Explore Taos this winter through its museums, galleries, and pop-ups
By Ellen Miller-Goins
Winter in Taos brings major museum shows you can linger in for hours, intimate openings where you’ll meet the artists, and pop-up markets perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts. Bundle up, grab a cocoa, and make a loop through town — there’s fresh work on the walls all season long.
Winter’s Must-See Museums
Harwood Museum of Art. Founded in 1923, the Harwood is New Mexico’s second-oldest art museum and anchors Ledoux Street with an impressive collection spanning Hispanic devotional art to modern and contemporary works. A cultural cornerstone, the Harwood is home to Agnes Martin’s only permanent installation. 238 Ledoux St., Taos | 575-758-9826 | harwoodmuseum.org
Millicent Rogers Museum. Named for Standard Oil heiress and arts patron Millicent Rogers, MRM houses an unparalleled collection of Native American jewelry, Hispanic textiles, and Spanish Colonial art. Seasonal rotations and artist weekends keep the galleries lively. Don’t miss Rogers’ dazzling personal turquoise collection. 575-758-2462 | millicentrogers.org
Millicent Rogers was known for her beauty and style, but she also had a great eye for collecting art.
Couse-Sharp Historic Site. The former homes and studios of E.I. Couse and J.H. Sharp — two founders of the Taos Society of Artists — offer a rare glimpse into the early Taos art colony. Guided tours bring visitors through preserved studios filled with original paintings, photographs, and Native artifacts. 575-751-0369 | couse-sharp.org
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House. Set in the hand-carved adobe home of Russian artist Nicolai Fechin, this museum blends architecture and art. Visitors can see Fechin’s paintings, drawings, and sculptures, along with rotating exhibits of Taos Society of Artists and contemporary work. 575-758-2690 | taosartmuseum.org
E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum. This adobe on Ledoux Street preserves the life and work of Ernest and Mary Blumenschein, whose arrival in 1898 sparked the Taos art colony. The house remains furnished with family belongings, art, and period décor, offering a “living museum” experience. taoshistoricmuseums.org
Contemporary Currents
The Valley. The Valley on Ledoux Street champions emerging and mid-career artists — local and national — with a focus on material practices, place-based work, and conceptual depth. The gallery typically runs solo or two-person installations lasting several weeks. thevalleytaos.com
Photo by Daniel Terna
Photo by Daniel Terna
OmniHum Gallery. Part gallery, part creative salon, OmniHum on Ledoux Street blends visual art, music, and performance. Winter evenings bring cozy, small-room energy with openings and art-meets-music happenings. omnihum.art
Atelier 111. A two-level immersive space, Atelier 111 near the Plaza hosts rotating exhibitions, talks, and occasional sound-based installations — perfect for an evening gallery stop downtown. atelier111.art
203 Fine Art. Known for Taos Moderns and post-war abstraction, 203 Fine Art on Gusdorf Road typically mounts a “Winter Exhibition” spotlighting Modernist through contemporary work. 203fineart.com
Pop-Ups & Art Markets
Winter Jamboree Arts & Crafts Fair, Nov. 29–30. A lively Thanksgiving-weekend tradition at Bataan Hall (121 Civic Plaza Dr., Taos) featuring local artisans and last-minute holiday gifts.
Taos Folk Holiday Pop-Up, Nov. 18–Dec. 24. A juried seasonal shop at Stables Galley (133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos) with ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and more. taosfolk.com
Quick Route Through Historic Taos
Start on Ledoux Street, where museums and galleries cluster: the Harwood and Blumenschein anchor the block, with OmniHum and The Valley nearby. From there, wander to Camino de la Placita for Atelier 111, then head north to the Millicent Rogers Museum, Fechin House, Couse-Sharp, and finally Hacienda de los Martinez for a full circle through Taos’ art history.
Winter in Taos brings major museum shows you can linger in for hours, intimate openings where you’ll meet the artists, and pop-up markets perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts. Bundle up, grab a cocoa, and make a loop through town — there’s fresh work on the walls all season long.