Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, Santa Fe

Name: Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
Address: 704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505-7511, United States
Telephone: +1 505-982-4636

#26 among attractions in Santa Fe

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian

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The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian is a museum devoted to Native American arts. It is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and was founded in 1937 by Mary Cabot Wheelwright, who came from Boston, and Hastiin Klah, a Navajo singer and medicine man. ()

Coordinates: 35°39'45"N, 105°55'41"W

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704 Camino LejoSoutheast Santa FeSanta Fe 87505-7511 United States

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+1 505-982-4636

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Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Atalaya Trail, Museum of International Folk Art, Cristo Rey Church.

~1300 ftNE
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Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe
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Hiking, Hiking trail
Atalaya Trail, Santa Fe
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe
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1.3 miNE
Church
Cristo Rey Church, Santa Fe
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~300 ftE
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~880 ftN
35°39'54"N • 105°55'41"W
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Santa Fe
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35°40'13"N • 105°56'20"W
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1.1 miN
Neighbourhood, Native American architecture
Camino del Monte Sol Historic District, Santa Fe
28 min walk • The Camino del Monte Sol Historic District, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a 52.1 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The listing included 106 contributing buildings.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Don Gaspar Historic District, Santa Fe
34 min walk • The Don Gaspar Historic District is a historic district in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The listing included 278 contributing buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian open?

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian?

Nearby attractions include Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe (2 min walk), Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe (4 min walk), Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Santa Fe (5 min walk), Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe (7 min walk).