There’s always something exciting happening at the Museum of International Folk Art! Join us for our many programs listed below.

La Cartonería Mexicana/The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste
January 29, 20231:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for the exhibit opening - FREE Admission for everyone all day!
1:30 - 3:30 pm Musical performances by Nacha Mendez, and Ballet Folklorico performing ensemble of LNSF.
2:00 - 4:00 pm Women’s Board hosts refreshments in the Atrium.
Called cartonería in Mexico, papier-mâché is an integral part of Mexican culture. It uses simple materials of paste, cardboard, and paper evolving from religious purposes to create a diverse array of subjects such as piñatas, dolls, skeletons, toys, and fantastical animals called alebrijes.
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New Mexico residents admitted FREE on the first Sunday of each month. Youth 16 and under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation members are always free. We are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Come explore our engaging exhibits!
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Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
February 12, 20231:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come and celebrate Asian New Year traditions with the Museum of International Folk Art from 1-4 pm.
Family Fun for all ages with FREE Admission courtesy of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.
1:30 and 3:30 pm Quang Minh Temple Lion Dance Group Parade
2:00-4:00 pm Light Refreshments
2:00 and 3:00 pm Taiko Drumming performance by Santa Fe Wadaiko
2:30 pm Mochi Tsuki Rice Cake Pounding presentation by Santa Fe JIN
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit!
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Join us for our monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art program featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries. FREE Family Program!
Themes:
- February 12th - Lunar New Year & Stories | Make a Puppet Theater
- March 12th - Circus Fun!

Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
February 18, 20235:30 PM - 11:00 PM
New Orleans comes to Santa Fe at the Friends of Folk Art party of the year!
Join us off-site at the Scottish Rite Temple.
An event supporting MOIFA’s high-quality educational programs & world-class exhibits.
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
5:30 - 8 PM
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres from Adobo Catering and a Big Easy cocktail, dance to the Partizani Brass Band, and enjoy lavish décor and authentic King Cake! Participate in our alluring costume contest with wonderful prizes. Don your most festive attire for an unforgettable extravaganza of collective joy. The after-dance party with JJ and the Hooligans is included in your admission!
Purchase tickets at Mardi Gras Ball Tix
Post Masquerade Dance Party
8 - 11 PM
Dance the night away with JJ and the Hooligans. Your admission includes Champagne, King Cake, and throw beads.
Purchase Tickets at Dance Party Tix
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler-Let the Good Times Roll. For adults, age 21 and older.
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New Mexico residents admitted FREE on the first Sunday of each month. Youth 16 and under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation members are always free. We are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Come explore our engaging exhibits!
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Join us for our monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art program featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries. FREE Family Program!
Themes:
- March 12th - Circus Fun!
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