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Harwood Museum of Art

238 Ledoux St., Taos, NM 87571
575-758-9826
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Ranked #14 of 39 attractions in Taos
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: Formed in 1923 by Lucy Harwood and several members of the Taos Society of Artists, the Harwood Museum of Art is the second oldest museum in New... more » Owner description: Formed in 1923 by Lucy Harwood and several members of the Taos Society of Artists, the Harwood Museum of Art is the second oldest museum in New Mexico. The museum has been affiliated with the University of New Mexico since 1935, and it now boasts the internationally acclaimed Agnes Martin Gallery, galleries exhibiting highlights from the museum's collection of work by the Taos Society of Artists, Taos Moderns, Hispanic Traditions, and contemporary artists working in Taos, and changing exhibitions fulfilling the Harwood's vision to "Bring Taos Arts to the World and World Arts to Taos." « less
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Placitas, New Mexico, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Located on Leduc Street, its close to the plaza. The ambiance of the building is just wonderful. Take a few moments to absorb the place then tour the exhibits. Staff friendly and helpful. Our favorite part is, I'm guessing now, the permanent display of the early Taos painters. Seems like that has been hung each time we go there. Well... More

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washington state
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Didn't spend tons of time there but it is a lovely collection of art and captivatingly displayed. Don't miss it.

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Alcalde, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

The Harwood Museum of Art in Taos is one of the finest of the small museum scattered throughout the Southwest. The museum has a good collection of the early Taos painters, many of whom are considered among the major American painters of the 20th century, and a superb collection of santos, religious figures that date back to the 18th century.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

This is the largest museum in town. I was disappointed but modern art isn't for me. If you buy the museum package one of the museums is free so what do you have to lose?

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Middleville, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

Has some really great local native artists. Liked the colors the local artists used. Museum had a surprisingly large collection and good display. Make sure you also see the upstairs. Worth visiting.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

The museum was nice, and even my uberhip and urban 20-something nephew liked it. Interesting collection that included some contemporary work and a nice collection of santos. Taos residents should be aware that there are some free days for locals.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

This museum has an extensive collection and is a wonderful look into the community and history of Taos artists. I enjoyed the Eva Mirabel and family collection of paintings and drawings and also the room of lithographs by Eli Levin. A must see.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

If you are interested in both NM early Moderns as well as contemporary art, you should be sure to go here. The museum is tied to the UNM museum which has a long history of dedication to the highest standards. the Harwood has a small collection of choice early 20th Century Taos centered painters (always great to see in my... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

This is a landmark famous museum, and always worth a trip to see what is exhibiting. Loved the photographic exhibit (Curiosity), but the one upstairs by Maye Torres was rather strange (I didn't like it), but certainly unique in its style. I did not like the fact that I had to turn over my purse that was put into a... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

It's a small art museum but it has a wonderful collection of santos from a number of artists. Many are quite comical. We enjoyed the museum even though it took less than an hour to cover the entire facility.

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