Palace of the Governors
Museum of International Folk Art
Santa Fe Opera
Lensic Theater
New Mexico Museum of Art
- The oldest continuously occupied public building in America provides several atmospheric spaces for events within its ancient adobe walls, including a lobby and galleries lined with exhibits on New Mexico history. Its tree-shaded courtyard, accommodating up to 500 people, is a popular venue for events and boasts a Spanish colonial theme. www.palaceofthegovernors.org
Museum of International Folk Art
- Housing the largest collection of international folk art in the world, the museum is adjacent to spacious hilltop plazas offering panoramic views of the city and mountains. An atrium with natural light accommodates up to 200 people, while a 165-seat auditorium is available for evening events. www.internationalfolkart.org
Santa Fe Opera
- The world-renowned Santa Fe Opera offers performances on summer evenings in a dramatically designed theater in a spectacular mountain setting. The opera offers group ticketing and a buffet-style dinner before the performances with talks about the night’s performance. Backstage tours can be arranged. www.santafeopera.org
Lensic Theater
- Opened as a vaudeville theater in 1931, the theater, now a performing arts center, has been restored to showcase its original Moorish-Spanish Renaissance design. Featuring state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, the 821-seat theater is available for rent when not in use for scheduled performances. www.lensic.com
New Mexico Museum of Art
- Built in 1917 in a style inspired by Spanish colonial adobe churches, the museum features the mural-lined St. Francis Auditorium, accommodating meetings and lectures for up to 450 people. Other event spaces include two outdoor sculpture gardens, an intimate courtyard and a spacious lobby with hand-carved woodwork and a latilla ceiling. www.nmartmuseum.org