Visit the Georgia O’keeffe Museum

Visiting the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum was high on our list during our road trip through New Mexico and Arizona. We allocated extra time in Santa Fe (see our Santa Fe itinerary) due to the abundance of things to do and see in this vibrant city.

The Santa Fe Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is dedicated to Georgia O'Keeffe's life's work. This intimate museum offers a unique chance to delve into the mind of this iconic American modernist painter. Explore curated galleries showcasing O'Keeffe's paintings across various periods. Witness her early works and teaching years, followed by the bold abstractions inspired by the New Mexico landscape she adored. The museum doesn't just showcase art; it brings O'Keeffe's world to life.

The museum is divided into sections, each highlighting different aspects of her art and life:

• Georgia's Personal Style: On view are a selection of her wrap dresses, staples of her wardrobe during her later life and career.
• Georgia's Pantry & Garden: This exhibit displays household goods, books, and recipe cards from her homes, reflecting her passion for nutrition and food preparation.
• Georgia's Artist Materials: TThis section gives you an idea of what her artistic space would have looked like as she worked.
• Georgia's Travel: This section illustrates Georgia's tour of East Asia and the South Pacific, including Japan.

As casual enjoyers of art, part of our motivation to visit Santa Fe was its renowned art scene, heavily influenced by the Southwest and Native American culture. At the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, we expected to see many flower paintings but were pleasantly surprised by the diversity of her works. The museum not only showcases her iconic pieces but also delves into her rich history and background.

A highlight of our visit was the introductory movie, which provided a wealth of information and set the stage for our exploration of the museum. This engaging film gave us a deeper appreciation of O’Keeffe’s life and art, making the experience all the more enriching.

Museum Parking

Where can I park at the Georgia O’Keefe museum?

There is no parking lot for the museum but there are several parking garages that serve the old town area. We parked in the Sandoval Parking Garage highlighted on the map which appears to be the closest to the museum. There are several more to choose from and nothing is very far away.

What are the hours at the Georgia O’Keefe museum?

The galleries are open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where can I get tickets for the Georgia O’Keefe museum ?

The museum gets very crowded and they only let a certain number of people in at one time. It’s best to purchase your tickets online in advance. They are for a particular time window. We purchased our tickets a few days ahead of time and it worked out well. There were many people waiting to get in but we were able to just walk in during our allotted time. Check out the more links section below for the link to the website and for purchasing tickets.

Nearby Attractions to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Santa Fe is packed with things to do. In the old part of town you can walk to the New Mexico History Museum, the Palace of the Governors at New Mexico History, Santa Fe Place and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. There is shopping galore and there are many other things to do and see in Santa Fe (see our Santa Fe page for more information about things to do and how to visit Santa Fe).

In the trip menu list below, a "dark filled circle" represents a destination where we stayed, and the "dark filled arrow" items below that circle location, represent the destinations we visited while in that city or location. A circle icon that is not filled represents a city that we visited or stayed in, but did not necessarily explore.

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 Albuquerque, NM

• Sandia Peak Tramway
• Petroglyph National Monument
• Old-Town Albuquerque
• National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

 Alamogordo, NM

• McGinn's PistachioLand Farm
• White Sands National Park

 Carlsbad, NM

• Tunnel Vista Observation Site
• Trestle Depot Recreation Area
• Carlsbad Caverns National Park

 Roswell, NM

• International UFO Museum

 Santa Fe, NM

• Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, NM
• Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, NM
• Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, NM
• Bradbury Science Museum - Los Alamos, NM
• Los Alamos, NM
• Bandelier National Monument, NM
• Nambé Falls, NM
• Meow Wolf, NM

 Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM

 Bisti Badlands, NM

 Monument Valley

 Grand Canyon, AZ

• Planning Your Grand Canyon Visit
• Grand Canyon South Rim Top Sites and Itineraries
• Grand Canyon El Tovar Hotel

 Sedona, AZ