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Museum of International Folk ArtvsMuseum of Spanish Colonial Art
Both are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Museum of International Folk Art ranks significantly better than Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. Museum of International Folk Art scores 96 with recommendations from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Museum of International Folk Art
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Travel + Leisure
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706 Camino Lejo, P.O. Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Santa Fe’s most unusual and exhilarating museum centers on the world's largest collection of folk art." Full review
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Try to hit the incredible International Folk Art Market , held here in mid-July.
Travel + Leisure "Every year serious art buyers and trinket hounds descend on Santa Fe for this weekend-long event." Full review
Fodor's "Held the second full weekend in July on Milner Plaza, this market is a truly remarkable art gathering." Full review
Afar Magazine "Santa Fe has plenty of great museums and regional charm, but don’t pass on this gem because... this museum is a trip around the world." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Folk Art museum has hosted exhibitions on everything from Brazilian textiles to Southern pottery—as well as displaying works by artists and craftsmen in New Mexico. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "With more than 150 vendors from 60 countries, you’ll walk away with priceless treasures like woven, naturally dyed Baoulé textiles from the Ivory Coast or a hand-painted Ukranian egg." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Traditional arts from more than 100 countries on six continents represent the largest folk collection in the world." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stepping into the Museum of International Folk Art is like taking a trip to the world’s biggest, most eclectic outdoor market." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stepping into the Museum of International Folk Art is like taking a trip to the world’s biggest, most eclectic outdoor market." Full review
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Independent
Frommer's
Museum Hill, 750 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
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Fodor's "One of the most comprehensive collections of Spanish-colonial art in the world." Full review
Lonely Planet "The carved statues and paintings of saints familiar from churches throughout the state are displayed alongside the personal possessions treasured by colonists." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum is housed in a former ambassador's residence which faces charming Milner Plaza." Full review
Independent "Meanwhile the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art – in a former residence in the Pueblo-Spanish revival style – showcases architecture, furniture, and other trinkets from the daily life of Spanish colonists"
Frommer's "It's a (relatively) small building, meaning only a fraction of the 3,700-piece collection is visible at a time, but that includes holy images called retablos (painted) and santos (carved), furniture" Full review
