Hardwood Museum of Art

Since 1916, when Burt and Lucy Harwood first purchased the property at the end of historic Ledoux Street, art and education have been the soul of the Harwood experience. In 1923, Lucy Harwood established the Harwood Foundation, making us the second oldest museum in New Mexico. Beginning in 1929, we served as the University of New Mexico’s Art Field School.

In 1935, the Harwood was gifted to the University. In 1937 we were a WPA workshop for woodcarving and tinwork. And in 1938, a Spanish Revival style addition designed by renowned architect John Gaw Meem transformed the Harwood into a cultural center. We were the public library of Taos from 1937 to 1996. In 1997 and 2010, major renovations transformed us into the premier art museum in Taos including the addition of the world-famous Agnes Martin Gallery and subsequently the addition of the Arthur Bell Auditorium. Today the Harwood is recognized as the leading art museum in the region.

Things to Do

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions Our six permanent collection galleries showcase exhibitions that feature both historic and contemporary Taos art. We display Traditional Hispanic work from the 18th century to the Taos Society of Artists, mid-century moderns, Taos Moderns, late-20th Century artists, and contemporary artists living and working in the Taos community today. We are home to the world-renowned Agnes Martin Gallery, and Ken Price’s unique Death Shrine I installation, both on permanent display.

Education and Public Programs Harwood Education and Public Programs offer opportunities to engage deeply with museum exhibitions and collections. Learn more about programs for students, teachers, families, and adults.

Events

Plan Your Visit

Admission

• $15 Adults
• $12 Seniors (65+)
• $8 Students and Teachers (with ID)
• Free
  • Harwood MEMBERS
  • 18 and under
  • UNM staff, faculty and students
  • Sunday to Taos County residents
  • Active-duty military and veterans (with ID) and their families
  • Tribal members
  • EBT/SNAP card holders
  • Taos County educators (with ID)

Hours Wednesday – Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm Closed: Monday – Tuesday Closed:

• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve and Day
• New Years Eve and Day
• The museum will be closed June 1-26, 2026 for the installation of Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros.
• We may also be closed during inclement weather. We follow the weather closure schedule of the University of New Mexico.

Getting Here The Harwood Museum of Art is located on historic Ledoux Street, 3 blocks South of Taos Plaza. From Paseo del Pueblo Sur turn west onto Camino de la Placita and go 0.1 mi. Turn west onto Ledoux Street, and go 0.1 mi. The Harwood Museum is on the left.

Parking Limited street parking is available outside the Harwood Museum on Ledoux Street. Free parking is available in the museum’s lower parking lot located between Ledoux Street and Ranchitos Road. If parking is not available on the street, turn right onto Ranchitos Road and then right again into the Harwood’s lower parking lot. There is handicapped parking in the upper parking lot just outside the front door. Other options include metered spots in the parking lot at Guadalupe Plaza on Camino de la Placita, metered spots on Taos Plaza, or free parking in the Town of Taos lot on Camino de la Placita.

Get Involved

Donate There are many ways to support the Hardwood Museum of Art:

• Core Support
• Educational Programs
• Collections Care
• Public Programs
• Exhibitions & Curatorial Support

Volunteer Join our dedicated team of volunteers who generously give their time and talent to further the Harwood Museum of Art’s mission.