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Museum of International Folk Art vs Museum of Spanish Colonial Art

Both are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Museum of International Folk Art ranks significantly better than Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. Museum of International Folk Art scores 96 with recommendations from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.

Museum of International Folk Art
Museum of International Folk Art
9 / 10
706 Camino Lejo, P.O. Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Santa Fe’s most unusual and exhilarating museum centers on the world's largest collection of folk art." Full review
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Try to hit the incredible International Folk Art Market , held here in mid-July.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Every year serious art buyers and trinket hounds descend on Santa Fe for this weekend-long event." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Held the second full weekend in July on Milner Plaza, this market is a truly remarkable art gathering." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Santa Fe has plenty of great museums and regional charm, but don’t pass on this gem because... this museum is a trip around the world." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Folk Art museum has hosted exhibitions on everything from Brazilian textiles to Southern pottery—as well as displaying works by artists and craftsmen in New Mexico. " Full review
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Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
8 / 10
Museum Hill, 750 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
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Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the most comprehensive collections of Spanish-colonial art in the world." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The carved statues and paintings of saints familiar from churches throughout the state are displayed alongside the personal possessions treasured by colonists." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The museum is housed in a former ambassador's residence which faces charming Milner Plaza." Full review
Independent Independent
"Meanwhile the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art – in a former residence in the Pueblo-Spanish revival style – showcases architecture, furniture, and other trinkets from the daily life of Spanish colonists"
Frommer's Frommer's
"It's a (relatively) small building, meaning only a fraction of the 3,700-piece collection is visible at a time, but that includes holy images called retablos (painted) and santos (carved), furniture" Full review