The Poeh Cultural Center is a Native American museum located in Pojoaque, New Mexico (roughly 15.4 miles from Santa Fe) that is devoted to the arts and cultures of the Puebloan peoples, especially the Tewas in the northern part of New Mexico. Established in 1987 by the Pojoaque (pronounced Puh-waa-kee) Pueblo, this exhibition has been showcasing Native American artwork and cultural education for over 30 years and is definitely worth checking out if you’re in this part of the state.
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I recently got the opportunity to visit the Cultural Center and I’m so glad I did because I learned so much about the Puebloan tribes. I wanted to write this post because I’m hoping it will spark your interest in the museum and the history behind it. Located at 78 Cities of Gold Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87506, the museum houses the Poeh Arts educational program and the Poeh Tower Gallery as well as administration offices.
There are over 600 historical artifacts in this museum that include pottery, paintings, jewelry, textiles, and sculptures of images that are Pre-European. You can also find a farmer’s market on the grounds every Wednesday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm from May to October. The facility can be rented for private gatherings and occasions. And there’s even a free Tewa Coloring Book that you download from the Poeh Cultural Center’s website.
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According to the Poeh Cultural Center’s website, their mission is to create a gathering place that is respectful to sustaining Tewa traditions through being, doing, and sharing. I think that mission is beautiful and I can definitely see the care that is given to the museum in each exhibit.
The Poeh Cultural Center is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Ticket Information:
General $10
Seniors (60+) $7
Military $7
Student (w/ ID) $7
Kids (12 & Under) FREE
Native American FREE
P.S. When you finish visiting the Poeh Cultural Center head over to the Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant next door. They have some of the best Mexican/Southwestern food I’ve ever tried and their sopaipillas are out of this world. Just in case you don’t know what a sopaipilla is – it’s kind of like New Mexico’s version of the Louisiana beignet but fluffier. I ordered a chile relleno with Christmas style chile sauce.
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