Though there are plenty of fantastic things to do in Santa Fe in the winter, including fun winter activities like skiing at Ski Santa Fe and snowshoeing at Valles Caldera National Preserve, many of our guests love to turn to slightly warmer activities. For that, we recommend visiting Museum Hill Santa Fe or one of the other incredible Santa Fe Museums within walking distance of our Bed and Breakfast in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe is known for its rich confluence of culture, fantastic art galleries, and sensational museums. Some of the best museums are found on Museum Hill Santa Fe. Still, others, including the gamed Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and the New Mexico Museum of Art, are located near the historic Santa Fe Plaza. In fact, there are so many Santa Fe museums to choose from that it can be hard to pick where to start. That’s why we often tell our guests to start at Museum Hill Santa Fe.
Whichever exhibits you choose to explore while you’re here, there’s no better place to stay than our Bed and Breakfast in Santa Fe. We’re steps from the Santa Fe Capitol and a short walk from downtown Santa Fe, yet our upscale guest rooms will serve as your private, comfortable oasis far away from the busy crowds and noisy streets. Our lodging puts you right in the heart of Santa Fe, close to everything you need for an unforgettable winter getaway. Book your room at our Bed and Breakfast in Santa Fe today!
Don’t Miss Museum Hill Santa Fe
Though there are several can’t-miss Santa Fe museums in the downtown core surrounding the Santa Fe Plaza, there are even more found on Museum Hill Santa Fe. Museum Hill Santa Fe is home to four world-class museums and makes a great starting point when dipping your toe into the world of Santa Fe.
Museum Hill Santa Fe is also where you’ll find the stunning Santa Fe Botanical Garden, a stunning plant-rich landscape set amidst a backdrop of Piñon Pines and Juniper Woodlands. In addition to being a space dedicated to preserving New Mexico’s biodiversity, the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens also houses some fantastic sculptures on its art trail.
While we highly recommend you meander through the gardens at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, there’s more to see at Museum Hill Santa Fe. Museum Hill Santa Fe is considered one of the city’s great cultural hubs, with museums representing the different facets of Santa Fe’s cultural history.
- Your first stop at Museum Hill Santa Fe should be the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. It features an impressive collection of Native artifacts, including jewelry, pottery, and glass. In addition to these exhibits, you can experience live storytelling or historical songs from modern-day artists.
- Once you’re done there, head to the Museum of International Folk Art, which features an extensive collection of Folk Art from around the world. More than 100,000 artifacts represent more than 100 countries – one of the world’s most diverse representations of culture.
- Another great stop at Museum Hill Santa Fe is the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. This delightful Santa Fe Museum features exhibits from both contemporary and traditional Native American art. The building in which it’s housed is a work of art representative of the culture inside. The eight-sided building is a nod to the traditional Hogan homes used by the Diné (Navajo) people.
- Finally, there’s the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art with works from New Mexico’s Spanish Colonial era. Exhibits include bultos, retablos, paintings, and fiber arts, all housed in a striking example of Spanish Colonial architecture.
As you can see, it would be easy to spend a full day – if not multiple days – exploring Museum Hill Santa Fe. Luckily, there’s a great restaurant where you can take a break and enjoy lunch – Wheldon’s Museum Hill Cafe. Like so many of the best restaurants in Santa Fe, the food here is divine!
More Great Santa Fe Museums
There’s enough on Museum Hill Santa Fe to keep you busy for days – but we haven’t even mentioned some of the most popular Santa Fe Museums! Our incredible city is consistently recognized as one of the most art-forward destinations in the country. It’s home not just to fantastic museums but art galleries, studios, and artists as well!
Within walking distance of our Bed and Breakfast in Santa Fe, you’ll find these four unforgettable Santa Fe Museums.
- One of the most popular Santa Fe Museums outside of Museum Hill Santa Fe is the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the most prolific and well-known American artists and the “mother of American modernism.” This museum has the most extensive collection of her paintings, sketches, and personal materials worldwide, making it a true “must” among Santa Fe museums.
- If you appreciate Native Art, don’t miss the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. This Santa Fe museum is the only one in the country dedicated to showcasing the works of contemporary Native artists, and it features more than 9,000 works from indigenous artists from 1962 on.
- Another great museum in Santa Fe is the New Mexico Museum of Art. This beautiful space showcases more than 20,000 paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more from notable artists from around the globe.
- Finally, step into an incredible 96,000-square-foot gallery showcasing more than 20,000 artists from New Mexico’s vibrant history at the New Mexico History Museum. The artifacts on display cover the history of the ancient Native American cultures to the present day, making it one of the most historically significant Santa Fe museums.
All this incredible art and history will undoubtedly leave you impressed but tired and ready for a rest. There’s no better place to do that than our upscale Bed and Breakfast in Santa Fe, just minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza. Book your room today!
