New Mexico History Museum

"Had an amazing tour by the incredibly knowledgeable Roy, look for the gentleman in the black desperado hat, there were amazing engaging displays from the first Native Americans of the region to the modern day. The museum is also connected to the palace of the governors which is amazing in its own right. 10/10"

"Very cool place offering a detailed timeline of New Mexico’s history. Plan on taking a few hours here to try and get the whole experience in. The plus is that it is in Santa Fe."

"GREAT MUSEUM!! Start here in Santa Fe!! Plan 2 hours or more as there is so much to see and learn about New Mexico history dating back hundreds of years to the present day. We purchased the $30 per person New Mexico cultural pass good for one year that has one-time admission to this museum and several others in Santa Fe as well as throughout the state. We highly recommend the docent tours if you can attend one. It offers a 45 minute comprehensive tour of the main floor museum area and helps orient you and set the stage for the many other exhibits at the museum."

"This museum's main exhibit (called "the core") gives a good summary of New Mexican history from the time of pre-European contact through statehood (and also New Mexican contributions to the two world wars) that you can visit in 2+ hours. There are a lot of cool artifacts on exhibit, particularly the handwritten letters from Billy the Kid to the governor. On the other hand, those wanting historical detail are likely to be disappointed (especially with the exhibit on native peoples) and not just because of brevity but because missing details prevent certain exhibits from being fully understood (e.g. Mesilla "in two countries" and the "county wars"). Because of this, I found the guided tour an essential part of my visit. Tours are included in the admission (call ahead to see if a docent is available the day you visit)."