DCA Media Center
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is building a more vibrant, resilient New Mexico by improving the quality of life, supporting a culturally rich education, strengthening the creative economy, fostering a diversity of expression, and preserving our cultural resources.
New Mexico CulturePass
Your ticket to New Mexico's exceptional Museums and Historic Sites.
From Indian treasures to space exploration, world-class folk art to awesome dinosaurs—our museums and monuments celebrate the essence of New Mexico every day.
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Encounter Culture
Take a look inside the museums and historic sites of New Mexico without leaving home. Join host Charlotte Jusinski, and a variety of guest curators, artists, and exhibitors in exploring the art and culture of the state in Encounter Culture, a new podcast from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
Featured DCA Exhibitions
The Palace Seen and Unseen: A Convergence of History and Archaeology
Reflecting current archaeological and historical perspectives, Palace Seen and Unseen draws from historic documents,
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Música Buena: Hispano Folk Music of New Mexico
The exhibition Música Buena: The exhibition will focus on the rich history of traditional Hispano music from the
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Yōkai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan
Vivid in Japanese art and imagination are creatures that are at once ghastly and comical. Yōkai is a catchall word
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Fashioning Identities: A Companion to Dressing with Purpose.
Fashioning Identities: A Companion to Dressing with Purpose. This display in Lloyd’s Treasure Chest Gallery
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