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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Learn about the culture of the 19 Pueblos in New Mexico at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Explore the museum and exhibits, shop Native jewelry, art and goods, experience a Native dance and dine on Indigenous food. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center opened in 1976, and sits at the heart of nearly 80 acres of land owned by the 19 Pueblos at the former location of the Albuquerque Indian School.

Popular Exhibits & Experiences

“We Are of This Place: The Pueblo Story” is the permanent exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. It tells the story of the Pueblo people’s legacy in their own voices, and focuses on the generations-old traditions that honor the land. The IPCC also features rotating temporary exhibits. Check the schedule to see what’s showing now. In the Artists Circle Gallery, visitors can view contemporary works by Native artists that are for sale. While you’re walking around the center, keep an eye out for the more than 20 murals by Pueblo artists depicting Pueblo life.

An exhibit at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Photo Credit: Jeremy Felipe/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

The IPCC offers cultural dances each weekend year-round. Dance groups from the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico and neighboring Tribal Nations participate. These are social dances are meant to be shared, and sometimes invite visitors to participate. View the IPCC’s calendar to see which dance groups are performing.

Annual Events & Festivals

There are seasonal art markets at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The Spring Arts Market happens in late April and the Albuquerque American Indian Arts Festival happens in early October.

Each year during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, the IPCC hosts ten days of special programming. Enjoy an expanded cultural dance program and the Albuquerque American Indian Arts Festival.

A vendor sells jewelry to visitors at the Spring Arts Market at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Photo Credit: Jeremy Felipe/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

The second Monday in October is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The IPCC honors the Indigenous people of New Mexico each year with Native dances, presentations and artist demonstrations.

Each December, the IPCC hosts a Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest. The Pueblo Shop & Stroll happens in early December, where visitors can shop from Native artists selling ornaments, Nativity sets, art and more while enjoying the luminarias in the IPCC courtyard. On Saturdays in December, families can participate in the Pueblo tradition of telling stories by the fire.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Felipe/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Indian Pueblo Kitchen

Located inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Kitchen offers guests an Indigenous eating experience. Dine on Native American cuisine with homemade stews, fresh breads and more. Dishes are inspired by Pueblo traditions, and feature ingredients like red and green chile, blue corn and freshly harvested produce.

exterior of Indian Pueblo Kitchen

Photo Credit: Jeremy Felipe/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

The Indian Pueblo Kitchen is open for indoor and outdoor dining and takeout. It is open Tuesday-Sunday, 9a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission & Parking

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission costs:

  • Adults $12
  • New Mexico Residents $10
  • Military $10
  • Seniors (62+) $8
  • Youth (5-17) $8
  • Children (under 5) $0

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Tickets are not required to visit the Indian Pueblo Store or the Indian Pueblo Kitchen.

There is ample parking in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center parking lots off of 12th Street.