PALACE OF GOVERNORS

SANTA FE, NM

The Palace of Governors is a historic building located in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is considered one of the oldest public buildings in the United States. Constructed in the early 17th century, the Palace was originally built as the seat of government for the Spanish colony of New Mexico and has since served as the capitol building of the New Mexico Territory and the state of New Mexico.

The Palace of Governors is a two-story adobe structure built in the traditional Spanish Colonial style, with a flat roof and a central courtyard. The exterior of the building is made of thick adobe walls and features a series of arched doorways and windows. The interior of the Palace is equally impressive, with a number of historic rooms and exhibits that showcase the rich cultural history of New Mexico.

Today, the Palace of Governors serves as a museum and cultural center, with exhibits on the history of New Mexico, the Spanish Colonial period, and the Native American cultures of the Southwest. Visitors can explore the Palace's many galleries and exhibits, which include historic artifacts, photographs, and artwork. The Palace is also home to a number of cultural events and festivals throughout the year, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of New Mexico and the Southwest.

PALACE OF GOVERNORS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SANTA FE NM. US MID #8403500019

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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PALACE OF GOVERNORS
PALACE AVENUE AT SANTA FE PLZ
SANTA FE
NM
87505

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