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Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian

704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
800 607 4636 , 505 982 4636
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Ranked #17 of 111 attractions in Santa Fe
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Museums, Art Museums, History Museums
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: The museum features changing exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest.
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Elgin, Texas
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Built in the Hogan style, this museum is about a wealthy Boston lady and a Navajo who found friendship in the early twentieth century. No admission fee (donations are welcome) and absolutely no photography inside; hey, it's basically free and is on Museum Hill in Santa Fe near other museums.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

First, the price is right! Free! And you are welcomed at the door by a docent, and the one I chatted with for a good 10 minutes or more had wonderful insights about modern-day Indian culture in the region, as well as the history of the art museum. Its collection is fairly small, but very good, and there's a nice... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Between the gems that are exhibited, the Case Trading Post is awesome. Mary Cabot Wheelwright exhibit on until 2013 is a beautiful, thoughtful exhibit that rivals some larger exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. This museum is a must to visit when one lives or visits Santa Fe.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

Oldest private museum in NM. Amazing changing exhibits with one of the top museum shops in the country- The Case Trading Post.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

this great little museum is sometimes overlooked by travelers who have to choose between Santa Fe's many spectacular museums but it shouldn't be. The exhibits are excellent, the museum shop probably the best in town and you would be wise to make time for a visit.

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Gillingham, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

had a lot of fun wandering round with friends' who live in Santa Fe. Full of colour and especially loved all the bronze sculptures. So much talent in Santa Fe.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Fine display of Native American pottery, good book store.

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North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Interesting history of jewelry making from the early 20th century. Amazing gift shop

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

It is a small museum which is nice in someways because you don't have to feel guilty about not staying loner. Exhibits are attractively and intelligently done. Good gift shop but no bargains.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Takes about 20 minutes, if that, including the pricey gift shop/trading post, and it's free. Easy to fit in if you have just a little time, and skippable if you're prioritizing or museum'd out. International Folk Art and Museum of the American Indian are where I'd spend my museum time.

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