The Museum of New Mexico Photo Archives are located in the basement of the Palace of the Governors at 120 Washington Avenue, a few steps off the Plaza de Santa Fe. It is a division of the Museum of New Mexico and houses nearly 3/4 million photographs of a wide variety, dating from the mid 1800s to the present.

Over the years, the archive has been the recipient of many large and small collections covering subjects emphasizing the history of New Mexico and The West, Indians, anthropology, archaeology, ethnology, mining, railroads, agriculture, as well as fascinating groups of photos from Latin America, China, Japan, Oceania-Australia, New Zealand, India, the Philippines, Ceylon and the Middle East.

The Archives contain photographs by a long list of well-known and lesser know photographers and includes black and white originals and copy photos; (35mm, 11 x 14) film/glass negatives, postcards, stereographs, 100,000 color transparencies (35mm, 5 x 7), photographs of artwork, graphics, maps and collection objects. It also houses a 3,000 volume library on the history of the photograph (international).

While there are no standing exhibits at this time, the archives is open Monday through Friday, 1:00 - 5:00. Most material is available for editorial reproduction and advertising (with specific written permission). Due to the uniqueness of material, no loans are available at this time. Print fees are charged; reproduction use fees are charged; mandatory credit lines. Staff will undertake some research but cannot mail consignments of pictures. Guides to collections are available. Please write or call for current fee schedule and policy guidelines.

The Archives are staffed by:
Amy Verheide, Photo Archivist

Contact:
Amy Verheide, Photo Archivist
(505) 476-5092

Photo Archives, The Palace of the Governors
120 Washington Avenue
P. O. Box 2087
Santa Fe, NM 87504

About the Museum of New Mexico

Enter the Palace of the Governors, a National Historic Landmark, build before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.

The oldest continuously used public building in the United States was the birthplace of the Museum of New Mexico and chronicles the history of Santa Fe, as well as New Mexico, the desert Southwest and the Americas.

Journey through the rooms that reflect Spanish colonial, Mexican and Territorial period lifestyles. Inspect the fragments of material culture that represents the homes, military activity, spiritual being, and agriculture and art of life as lived along the Rio Grande.

Go back further in time to examine the "Art of Ancient America" and see glittering remnants of pre-Columbian civilization in South and Central America.

Watch the operation of a unique printing press as it produces award-winning books, cards and other materials in the Palace Print Shop.

Don't miss the Segesser Hides, an 18th century record painted on bison hide and the first known depiction of Spanish colonial life in the United States. The hides have twice been proclaimed a National Treasure by the National Historic Trust. Linger in the gracious old-world courtyard and enjoy the essence of continuity in the midst of change.

Recognized as the centerpiece of Santa Fe, the Palace hosts "Palace Walks, History Talks", daily walking tours in May through October; the annual Mountain Man Rendezvous and Buffalo Roast in August; Christmas at the Palace; Free Friday Evenings from 5 to 8 pm; and ongoing lecture series throughout the year.

The Palace of the Governors…bringing the past to life.

Located:
105 West Palace Avenue, on the Plaza de Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Main phone number: (505) 476-5100

The Palace Museum is open:
Tuesday through Sunday
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed selected holidays