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Welcome to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation blog. Here, you'll find news about the Foundation and information on exhibitions and events taking place at the four state museums in Santa Fe, eight historic sites across New Mexico, and the Office of Archaeological Studies.

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  • An Extraordinary Collaboration

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    Natalie Curtis, Ferruccio Busoni and Indigenous Americans By Dr. Donna Coleman Archaeology. Music. These two disciplines might seem to have nothing in common. So how is it that a concert pianist is passionately interested in archaeological research about Native…
  • 2023 Member Program Guide

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    Mark your calendars! Membership provides unlimited access and educational opportunities at our four state museums in Santa Fe and seven of the eight historic sites statewide. Enjoy these memorable events, often first and always free, in the year ahead.
  • A Year of Education: Engaging the Public

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    The headline from the Museum of International Folk Art in fiscal year 2021- 2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) was the enduring popularity of education programs. These were bolstered by $47,318 in private contributions to the…
  • Signature Stone of the Southwest

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    Our state gem is a prized possession in the Southwest, used ceremonially, medicinally and decoratively for thousands of years. Found in shades ranging from magnetic blue to deep green, this stone shines on its own, but also pairs beautifully…
  • Ways to Give

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    Membership Support the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s efforts to deliver essential services to our 13 partner cultural institutions while offering enjoyable member benefits. The Circles Participate in a series of exclusive events while providing…
  • A Bountiful Year: Licensing Program Yields Creative Collaborations

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    Fiscal year 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) delivered a bounty of products from the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s licensing department. Pamela Kelly, the Foundation’s vice president of licensing, signed three new agreements, ushered three…
  • Best Year Ever: Record-Breaking Sales Drive Shops Forward

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    It was a banner year for the Museum Shops as record- breaking sales reflected a rebound in attendance during fiscal year 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). As thousands of visitors were drawn to major exhibitions…
  • Thank You to Our Corporate Partners and Business Council Members

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    Corporate Partners and Business Council members provide cash and in-kind goods and services to support the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and the Museum of New Mexico system. Members enjoy benefits and recognition for…
  • A Year of Revealing Research: Advancing Archaeological Knowledge

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    Research and education at the Office of Archaeological Studies benefited from the generosity of private donors during fiscal year 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022), generating a total of $189,233 from individuals, endowment payouts and grants.
  • A Year of Abundance: Sites Enjoy Renewal and Repair

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    Historians and other researchers studying New Mexico’s rich history and diverse cultures turn to primary sources, such as documents or artifacts, that provide direct evidence of their subject. As places where history happened, each of the eight New…
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