If you are visiting Santa Fe with your kids and want some educational options to check out or are a resident who ran out of ideas for a family outing, museums are always a great idea!
Whether you are interested in art or New Mexico’s history or looking for an educational place where your little one will also have fun, take a look at our favorite kid-friendly museums in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico:
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113 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, NM 87571, USA
Kit Carson Home and Museum
The Kit Carson Home and Museum, located at 113 Kit Carson Road in Taos, is a piece of history that dates back to 1825.2
302 N Orchard Ave, Farmington, NM 87401, USA
E3 Museum and Science Center
The E³ Children's Museum and Science Center, located in downtown Farmington, offers a world of exploration in sound, light, magnetism, shadows, and art.3
Old Hospital Rd, Madrid, NM 87010, USA
The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina – Old Coal Mine Museum
With incredible live music and New Mexican Roadhouse Cuisine, you don't want to miss the chance to visit the The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina - Old Coal Mine Museum, which is constantly undergoing renovation and improvements for you to enjoy!4
1450 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
Bradbury Science Museum
The official museum of Los Alamos National Laboratory5
1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
With more than 30 hands-on, interactive and educational exhibits, the Santa Fe Children's Museum is one of the best places to bring your kids.6
706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
Museum Of International Folk Art
Founded by Florence Dibell Bartlett in 1953 to provide ''a venue for a closer understanding between men'', the Museum of International Folk Art represents diverse cultures and has one of the largest collection of international folk art in the entire world!7
22 S 2nd St, Clayton, NM 88415, USA
Herzstein Memorial Museum
Keeping History alive, the Herzstein Memorial Museum is a must-see! If you want to experience a bit of the Old West, this is the place to visit.8
710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
A premier repository of Native art and material culture, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture tells the stories of the people of the Southwest from pre-history through contemporary art.9
113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
New Mexico History Museum
The New Mexico History Museum features exhibitions and public programs that teach about historical events and New Mexico's historical experiences.10
704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian offers exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art.11
238 Ledoux St, Taos, NM 87571, USA
Harwood Museum of Art
The incredible Harwood Museum of Art offers art exhibitions, as well as educational programs and membership programs, music events, lectures, films, private events, volunteer programs, a museum shop, and the opportunity to see local artists.12
34 Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
If you are interested or want to learn more about the history, heritage and culture of 18th and 19th century New Mexico, this is the right place to visit.13
Taos, NM 87571, USA
Taos Pueblo
The Pueblo is made entirely of adobe — earth mixed with water and straw, then either poured into forms or made into sun-dried bricks. The walls are frequently several feet thick.14
84 Rd 2900, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
Aztec Ruins National Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument guards an incredible collection of archaeological sites along the Animas River in northwest New Mexico.15
3115 NM-161, Watrous, NM 87753, USA
Fort Union National Monument
Fort Union functioned as an agent of political and cultural change in New Mexico and throughout the Southwest for forty years (1851-1891)16
1352 Rufina Cir, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
Meow Wolf
This arts and entertainment company creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of storytelling!17
4250 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
The Harrell House Bug Museum
The amazing Harrell House Bug Museum is a family-friendly and unique experience in Santa Fe!18
217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is a special place that celebrates the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe.19
1800 Upper Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
