Visiting with Children

Ongoing Activities

Children and the young at heart enjoy the book and toy lounge featuring books related to current exhibitions and toys that stimulate the imagination such as FolkManis hand puppets, a variety of building materials and blocks, doll house, train set (photo, left) and more! A generous selection of multicultural children's books and books for adults makes this a must visit for families with children. Display cases with special appeal to children are noted in the gallery guide for the exhibition Multiple Visions: A Common Bond» in the Girard Wing. Lloyd's Treasure Chest in the basement of the Neutrogena Wing », is a unique opportunity for all ages to go behind the scenes at the Museum. All age hands-on art making programs are offered seasonally, see Events below.


A variety of tools are juxtaposed with examples of the beautiful textiles that result featuring pieces from the Museum's unsurpassed collection of textiles and costumes from many cultures and regions. Continuing through January 4, 2009 in the Cotsen Gallery, Neutrogena Wing, visitors are invited to:

Try your hand at embroidery

Add to the group weaving

Use a loom to make a pot holder

Schedule of demonstrations»

Special Events

Tuesday & Thursday July 22 & 24
NEW TIME! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arts Alive!
Make Otomi figures with Museum Educators! All-age, hands-on activities in the Outdoor classroom on Milner Plaza, in the Atrium when it rains. No advance registration, no materials fee! Great fun for all ages and abilities! Groups of 6 or more, please contact Patricia Sigala at 476-1212 to coordinate participation and guarantee free admission to the Museum.



Wednesdays through Sundays July 23 through August 10, 2008
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Big Fiber/Human Tools II.
All ages and skill levels are invited to contribute to a community art project using knotting and tying techniques with guest artist Tracy Krumm». Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Needles + Pins: Textiles and Tools» in the Cotsen Gallery, Neutrogena Wing through January 4, 2009

Tuesday & Thursday July 29 & 31
Arts Alive!
NEW TIMES: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make pop-up thrones with Museum educators! All-age, hands-on activities in the Outdoor classroom on Milner Plaza, in the Atrium when it rains. No advance registration, no materials fee! Great fun for all ages and abilities! Groups of 6 or more, please contact Patricia Sigala at 476-1212 to coordinate participation and guarantee free admission to the Museum.




August 5 & 7 2008
Arts Alive!
Free Hands On Workshops 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make Amulet necklaces
NEW TIMES: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arts Alive is an annual summer event sponsored by the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Museum of International Folk Art, and selected Wednesday afternoons at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art» offering FREE hands-on workshops for ALL AGES. Artists and museum educators teach a variety of art making activities, materials are provided, and everyone can take home a handcrafted object! Appropriate for all ages, adults must accompany children. Museum of International Folk Art» Outdoor Classroom, atrium when it rains. Groups of 6 or more please call Patricia Sigala (505) 476-1212 to coordinate participation and guarantee free admission to the Museum.

Saturday & Sunday August 9 & 10, 2008
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Big Fiber/Human Tools II
All ages and skill levels are invited to contribute to the culmination of the community art project using knotting and tying techniques with guest artist Tracy Krumm». Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Needles + Pins: Textiles and Tools» in the Cotsen Gallery, Neutrogena Wing through January 4, 2009.

Saturday September 27, 2008
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New Mexico Women's Authors Book Festival
The Museum of New Mexico Foundation Shops present 75 authors in Fiction, Poetry, History, Art, Biography and Children's books; featuring book signings, sales and educational activities for families and children. Admission is FREE and INCLUDES admission to the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art! For more information, contact John Stafford, Director of Retail Operations, Museum of New Mexico Foundation at 505 982-3016 or send e-mail to john@museumfoundation.orgjo

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