Museum of Indian Arts and Culture facts for kids
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
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| Established | 1927 |
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| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Type | Anthropology museum |
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Laboratory of Anthropology
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 Location in New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Location | 708 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1931 |
| Architect | John Gaw Meem |
| Architectural style | Spanish Pueblo Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001630 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 12, 1983 |
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is a special place in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is a museum that celebrates the amazing art and culture of Native American people. This museum is one of eight museums run by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. It is also part of the Museum of New Mexico system.
The museum works hard to show Native American cultures from the Southwest in a respectful way. They work closely with Native communities in the area. The current director is Danyelle Means, who is Oglala Lakota.
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What Can You See at the Museum?
Amazing Collections
The museum has millions of objects! These include beautiful textiles, pottery, baskets, and jewelry. They also have modern art and items from daily life. These items show how people have lived in New Mexico for a very long time.
The museum is also in charge of all archaeological finds from state-owned land. This means they care for ancient artifacts found by scientists. They have between 5 and 10 million archaeological pieces.
Exciting Exhibitions
The museum always has new and interesting shows. These shows use items from their huge collection. Here are some of the long-term exhibitions you can explore:
Painted Reflections: Isomeric Design in Ancestral Pueblo Pottery
This exhibit shows ancient pottery from the 800s up to today. You can see how artists used both painted and unpainted areas to create cool optical illusions. It makes the pottery look like it has different textures and depths.
Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass
This exhibition features glass artwork by 33 different artists. It also highlights Dale Chihuly, a famous artist who helped bring glass art to Native communities. He opened the first glass-blowing studio at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe in 1974.
The Buchsbaum Gallery of Southwestern Pottery
This gallery has almost 300 ceramic pots. These were made by artists from the Pueblos of New Mexico and Arizona. You can see pottery from when people first started making it in the Southwest all the way to modern times.
Here, Now & Always
This is a major permanent exhibition. It tells the story of the native communities in the Southwest and their challenging lands. This exhibit has over 1,300 objects from the museum's collection. It also includes poetry, stories, songs, and expert discussions. This exhibition is open for visitors to enjoy.
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