The structure of today’s capitol, dedicated in 1966, is a modified form of the
Indian sun symbol, or Zia, which appears on the state flag. The capitol
building includes significant space for the display of art, especially focusing
on New Mexican artists. 505-986-4589 Summer (Memorial Day through the last Saturday in August) general hours Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9-5 Guided tours offered at 10 and 2 for walk-ins. Please call in advance to
make an appointment otherwise. Non-Summer (Labor Day through Memorial Day) general hours Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 6: p.m. Guided tours are scheduled only with notice in advance. Closed all state holidays. Map to the Capitol Building in Santa Fe This information was updated in December of 2011. The State Capitol Complex also houses a major public, permanent collection of
contemporary art by artists who live and work in the state. There are over
500 masterworks in the Capitol Art Collection, which is valued at 5.5
million dollars and continues to grow each year. The collection is
overseen by the Capitol Art Foundation, which consists of a board of
directors representing New Mexico's geographic regions. A diverse range of
media, styles, and traditions are represented, including painting,
sculpture, works on paper, mixed media, ceramic, collage, textiles,
Spanish Colonial art, and hand crafted furniture. In addition to the
permanent collection, the Capitol Art Foundation also manages the
temporary, changing exhibitions in the Rotunda Gallery. The collection
can be viewed during regular building hours. Have you been to this capitol before? What did you think?
Share your comments with us! Wonderful collection! -P. Brown
Santa Fe
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