Museum of Spanish Colonial Art Now Open by Appointment for SCAS Members!
Tours Available Four Days per Week
It is with great pleasure we announce that starting Thursday October 22, SCAS members will have access to the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts (MoSCA) for tours - by appointment only - of "Trails, Rails, and Highways: How Trade Transformed the Art of Spanish New Mexico" curated by Robin Farwell Gavin.
The exhibit, originally curated in the fall of 2019 and featuring hundreds of items from the Society's collections, has been re-configured throughout several rooms of the museum for one-way traffic and increased spacing. You can learn more about this fascinating and comprehensive exhibit here.
What Safety Precautions Are Being Taken?
Safety of our members and staff is at the forefront of our minds. For this reason the following protocols will be observed:
How to Sign Up?
1. If you are not a member of SCAS, or your membership has expired, sign up or renew today! We have changed some of our pricing and benefits, and have added a NEW student rate.
2. Choose the date and time you wish to visit. We are not accommodating walk-ins at this time. The following schedule is subject to change and does not apply on holidays and holiday weekends:
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art Now Open by Appointment for SCAS Members!
Tours Available Four Days per Week
It is with great pleasure we announce that starting Thursday October 22, SCAS members will have access to the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts (MoSCA) for tours - by appointment only - of "Trails, Rails, and Highways: How Trade Transformed the Art of Spanish New Mexico" curated by Robin Farwell Gavin.
The exhibit, originally curated in the fall of 2019 and featuring hundreds of items from the Society's collections, has been re-configured throughout several rooms of the museum for one-way traffic and increased spacing. You can learn more about this fascinating and comprehensive exhibit here.
What Safety Precautions Are Being Taken?
Safety of our members and staff is at the forefront of our minds. For this reason the following protocols will be observed:
- Only five people will be allowed per time slot for self-guided visits;
- A maximum of four people will be allowed for docent-guided tours;
- Visitors will be required to agree to a statement indicating that they will not come to the museum if they have tested positive for COVID, are exhibiting any COVID symptoms, or have been exposed to COVID. This agreement will be emailed in advance.
- Temperatures will be taken before visitors enter the building and those who register a fever or other symptoms will not be allowed entry;
- Masks must be worn inside the museum at all times;
- The restroom will not be available for use;
- Visitors will be encouraged to minimize touching surfaces.
How to Sign Up?
1. If you are not a member of SCAS, or your membership has expired, sign up or renew today! We have changed some of our pricing and benefits, and have added a NEW student rate.
2. Choose the date and time you wish to visit. We are not accommodating walk-ins at this time. The following schedule is subject to change and does not apply on holidays and holiday weekends:
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Self-Guided Visits
Five visitors per session maximum. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 10-11am, 12-1pm , 2-3pm By Reservation, 24 Hours in Advance |
Docent-Guided Tours
Supporter members and above. Four visitors per tour maximum. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 10-11:30am, 12-1:30pm, 2-3:30pm By Request, 48 Hours in Advance |
3. Contact us to make your reservation. Call the office at (505) 982-2226 during business hours (Monday - Saturday from 9am to 5pm) or email reservations@spanishcolonial.org. Requests are to be made 24 hours in advance for self-guided visits and 48 hours in advance for docent-guided tours
The Museum of Spanish Colonial Art is the only museum in the country dedicated to exhibiting and interpreting the art of the Spanish colonial period with a focus on Hispanic New Mexico. The Museum houses an incredible collection of over 3700 pieces, including historically significant and contemporary works. The building itself, a Spanish – Pueblo Revival-style building, was designed by renowned architect John Gaw Meem in 1930. Meem and his wife were early supporters of the Society and donated hundreds of items to the collection. The building provides an intimate, homelike setting where visitors from around the world can view the collections and learn the fascinating history of Spanish colonial art worldwide.
Our Address
750 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Mailing address: P.O. Box 5378, Santa Fe, NM 87502-5378
Mailing address: P.O. Box 5378, Santa Fe, NM 87502-5378