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× All New Mexico state museums and historic sites are in the process of reopening . Find out more about how we are keeping our staff and visitors safe . About Visit Virtually Explore Programs & Services New Mexico Traditions The state museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions of the Department of Cultural Affairs present New Mexico Traditions, offering events, resources, and other programming in celebration of the winter season across the Land of Enchantment. more » Reopening Update All state museums and historic sites are in the process of reopening. Please click the image above for more information. more » COVID-19 Vaccine The Department of Health is leading the State of New Mexico’s COVID-19 vaccination planning and implementation in close collaboration with other state agencies, as well as public, private and tribal partners throughout the state. Your health and safety is important to us. Click on the image above to learn more about registering for the COVID-19 vaccine. more » Explore View online exhibitions and digital resources provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs’ various museums, libraries, historic sites, and cultural institutions. more » Visit Virtually Virtually visit your favorite New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs museum, historic site, and cultural institutions from your computer or mobile device. more » Tools for Families & Educators Check out resources and learning opportunities from all institutions of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. more » El Pal Online El Palacio is a quarterly magazine which primarily serves the museums and historic sites of the Museum of New Mexico system. It is the oldest museum magazine of its kind, first published in 1913 by the Museum of New Mexico. Users can access and view magazine issues online dating back to 1913 when the magazine was first published. more » Library Resources The New Mexico State Library offers many online resources. We provide reference service by telephone and email as well as our state-wide interlibrary loan services. Books by Mail and the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled are also available for service. Please contact library staff at reference@state.nm.us or 505-476-9700. more » Invite a DCA Educator School teachers, homeschool instructors, afterschool clubs, and community organizations can schedule an online visit from an educator to discuss a variety of subjects related to the DCA. more » Public Meetings Latest Press Releases 6/4/2021 Summer 2021 Issue of El Palacio Now Available 6/3/2021 Click Here: Tertulia Histórica Albuquerque, a Discussion on "Why We Serve," Talks Between Curators and Artists, and More 5/27/2021 Decorative Folk Art Doors at Los Luceros to Benefit from Large Preservation Project 5/26/2021 Click Here: Summer Activities for Young Farmers, Art Making Happy Hour, Read All About Los Luceros Historic Site, and More 5/24/2021 Albuquerque Native Roman Baca and Exit12 Dance Company New Mexico Tour: PBS, Film, Panel and Culminating Event See all DCA news in the DCA Media Center The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is building a more vibrant, resilient New Mexico by improving the quality of life, supporting a culturally rich education, strengthening the creative economy, fostering a diversity of expression, and preserving our cultural resources. New Mexico CulturePass Your ticket to New Mexico’s exceptional Museums and Historic Sites. From Indian treasures to space exploration, world-class folk art to awesome dinosaurs—our museums and monuments celebrate the essence of New Mexico every day. More Info » Cultural Atlas of New Mexico Mobile App Where do you belong? The Cultural Atlas of New Mexico leads you to historic and cultural places throughout the Land of Enchantment. Organized by region, proximity and interest, the Cultural Atlas will help you find where you belong. Featured DCA Exhibitions Michael Naranjo Touching Beauty Exhibit On display in the Bataan Building Atrium Gallery: Touching Beauty Now, sculpture by Santa Clara Pueblo’s Michael more » New Mexico Colonial Home - Circa 1815 The Spanish colonial home (la casa) gives visitors an idea of what a home from the time around 1815 would have looked more » Looking Back How does a museum acquire its collections? Are they purchased or donated? 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