El Rancho de las Golondrinas Living History Museum 2025 Season
El Rancho de las Golondrinas Living History Museum 2025 Season
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, "the Ranch of the Swallows," is the premier living history museum of the Southwest with 500 acres to explore, 34 historic buildings, and hands-on experiences for all ages.
The Museum, dedicated to the history, heritage and culture of 18th and 19th century New Mexico, opened in 1972. Original colonial buildings on the site date from the early 1700s. In addition, historic buildings from other parts of northern New Mexico have been reconstructed at Las Golondrinas. Villagers clothed in the styles of the times show how life was lived on the frontier in early New Mexico. Special festivals and weekend events offer visitors an in-depth look into the celebrations, music, dance and many other aspects of life in the Spanish, Mexican and Territorial periods of the Southwest. El Rancho de las Golondrinas is a New Mexico Treasure and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Plan Your Visit
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas is an outdoor living history museum situated on 500 acres. Please allow at least 2 hours for your visit. Limited admission after 3pm.
Bring sun protection, walking shoes and water. Some parts of the property have hilly, rugged terrain. The elevation at Las Golondrinas is approximately 6,000 ft., so please pace yourself and drink plenty of water when walking around the property.
A daily tour departs at 10:30am (included with the price of admission). Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-up is available in the Museum Store upon arrival. Guided tours are available April–October, by reservation only.
Don't miss the Special Festival weekends! The 2025 Events Calendar includes:
Santa Fe Spring Festival, June 7-8
Santa Fe Wine Festival, July 5-6
Fiesta de Los Ninos, July 19 (one Day Only)
Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival, August 9-10)
Santa Fe Renaissance Faire, September 13-14
Santa Fe Harvest Festival, October 4-5
Spirits of New Mexico, October 24-25 (Now 2 Nights)
2025 Season: June - October 2025 ; Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm. Limited admission after 3pm. Hours may vary on festival weekends. Festivals dates and other events are TBA.
The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is accessible through Las Golondrinas June –October, Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–3pm. Access for self-guided walks is included with your museum admission.
Location: El Rancho de las Golondrinas , 334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Tickets: Purchase admission at the Museum Store. Admission prices differ for festival weekends.
Adults: $10
Seniors (62+), Teens (ages 13–17), Veterans (with ID) & Students (with ID, under 25): $8
Children 12 and under: Free
Museum Members: Free (with membership card)
NARM Members: Free (with membership card)
Blue Star Families: Free (with military ID)
New Mexico residents get free admission to the museum on Wednesdays, June–October (with a valid New Mexico ID).
Event Information
Location: El Rancho de las Golondrinas , 334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507
https://golondrinas.org/
Cost: Adults: $10;Seniors/Teens/Veterans/Students: $8; Children 12 and Under Free
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