Wheelwright Museum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
The country’s largest collection of southwestern jewelry, along with contemporary Native American art.

📜 The Wheelwright Museum, founded in the 1930s by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Hastiin Klah, is one of Santa Fe's oldest museums.
🔍 It houses the country’s largest collection of southwestern jewelry and contemporary Native American art.
Located on Museum Hill, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Why Go

💎 Largest collection of southwestern jewelry in the country
🎨 Promotes contemporary Native American art and artists
🏛️ Historic building designed like a Navajo hooghan
🤝 Supports Native artists through Case Trading Post

Why Avoid

⚠️ Seasonal closures in winter

Tips

🚶 Docent-led tours available Thursdays-Saturdays at 11am and 1pm.
🗓️ First Sundays of the month are free to everyone.
🐕 Service animals are welcome.
📸 Photography for personal use is permitted (no flash).

Cost

💰 Adults $10.00, free for Native Americans, children under 12, students, veterans, and active military.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Closed Mondays & Sundays (except first Sunday of month, noon-5pm).
Seasonal closure Jan 12-Feb 6, 2026.
Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day.

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