The Harwood Museum of Art brings Taos arts to the world and world arts to Taos.
Founded in 1923, the Harwood Museum of Art is New Mexico’s second-oldest museum and part of the University of New Mexico. Its historic Ledoux Street galleries connect more than a century of art in Taos, from the Taos Society of Artists and Taos Moderns to Native American, Hispanic, and contemporary traditions.
The Harwood’s purpose-built octagonal Agnes Martin Gallery contains seven paintings gifted by the artist. It is one of the museum’s defining permanent installations and a central part of the Harwood experience.
The Harwood’s permanent collection spans historic and contemporary art, including major holdings connected to the Taos Society of Artists, Taos Moderns, Hispanic traditions, Native American artists, photography, works on paper, and special collections.
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Agnes Martin
Seven paintings permanently installed in the gallery designed for the artist’s work.
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Early 20th Century & Taos Society of Artists
Works by Victor Higgins, E. Martin Hennings, Joseph Henry Sharp, Ernest L. Blumenschein, E.I. Couse, and others.
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Taos Moderns
Andrew Dasburg, Marsden Hartley, Louis Ribak, Emil Bisttram, Dorothy Eugenie Brett, Edward Corbett, and others.
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Hispanic Traditions
Santos, bultos, retablos, crosses, and major holdings connected to santero traditions.
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Contemporary
Contemporary artists whose work extends the museum’s regional narrative into the present.
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Prints, Drawings & Photos
Works on paper and photography that broaden the Harwood’s record of art and artists in Northern New Mexico.
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Special Collections
Additional holdings and archives that support the museum’s regional art history and research mission.
The Harwood combines six permanent-collection galleries with changing exhibitions connected to Taos, Northern New Mexico, and the broader art world.
Current · June 27, 2026 to February 28, 2027
Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros
The exhibition brings together contemporary artists working with adobe, clay, land, architecture, and inherited practices, connecting regional material traditions with questions about environment, technology, memory, and the future.
The entire museum will be closed March 1–23, 2027. From March 24 through April 4, the Agnes Martin, Brandenburg, Foster, and upstairs galleries will reopen during regular hours.
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The Harwood Museum of Art is featured editorially by HeyTaos because of its regional cultural significance, not because of a paid relationship. Hours, admission, exhibitions, closures, and program details can change. Confirm current details directly with the museum before visiting.
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