Palace of the Governors ★5.0

Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, NM

Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, NM
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Adobe structure located on Palace Avenue on the Plaza of Santa Fe, served as the seat of government for New Mexico for centuries and is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the US

General Information

Hours:
Open daily: 10am to 5pm
Extended hours until 7pm on certain Fridays
Fees:
Adults: $12 (non-residents)
New Mexico residents: $7
Children 16 and under: Free
Pet Policy:
No pets allowed inside (service animals permitted)
Closest cities with hotels:
Santa Fe, NM (located on the Plaza)
Seasons:
All year (hours vary slightly by season)
Location:
105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Website:
nmhistorymuseum.org

From Santa Fe Plaza (0.0 mi): Located directly on the north side of the Plaza; simply walk across the square to reach the Palace of the Governors.

Overview

The Palace of the Governors (Spanish: Palacio de los Gobernadores) (1610) is an adobe structure located on Palace Avenue on the Plaza of Santa Fe, New Mexico, between Lincoln Avenue and Washington Avenue. It is within the Santa Fe Historic District and it served as the seat of government for the state of New Mexico for centuries. The Palace of the Governors is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960.

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