General Admission
Museum & Shop Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open some first Sundays, see our social media for details. Open January 11.
Seasonal Closure January 12-February 6, 2026.
Open December 24 until 2pm and December 31 until 2pm
Closed December 25 and January 1.
Every first Sunday of the month, admission to the museum is typically free to the public. Check this website and social media for exact dates and details.
Admission is complimentary for museum members, Native Americans (First Nations), children under the age of 12, students with a valid student id, and active duty military year-round.
Blue Star Museums offer free admission to active-duty military, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, and Reserve members, with up to five family members, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Additionally, the Wheelwright Museum offers free admission to active duty military year-round.
The Wheelwright Museum welcomes visitors of all abilities to experience our exhibits. If accommodations are needed, please give us a 2-week notice.
Services available: Large Print, Braille, American Sign Language Interpretation, Assistive Listening Systems, Wheelchair Access.
Service animals are welcome at the museum.
Docent tours are available weekly, Thursdays through Saturdays at 11am and 1pm.
Tour groups
If you want to schedule a docent tour for your group, please contact Jacqueline Samaniego Grado, Admissions/Membership Clerk on 505-982-4636 ext. 121 or email info@wheelwright.org.
Need a gift? We have many items online, and a call to the shop will reveal other options if you don’t see what you are looking for. Ken, Connie, or Patricia will be happy to help you shop for the perfect gift! Every purchase supports the livelihood of a Native artist and their family while helping the Wheelwright Museum.
Our Photography Policies
Photography in the galleries for personal use is permitted.
No flash photography in the galleries.
If taking photographs for commercial use or publication, please contact the Public Relations department at 505-982-4636 ext. 126 or at pr@wheelwright.org.
Tag Us on Social Media
#wheelwrightmuseum
Facebook: @wheelwrightmuseum
Instagram @wheelwrightmuseum
Admission: $10.00
Free for Museum Members, Native Americans, children under 12, students with a valid ID, veterans and active military.
Phone
(505) 982-4636
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(800) 607-4636
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Mondays & Sundays, (check our schedule for Free First Sunday open dates) July 4, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
