Harwood Museum of Art
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Harwood Museum of Art
Founded in 1923, the Harwood is the second-oldest art museum in New Mexico and a part of the University of New Mexico. Housed in a John Gaw Meem building on Ledoux Street, it holds over a century of Taos art, including the world-renowned Agnes Martin Gallery.
Closed Right Now for Installation
As of today, the Harwood is closed through June 26, 2026, while the next exhibition, Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros, is installed. It reopens with a free, all-ages Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 4–8 PM. If you're planning a visit this week, hold off, or check harwoodmuseum.org for the latest before you go.
The Harwood's permanent collection spans Taos Moderns like Andrew Dasburg and Marsden Hartley, founding Taos Society of Artists members including Joseph Henry Sharp, Ernest L. Blumenschein, and E.I. Couse, and a deep Hispanic Traditions collection of santos, bultos, and retablos, including the largest collection anywhere of santero artists Patrociño Barela and Gustavo Victor Goler.
Its best-known feature is the Agnes Martin Gallery, an octagonal room of seven paintings gifted by the abstract expressionist painter, who called Taos home. It's often compared to the Rothko Chapel, the only installation of its kind anywhere in the world.
The Collections
Taos Society of Artists
Victor Higgins, E. Martin Hennings, Joseph Henry Sharp, Ernest L. Blumenschein, E.I. Couse, and others.
Taos Moderns
Andrew Dasburg, Marsden Hartley, Louis Ribak, Clay Spohn, Emil Bisttram, Dorothy Eugenie Brett, Edward Corbett.
Agnes Martin Gallery
Seven paintings in a purpose-built octagonal room, gifted directly by the artist.
Native American Art
John Suazo, Tony Abeyta, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Juan Tafiho Mirabal, Julian Martinez, Dwayne Wilcox, and others.
Hispanic Traditions
Santos, bultos, retablos, and crosses, including the largest collection of santero artists Patrociño Barela and Gustavo Victor Goler.
Contemporary & Beyond
Rotating contemporary exhibitions plus prints, drawings, and photographs spanning the collection's full range.
Reopening Exhibition
Recurring Programs
First Fridays
4–7 PM on the first Friday of every month, pay-what-you-wish extended hours.
Storytime
A free monthly story time for young artists, run with the Taos Public Library, all ages welcome with an adult.
Slow Art
A monthly 30-minute, in-gallery conversation led by a Harwood educator, exploring a single work of art in depth.
Exhibition Tours
Guided one-hour tours included with admission, suggested $5 donation. Taos County residents are always free on Sundays.
Visit the Museum
Free Guide. The Harwood Museum of Art is featured editorially by HeyTaos because it's one of the most significant art museums in the region, not because of any paid relationship. Confirm current hours, admission, and exhibition status directly with harwoodmuseum.org before visiting, especially while the museum is closed for installation.