School for Advanced Research

Santa Fe


This little-known research center, specializing in archaeology and anthropology, holds one of the largest collections of Southwestern Native American art in the world – there are some 12,000 pieces here, including works by Maria Martinez and Lucy Lewis. The collections are not usually open to the public; however, you can join tours once or twice a week by reservation only.


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