The IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to advancing the understanding of the contemporary Native arts.

The look of the museum from the outside is appealing, with all those multi-colored columns that line the sidewalk.

Even if you do not intend to go inside the building, you will still be able to view the sculptures displayed on the courtyard.

This is a very small museum that is not designed to appeal to everyone. I admit that the exhibits are provocative and they challenge the imagination. However, the exhibits are too few (with only three small galleries) that I went out of the building sorely disappointed. The second floor displays are nonexistent. When I was there, most galleries were off limits to visitors!

If you are not into contemporary art by native American artists, then most likely, you won’t enjoy this museum.

Anne and Loren Kieve Gallery.

Few of what you will see on the first floor.

Few of the galleries in the second floor.

Travel Contact.

Address: 108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM
Phone Number: 505-988-6211

Admission Fees.

MoCNA’s admission rates are $10 for adults; half-price for seniors (62+), students w/ valid ID, and NM residents; and free for members, Native people, veterans and their families, youth (16 & under), and NM residents visiting on Sunday. Admission rates are subject to change. Call 1.888.922.IAIA for more information.

Hours.

Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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