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New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors

A sight in Downtown, Santa Fe, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors in Downtown, Santa Fe
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Why go

1610 adobe palace and adjoining museum covering New Mexico's history.

It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Santa Fe, alongside 6 sights, 4 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Santa Fe Plaza and Palace of the Governors.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Santa Fe, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Santa Fe Plaza

    Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Palace of the Governors

    Adobe seat of government from the 1610s, now a history museum; Native artists sell jewelry under its portal.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Shed

    New Mexican restaurant since 1953 in a 1692 adobe off the Plaza.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda

    Rooftop bar atop La Fonda with sunset views over the city.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    La Fonda on the Plaza

    Historic Pueblo Revival hotel at the corner of the Plaza, a short walk from Canyon Road.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

    Focused collection of O'Keeffe's paintings and her New Mexico landscapes.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors is a stop on our Northern New Mexico High Desert route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Santa Fe run from 40°F in December to 87°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors itself, we suggest: Morning.

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Getting there

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Address
113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
Coordinates
35.68833, -105.93846
Destination
Santa Fe, New Mexico

New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors: quick answers

How much time do you need at New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors?

Our pick: Morning.

Where is New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors?

New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors is at 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors?

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