Experts' Choice Award Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
What the experts agree on
World-class Spanish colonial collection housed in a charming former ambassador's residence, featuring santos, retablos, and colonist treasures. Intimate setting means only a fraction of 3,700 pieces displays at once.
“One of the most comprehensive collections of Spanish-colonial art in the world.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "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 1 Star
"The museum is housed in a former ambassador's residence which faces charming Milner Plaza." Full review
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 "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
