Balloon Fiesta® Week at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Join us for 10 days of special events to coincide with this year’s Balloon Fiesta, starting on Friday, October 4th and running through Sunday, October 15th. Featuring daily Native Dances, Art Vendors, Food, and more.
The Balloon Fiesta Week® IPCC Cultural Dance Program is Sponsored by NMTrue
Join us for a celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day as we honor the culture and resilience of the Pueblo people, as well as all Indigenous people across the country. We will be celebrating with a full day of cultural dances, as well as speakers celebrating the culture and achievements of the Pueblo community.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural offerings of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center campus—home to our world-class museum, acclaimed restaurants, gift shop with authentic Native art, two beautiful hotels and many other thriving businesses. You can also experience the fascinating history and traditions of the Pueblo people through our popular cultural dance performances and a host of other programs and events.
Visit this exciting destination and let the cultural celebration begin!
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The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.
Learn about Pueblo culture from ancient times to the present in our museum and exhibition galleries. Tour our collection of murals by Pueblo artists for an inspiring and personal experience.
Dine at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen, an innovative teaching kitchen and restaurant centered around Indigenous foodways, education and exploration.
Shop at the Indian Pueblo Store for traditional and contemporary jewelry, pottery, rugs, and more from award‐winning, internationally renowned artists as well as emerging talents. Visitors can also shop for authentic Native American art directly from many talented artists in the IPCC courtyard.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
POEH AH KA WOHATSEY: THE EMERGENCE TEACHINGS OF RESILIENCE
Showing in the Art Through Struggle Gallery June 28, 2024, through June 1, 2025. Interact with the artists while they are on-site and painting their artwork
Showing in the South Gallery Now – October 27, 2024 – Spring Reception: Friday, April 19, 2024; Member’s Hour 5-6pm; Open to the Public 6-8pm (free event)
As the permanent exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, “We Are of This Place: The Pueblo Story” is inspired by the traditions that have been passed down for generations, honoring our land and all living things.
Visitors experience inspirational exhibits and events that are fun and educational, while advancing understanding of the Pueblo people of New Mexico.
5,000 +
Titles in our library
2000 +
students visited our museum in 2018 from 48 schools
4500 +
objects in our permanent collection
20 +
Pueblo artist-created murals adorn our campus
6,500 +
Photographs in our archive
Testimonials
Stories of the past and present with a look to the future.
“This small museum packs a lot of detail on the life and stories of the Pueblos people, the struggles and the beauty of their traditions. I really enjoyed the staff favorites section and the unique connection each person had to the artifacts.
The restaurant there is a great way to wrap up the visit. Try the feast for the variety and value. Pueblo pies were excellent we had strawberry rhubarb & mixed berries.”
Elmtravel, Elmhurst, Illinois
The real deal!
“The cultural experience you will find here is second to none. The permanent exhibit is a fantastic historical and cultural museum. This exhibit is one of the best I’ve seen. The exhibit starts out with a segment on ancient origins of the 19 Pueblos, and brings in their historical encounters with the Spanish, the Mexicans, and the U.S. it goes into detail on many other things, including spirituality, the boarding school years, and much more. They also hold Native American dances every weekend. Highly recommended!”
Travelboy2008, Abilene, Texas
An intimate, yet exuberant place to be.
“Intimate, yet exuberant place to be. This special Indian cultural center is truly magical as well as an experiential wonder. The buffet is both simple yet exquisite, as well as the performing musicians. Never in all the years that I have attended have I ever been disappointed. It is such a great experience in the open air and ambience. Truly a must if you are in Albuquerque New Mexico!”
GogoMidwife, Albuquerque, New Mexico
“This was our first stop on a road trip around New Mexico. It was a valuable introduction to the Native American culture of the state and to the pueblos. We found the exhibits very interesting and really enjoyed talking with the Native American artists in the courtyard.”
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