UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ART MUSEUM

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

The University of New Mexico Art Museum in Albuquerque, NM, is a vibrant and diverse museum featuring a wide array of artwork from around the world. Founded in 1924, the museum is the oldest in the state and is a part of the University of New Mexico campus. It is also home to the nationally renowned Harwood Museum of Art.

The museum is home to a collection of over 11,000 pieces of artwork and artifacts, ranging from ancient to contemporary art. It includes works from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as pieces from the ancient Pueblo and Navajo cultures. The museum also hosts a variety of special exhibitions, lectures, seminars, and workshops throughout the year, so there’s always something new to discover.

The museum’s permanent collection is divided into three main categories: Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, and Ethnographic Arts. The Fine Arts collection features paintings, prints, and sculptures, including works by Georgia O’Keeffe and other renowned artists. The Decorative Arts collection contains artifacts from all over the world, including pottery, jewelry, and textiles. The Ethnographic Arts collection includes artifacts from ancient cultures, such as pottery, statues, and masks.

The University of New Mexico Art Museum is a great place to learn about art and explore the history of the world. With its vast collection and wide range of educational offerings, it is a must-visit for anyone interested in art and culture.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ART MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ALBUQUERQUE NM. US MID #8403500041

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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Contact UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ART MUSEUM

• telephone: 5052774405
• website: http://www.unm.edu/~maxwell

MAXWELL MUSEUM-ANTHROPOLOGY
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE
NM
87131-0001

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