As the gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center campus serves as a jumping-off point for understanding the state’s landscape, legacy, story of continuance and the unique connection between cultures. Located at 2401 12th Street NW in the heart of New Mexico's largest city, this cultural landmark occupies 80 acres of historic land once home to the Albuquerque Indian School.
See the IPCC’s renowned collection of Pueblo pottery, explore nineteen large-scale murals painted by Pueblo artists, and experience traditional Native American dances every weekend year-round.
The permanent museum exhibit, We Are of This Place: The Pueblo Story, shares the Pueblo people’s legacy of resilience, expresses the Pueblo story through the voices of Pueblo people, honors the land and all living things, and is inspired by traditions passed down for generations. The museum also includes temporary exhibit spaces which give visitors a deeper understanding of Pueblo people both past and present. The museum's South Gallery is currently hosting Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery, a unique traveling exhibition featuring over 100 history and contemporary works in clay, offering a visionary understanding Pueblo pots as vessels that carry community-based knowledge and personal experience. Each year, the museum hosts the annual Native American Student Art show, which showcases artwork by Native American students K-12 in New Mexico.
Visitors can take a guided tour of the museum every Monday at 12pm and 2pm and every Saturday at 2pm; or explore IPCC's murals and sculptures with tours focusing on these special works of art. Mural tours take place on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11am and 1pm during the fall and winter. Sculpture tours take place during the spring and summer.
On your visit to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, don’t miss the Indian Pueblo Store, where you can browse authentic handcrafted Native American jewelry and art. Eat at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen, where you can sample cuisine inspired by Pueblo traditions and indigenous foods. Also located on the IPCC campus is the Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex, which serves as a resource for Native and local entrepreneurs working to start or grow their businesses. Located just minutes from Old Town Albuquerque, the IPCC is a vibrant place for people of all cultures to share, learn and discover.
After your visit, set out to see the Pueblos, which are all within a 2.5-hour drive from Albuquerque.
Review the rules of etiquette before visiting a Pueblo
Feast Days at each of the Pueblos are named after the Pueblos’ patron saint. The Pueblos open up their respective Feast Days to the public, where visitors can view the dances and songs offered on those days
The 19 Pueblos of New Mexico belong to three distinct language groups: Keres, Tanoan and Zuni, which encompass the Keresan, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa and Zuni Languages.
