El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe

Plan Your Visit

Hours

El Museo’s hours change seasonally. Please check individual events and our social media pages for hours specific to performances or openings. Be advised that inclement weather may also cause us to close early. On weekends el Mercado and our galleries have separate schedules.

Hours for December 2024:

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

12pm - 4pm

Thursday

Closed

Friday

12pm - 4pm

Saturday

9am - 4pm

Sunday

10am - 4pm

Admission

As a community-oriented nonprofit, el Museo wants to make our programming as accessible to the public as possible.

Entrance to el Museo exhibits and el Mercado is free of charge and donations are always welcomed.

Please check individual events, performances, exhibits and workshops for their relevant admission information and links for tickets.

Location

El Museo Cultural De Santa Fe 555 Camino de La Familia Santa Fe, NM 87501

Directions

By Car

From US-84E/US-285 Southbound (coming from Española):

Follow US-84 E/US Hwy 285 S into Santa Fe as it turns into St. Francis Drive
Continue South on St. Francis Drive for 2.1 miles
Turn left onto Paseo de Peralta
In .2 miles, turn left onto Camino de la Familia
el Museo will be on your right

From I-25 Northbound (coming from Albuquerque):

Take exit 282A-282B for US-84 N/St Francis Dr toward US-285 N/Santa Fe Plaza
Follow St. Francis Drive north for 3.3 miles
Turn right onto Paseo de Peralta
In .2 miles, turn left onto Camino de la Familia
el Museo will be on your right

From I-25 Southbound (coming from Pecos):

Take exit 282B for US-84 N/St.Francis Dr toward US-285 N/Santa Fe Plaza
Follow St. Francis Drive north for 3.3 miles
Turn right onto Paseo de Peralta
In .2 miles, turn left onto Camino de la Familia
el Museo will be on your right

By Public Transportation

By Santa Fe Trails Bus (Inbound, from Santa Fe Place):

Take Route 2 or Route M from Santa Fe Place
Get off at Guadalupe @ Paseo De Peralta Inbound
Head south down Guadalupe Street to the intersection with Paseo de Peralta (100 feet)
Cross Guadalupe Street and continue West down Paseo de Peralta for .1 mile (around 3 min)
Turn right on Camino de la Familia
Walk 500 feet
el Museo will be on your right

By Santa Fe Trails Bus (Outbound, from Downtown Transit Center):

Take Route 2 or Route M from the Downtown Transit Center
Get off at Guadalupe @ Paseo De Peralta OB
Head south down Guadalupe Street to the intersection with Paseo de Peralta (100 feet)
Without crossing the street, turn right on Paseo de Peralta
Continue West down Paseo de Peralta for .1 mile (around 3 min)
Turn right on Camino de la Familia
Walk 500 feet
el Museo will be on your right

By Bike

By bike (Southbound):

The Santa Fe Rail Trail runs directly behind el Museo
Take the Santa Fe Rail Trail south from the trailhead at the Santa Fe Rail Runner Depot, for .3 miles until Paseo de Peralta
Without crossing the street, turn right on Paseo de Peralta
Continue West down Paseo de Peralta for .1 mile (around 3 min)
Turn right on Camino de la Familia
Go 500 feet
el Museo will be on your right
Bike racks are available across from the 'Es Mejor Saber' mural between el Museo's 2 main entrances

By bike (Northbound):

The Santa Fe Rail Trail runs directly behind el Museo
Take the Santa Fe Rail Trail north from the trailhead at Rabbit Road (4.8 miles) until Paseo de Peralta
Cross Paseo de Peralta and turn left
Continue West down Paseo de Peralta for .1 mile (around 3 min)
Turn right on Camino de la Familia
Go 500 feet
el Museo will be on your right
Bike racks are available across from the 'Es Mejor Saber' mural between el Museo's 2 main entrances

On Foot

On foot from the Santa Fe Plaza (20 minute walk):

Head south on Lincoln Ave toward E San Francisco St (125 ft)
Turn right onto E San Francisco St (0.3 mi)
Turn left onto N Guadalupe St (0.3 mi)
Turn right onto Montezuma Ave (344 ft)
Turn left onto Market St (0.2 mi)
Turn right onto Alcaldesa St (190 ft)
Turn left onto Camino de la Familia
el Museo will be on your left in 300 feet

Parking

Visitor parking is available at the city parking garage or at street meters. The lot is open daily from 8:00 am – 11:00 pm at a rate of $2 per hour.

Accessibility

ADA compliant

Our facility is wheelchair accessible through the Camino de La Familia gallery entrance as well as the Railyard entrance. ADA accessible parking spaces are located in front of our gallery entrance. Please call or message us if you have any questions or concerns.

FAQ

Is parking available?

Metered street parking is available outside el Museo at a rate of $2.00 per hour. Parking meters are enforced by the City Monday- Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm. Should street parking be full, an underground parking garage is located at 501 Camino de La Familia at a daily rate of $1 for the first hour and $2 for the second hour and each additional hour.

Can I buy something to eat or drink?

We do not have a cafe inside the museum. On weekends, food trucks and vendors may be present as part of el Mercado. We encourage you to explore local restaurants and cafes located nearby on the Railyard:
https://railyardsantafe.com/tag/north-dining/

Can I arrange for a private tour?

Yes! But, we need advance notice to schedule something. Please contact us for information on scheduling your tour. Tours are available in Spanish and English.

What is your COVID-19 safety policy?

We encourage visitors to be proactive about safeguarding their health and the health of those around them. Washing hands with soap and water, staying home if you are feeling ill, wearing masks, and maintaining a respectful distance from others are all ways to reduce your risk of getting or spreading sickness.

What is your pet policy?

el Museo is a city-owned building and must abide by municipal regulations. Only service animals are allowed inside el Museo. The City of Santa Fe states: "a service animal is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Service animals must be on a lead or otherwise under the physical control and supervision of the owner at all times. Animals providing emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship are not considered service animals." Thank you for your understanding.