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The Palace of the Governors, situated on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an adobe structure that has served as the seat of government in New Mexico for many centuries. This magnificent building is, in fact, the oldest continuously occupied building in the United States. The Palace of the Governors describes the history of New Mexico, as well as Santa Fe. It was established in the 17th century as Spain’s seat of government. At present, this splendid adobe structure is the history museum of the State. The construction of the Palace of the Governors was started by Pedro de Peralta in 1610. It has been designated as an American treasure in 1990 and a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1960.
Today, the building is one of the eight museums managed by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The Palace houses many interpretive exhibitions on the colonial past of New Mexico. These exhibitions were included in the New Mexico History Museum, founded in 2007. The main collections include the Civil War in New Mexico, Fray Angelico Chavez Archives, furniture of the southwest, Tableware of the Southwest, and Weapons: Spanish Colonial to 20th Century. The Palace of the Governors has witnessed the vibrant history of New Mexico and is a place worth visiting.
- Address: 105 E Palace Avenue,
Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Telephone: (505) 476-5100
- Hours: Tues - Sun, 10 AM - 5 PM
- Website: www.palaceofthegovernors.org
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