Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe

The Palace of the Governors is one of four Santa Fe museums collectively known as the Museum Of New Mexico.The New Mexico History Museum is one of Santa Fe's more recent attractions, having opened in 2009. The building which houses the main portion of the museum is the 17th C. Palace of the Governor's, an adobe structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This building is part of a larger complex, which includes the Palace Press, the Fray Angelico Chavez History Library and Photo Archives.Despite its historic appearance, the museum has adopted a modern philosophy which focuses not only on presenting historical exhibits, but on education and engagement with the community.The New Mexico History Museum chronicles the history of New Mexico from the 16th C. onwards, with period rooms, permanent displays, and temporary exhibitions.The Palace Press is also worth visiting. This showcases the first printing press in New Mexico, and offers a live demonstration with working equipment.