Kids will love the collection of handmade objects—mostly toys—that fill the Girard Wing of this world-class museum. It's the nucleus of a collection of over 100,000 dolls, masks, dioramas, animals, and other objects gathered from over 100 countries and donated by architect and interior designer Alexander Girard and his wife Susan. Perusing the display cases feels like soaring over carefully crafted miniature worlds. There's a play area and hands-on craft section for itchy fingers, as well as a gift shop that's almost overwhelming in its colorful selection. Other museum sections include the Hispanic Heritage Wing, rotating exhibits in the Neutrogena Wing, and Lloyd's Treasure Chest in the basement, where you can get a peek into what museum conservators do behind the scenes. This branch of the Museum of New Mexico is the main destination on Museum Hill, and for good reason: There's nowhere else like it in the world. Expect to spend roughly 1 hr. here, although if you have kids, you might end up having to drag them out.
Santa Fe
Travel Guide
Santa Fe› Attraction
Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino Lejo
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Museum Hill
Hours
Daily 10am–5pm, Tues–Sun only late Oct–early May
Phone
505/476-1200
Prices
Admission $9, one-day pass to two state museums $15, four-day pass to all four state museums $20
Web site
Museum of International Folk Art

Map
706 Camino Lejo Santa FeNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.