Culture Lab Presents: Enchanted Chiles - FREE TO NM RESIDENTS

In honor of New Mexico History Museum’s food exhibit, “Forks in the Road: A Diner’s Guide to New Mexico,” the Wonders on Wheels Culture Lab presents "Enchanted Chiles," a pop-up exhibit about the culture and science of New Mexico’s favorite fruit, the chile pepper. Join us for a hands-on exploration of the taste, heat, history, and magic of New Mexico chiles. Discover the stories and science behind this iconic fruit through interactive activities:

Examine chiles under a microscope Paint with chile dye Tie your own chile ristra Vote for your favorite chile dish

Explore answers to intriguing questions like:

Why do we grow chiles in New Mexico? What makes chiles spicy? What determines if a chile is red or green? Why are chiles picked by hand?

Dive into this flavorful celebration of New Mexico’s food heritage!

Admission is free for New Mexico residents on the first Sunday.

Image: Courtesy of Culture Lab