Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
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Established1927
LocationSanta Fe, New Mexico
TypeAnthropology museum
DirectorDr. Matthew Martinez (interim)
Websitewww.indianartsandculture.org
Laboratory of Anthropology
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is located in New Mexico
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is located in the United States
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Location708 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Coordinates35°39′52″N 105°55′28″W / 35.66444°N 105.92444°W / 35.66444; -105.92444
Arealess than one acre
Built1931 (1931)
ArchitectJohn Gaw Meem
Architectural styleSpanish Pueblo Revival
NRHP reference No.83001630[1]
NMSRCP No.890
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 12, 1983
Designated NMSRCPDecember 1, 1982

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is a museum of Native American art and culture located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is one of eight museums in the state operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums as part of the Museum of New Mexico system. The museum and its programs are financially supported by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.[2]

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is dedicated to the accurate and culturally sensitive presentation of southwestern Native American cultures. Its mission statement emphasizes its intention to work closely with the Native communities of the region. The current interim director is Dr. Matthew Martinez (Ohkay Owingeh).[3] The prior director is Della Warrior (Otoe-Missouria).[4]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Museum of New Mexico Foundation
  3. ^ "MIAC Welcomes New Deputy Director, Matthew Martinez, Ph.D. :: Department of Cultural Affairs Media Center :: Press Releases". media.newmexicoculture.org. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  4. ^ "Indian Education Leader Della Warrior to Direct Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/New Mexico Laboratory of Anthropology." Southwest Indian Archaeology Today. Retrieved 12 Aug 2013.