Indian Arts Research Center Tour: Southwestern Native Art in Santa Fe
December 4 @ 2:00 pm - December 18 @ 4:00 pm
Free
Step inside the collection vaults of the Indian Arts Research Center in Santa Fe for a docent-led tour of historic and contemporary Southwestern Native American art. The School for Advanced Research offers three December tours, each starting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 11, or 18, 2026.
The center’s collection of more than 12,000 objects includes Pueblo pottery, jewelry, textiles, paintings, basketry, and drums. It holds works by artists including Lucy Lewis of Acoma Pueblo, Pablita Velarde of Santa Clara Pueblo, and Maria and Julian Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo. The tour takes visitors into the open storage vaults for a closer look at the collection.
Tickets and reservations
Advance reservations are required. Select your preferred Friday when booking.
- General admission: $25
- SAR members and Native American visitors: Free
- Santa Fe public school educators with ID: $7.50
- SNAP/EBT: $3 per ticket, up to four tickets for SNAP recipients who present their EBT card and matching identification
Plan your visit
Tours typically last about 75 minutes. Arrive early to allow time to find the center on campus. Check bags and other personal items before entering the vaults. Photography, food, and drinks are prohibited inside.
Wheelchair users can access the lower level of both vaults. Vault 1 has a lift to its upper level. Guests should bring their own wheelchair if needed.
Location
School for Advanced Research
660 Garcia Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505