Visit
Welcome to the Harwood Museum of Art
Serving our community in the heart of historic Taos, New Mexico since 1923.
Admission
$10 Adults
$8 Seniors (65+)
$8 Students
$8 Group admission
Free:
Harwood MEMBERS
18 and under
UNM staff, faculty and students
Sunday to Taos County residents
Military with ID and their families
Tribal members
Hours
Wednesday – Sunday:
11 am – 5 pm
Closed: Monday – Tuesday
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve and Day
New Years Eve and Day
We may also be closed during inclement weather. We follow the weather closure schedule of the University of New Mexico.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Luchita Hurtado: Earth & Sky Interjected
Jul 27, 2024—Feb 23, 2025
Charles Ross: Mansions of the Zodiac
March 15, 2025—September 7, 2025
Pursuit of Happiness: GI Bill in Taos
September 27, 2025–May 31, 2026
Location
238 Ledoux Street, Taos, New Mexico
The Harwood Museum of Art is located 2 blocks West of the historic Taos Plaza. We are 1.5 hours from Santa Fe; 2.5 hours from Albuquerque; and 4.5 hours from Denver.
Detailed Driving Instructions
The Harwood Museum of Art is located on historic Ledoux Street, 3 blocks South of Taos Plaza. From Paseo del Pueblo Sur turn west onto Camino de la Placita and go 0.1 mi. Turn west onto Ledoux Street, and go 0.1 mi. The Harwood Museum is on the left.
If parking is not available on the street, turn right onto Ranchitos Road and then right again into the Harwood’s lower parking lot. There is handicapped parking in the upper parking lot just outside the front door.
Taos Downtown Parking Recommendations
Limited street parking is available outside the Harwood Museum on Ledoux Street. Free parking is available in the museum’s lower parking lot located between Ledoux Street and Ranchitos Road.
Other options include metered spots in the parking lot at Guadalupe Plaza on Camino de la Placita, metered spots on Taos Plaza, or free parking in the Town of Taos lot on Camino de la Placita.
Visiting FAQ
Is photography allowed?
Visitors may take non-flash photos of the galleries and art in our permanent collections for personal, non-commercial purposes. Photography of our temporary exhibitions is not permitted. Ask our team what galleries you can photograph in when you visit.
What's not allowed?
Can I bring backpacks or large bags?
We ask that bags and backpacks larger than 12” X 14” not be brought into the museum. There are lockers available to store backpacks.
Can I sketch with pencils?
We encourage pencil sketching in the Harwood’s galleries. Ink pens are not permitted in the museum. Please let the admissions desk staff know if you’d like to borrow a stool. Contact us at education@harwoodmuseum.org if you have questions about other media, or if you’re an educator who would like to bring a class to sketch in the galleries.
Taos Dining & Lodging
There is so much to see and do in Taos. The Harwood Museum is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, galleries, Historic Taos Plaza and other attractions. Learn more about our dining and lodging partners.