Hours & Fees

Hours of Operation

June – October

Opening Day: Saturday, June 1 (Santa Fe Spring Festival)
Closing Day: Saturday, October 26 (Spirits of New Mexico)

Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm. Limited admission after 3pm. Hours may vary on festival weekends. View our calendar for upcoming special events and festivals.

Special Hours & Closures: 
June 19: Closed for Juneteenth
July 4: Closed for Independence Day
July 6–7: Open 12–6pm for the Santa Fe Wine Festival.
August 10–11: Open 12–6pm for the Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival.
October 19: Closed for private event
October 26: Only open 5–9pm for the Spirits of New Mexico festival.

November – March
The Museum is CLOSED.

April – May
The Museum is only open for private tours and school visits. Reservations required.

Admission Fees

Purchase admission at the Museum Store. Admission prices differ for festival weekends.

  • Adults: $8
  • Seniors (62+), Teens (ages 13–17), Veterans (with ID) & Students (with ID, under 25): $6
  • Children 12 and under: Free
  • Museum Members: Free (with membership card)
  • NARM Members: Free (with membership card)
  • Blue Star Families: Free (with military ID)

New Mexico residents get free admission to the museum on Wednesdays, June–October (with a valid New Mexico ID).

Festivals

Santa Fe Spring Festival: June 1-2, 10am–4pm
Santa Fe Wine Festival: July 6-7, 12–6pm
Fiesta de Los Niños: July 20-21, 10am–4pm
Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival: August 10-11, 12pm–6pm
Santa Fe Renaissance Faire: September 14-15, 10am–5pm
Santa Fe Harvest Festival: October 5-6, 10am–4pm
Spirits of New Mexico: October 26, 5–9pm

Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is accessible through Las Golondrinas during regular museum days, 10am–3pm. Access for self-guided walks is included with your museum admission. Click here for more information about the wetland preserve.

Plan Your Visit
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas is an outdoor living history museum situated on 500 acres. Please allow at least 2 hours for your visit. Limited admission after 3pm.

Bring sun protection, walking shoes and water. Some parts of the property have hilly, rugged terrain. The elevation at Las Golondrinas is approximately 6,000 ft., so please pace yourself and drink plenty of water when walking around the property.

A daily tour departs at 10:30am (included with the price of admission). Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up is available in the Museum Store upon arrival. Guided tours are available April–October, by reservation only.

Planning your visit to El Rancho de las Golondrinas

Permits required for photography and painting.

View our FAQ and Policies & Expectations for more information.