Museum of Indian Arts and Culture

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Established	1927
Location	Santa Fe, New Mexico
Type	Anthropology museum
Director	Dr. Matthew Martinez (interim)
Website	www.indianartsandculture.org
Laboratory of Anthropology
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
NM State Register of Cultural Properties
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Location	708 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Coordinates	35°39′52″N 105°55′28″W / 35.66444°N 105.92444°W / 35.66444; -105.92444
Area	less than one acre
Built	1931 (1931)
Architect	John Gaw Meem
Architectural style	Spanish Pueblo Revival
NRHP reference No.	83001630[1]
NMSRCP No.	890
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	July 12, 1983
Designated NMSRCP	December 1, 1982

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The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is a museum of Native American art and culture located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is one of eight museums in the state operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums as part of the Museum of New Mexico system. The museum and its programs are financially supported by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.^[2]

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is dedicated to the accurate and culturally sensitive presentation of southwestern Native American cultures. Its mission statement emphasizes its intention to work closely with the Native communities of the region. The current interim director is Dr. Matthew Martinez (Ohkay Owingeh).^[3] The prior director is Della Warrior (Otoe-Missouria).^[4]