Palace of the GovernorsDescriptionBuilt in 1610 as the original capitol of New Mexico, Palace of the Governors has been in continuous public use longer than any other structure in the United States. Although the one-story adobe building looks humble, it features rich and eventful history. It was the seat of four regional governments - those of Spain, Mexico, the Confederacy, and the U.S. territory that preceded New Mexico's statehood, which was achieved in 1912.
Nowadays the Palace is the state's history museum. Exhibits and collections at the Palace of the Governors reflect the Spanish colonial (1540-1821), Mexican (1821-1846), U.S. Territorial (1846-1912) and statehood (1912-present) periods of History. The collection of the museum consists of more than 15,000 objects, including maps, furniture, clothing, housewares, weaponry, and models.
Entrance FeeNew Mexico residents: $6
Non-residents: $8
$18 for a Museum Pass good for 4 days of unlimited visits to 5 museums
$12 for a one day pass for two museums - a combination of either Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture or Palace of the Governors and Museum of Fine Arts.
Operating HoursRegular hours (Labor Day through Memorial Day):
Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day):
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Getting TherePalace Ave., north side of Plaza
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Phone: (505) 827-6483
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