El Rancho de las Golondrinas Living History Museum 2026 Season
El Rancho de las Golondrinas Living History Museum 2026 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.
Dates: Open for the Season, June 11 – October 23, 2026
Festivals dates and other events are TBA.
Don't miss the Special Festival weekends! The 2026 Events Calendar includes:
Santa Fe Spring Festival, June 14, 2026
Santa Fe Wine Festival, July 4-5, 2026
Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival , August 8-9, 2026
Santa Fe Renaissance Faire, September 12-13, 2026
Santa Fe Harvest Festival, October 3, 2026
Spirits of New Mexico, October 23-24, 2026
The Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is accessible through Las Golondrinas June –October, 2026, 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
Times: Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm. Limited admission after 3pm. Hours may vary on festival weekends. Festivals dates and other events are TBA.
Cost: Purchase admission at the Museum Store for Museum Admission. Admission prices differ for festival weekends. Festival Weekend Tickets can be purchased on line through their website.
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: 334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507
https://golondrinas.org/
Cost: Adults: $10 Seniors (62+), Teens (ages 13–17), Veterans (with ID) & Students (with ID, under 25): $8 Children 12 and under: Free;New Mexico residents get free admission to the museum on Wednesdays, June–October
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