Permanent Exhibitions
The Millicent Rogers Museum is home to a remarkable collection that immerses visitors in the vibrant arts and cultures of Northern New Mexico and the Southwest. With more than 7,000 artifacts spanning centuries, our exhibitions offer a captivating journey through time, showcasing everything from indigenous artistry to the Spanish colonial influence and beyond.
Each gallery space provides an intimate yet expansive setting to discover intricate weavings, pottery, jewelry, and textiles that reflect the enduring legacy of this culturally rich region. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious, these exhibitions offer something for everyone.
Our collection continues to grow, thanks to the generous support of donors. If you have an object or collection you'd like to contribute, please reach out to our Curator, Claire Pelaez Motsinger, at claire@millicentrogers.org. To make a monetary donation, visit our support pages and help preserve this vibrant heritage for future generations.
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Jewelry
Representing all the major Southwestern Native American jewelry centers, this collection was assembled and worn by Millicent Rogers. Also featured here are the group of drawings and samples of jewelry designed by Rogers in her own Mid-century Modern Style.
Maria Martinez
The Millicent Rogers Museum has the distinction of owning an extraordinary collection of pottery by Maria Martinez and her family, of San Ildefonso Pueblo.
Native American Arts
This unique Native American Collection gives museumgoers a comprehensive overview to the Native American cultures of the Southwest.
Santos
one of the world’s most significant collections of northern New Mexico santos—devotional artworks that embody centuries of faith and artistic tradition. Explore how these retablos and bultos reveal the spiritual heart of the region through the hands of generations of skilled santeros.
