Zuni jewelry is widely acclaimed-fashioned of turquoise, shell and jet stone; it is set in silver in intricate patterns known as "needlepoint" or in fine inlay patterns. The Zuni people also are known for exquisite animal "fetishes" carved from stone and other materials. Pottery, beadwork, and painting are also superbly created. Visit the Old Mission or the A:shiwi A:wan Museum to learn more about Zuni heritage and history.

Admission: Free

Photo Fee: Photos, camcorders and sketching fee. Pictures are not allowed at any ceremonies.

Groups: Advance notice required.

Home to the ancestors of today’s Santa Clara Pueblo people, Puye Cliffs supported a population of 1,500 from 1100 to 1580 AD.

The museum exhibits artifacts recovered from the 11th century pueblo, which is accessed by a self-guided interpretive trail. The national register site was excavated in the 1970's by professional archeologists exposing the fabulous architecture of the Chaco Culture, which flourished in the region, AD 850 to 1130.

In addition, the Museum features the Salmon Family's pioneer homestead and Heritage Park, a series of replica habitations, establishing a "Time-Line" of cultures of the 4-Corners. Museum staff also provides professional tours to Chaco Canyon, Navato Pueblitos, and Rockart. Special tours for large groups and custom programs are available. Sunday Winter Hours (November to April), 12-5, Information; 505-632-2013; E-mail; SREDUCATION@SISMA.COM; www.salmonruins.com.

El Rancho de las Golondrinas, founded in the early 1700's, was a paraje, or overnight stop, on the Camino Real, the royal road from Mexico City to Santa Fe. It has been a living history museum since 1972 with more than 30 buildings on 200 acres.

Costumed "villagers" will tell you about life in Spanish Colonial & Territorial NM, & demonstrates period crafts & lifestyles.

Special events held throughout the summer. See our website, phone or write for a schedule.

The Museum's collection of over 139 O'Keeffe paintings, drawings, & sculpture, including promised gifts & extended loans, is the largest in the world. Throughout the year, visitors can see a changing selection of at least 50 of these works.

In addition, the Museum presents special exhibitions that are either devoted entirely to O'Keeffe's work or that combines examples of her art with works by her American modernist contemporaries.