NMHM News:

The community is invited to join a fast-paced, story-rich tour of the exhibit “Palace Through Time” at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and see how the Palace of the Governors has been rebuilt, repurposed, and reimagined since 1610.

What: Museum educator Neil Dodge will lead a tour of the History Museum’s “Palace Through Time” exhibition during Palace Avenue First Friday Art Walk. Drop in between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, to learn more about the Palace as a structure, site, setting, and symbol.

The tour shows how public places carry layered meanings and why careful interpretation matters in a diverse society. Visitors will look closely at 3D models in the exhibit and learn about archaeological finds and historic documents to understand what changed, what endured, and why some parts of the Palace’s story remain incomplete.

Who: New Mexico History Museum

When: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, 5-7 p.m.

Where: New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501

Why: Designed for locals and visitors alike, this brief tour offers a clear way to read one of Santa Fe’s most iconic places—without needing any prior knowledge. Admission to Palace Avenue First Friday Art Walk is free to all.