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The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian hosts changing exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest. Recent main gallery exhibitions have included contemporary basketry, a recreation of the studio of sculptor Allan Houser, paintings by Harry Fonseca, the art of Pablita Velarde, and contemporary Navajo pictorial weaving. Main gallery exhibitions change twice a year. Smaller galleries feature one-person shows by Native American artists and photographers, or items relating to the main gallery exhibition. The museum and the Case Trading Post museum shop sponsor talks, seminars, meet-the-artist receptions, and many other events. A private, not-for-profit institution, the Wheelwright Museum does not charge an admission fee, and most of its events are free. Donations are welcomed.

The museum was designed to resemble a Navajo hooghan, or cribbed log home. The entrance faces east, toward the rising sun. The building was designed by William Penhallow Henderson, noted Santa Fe painter and architect.

Hours:
Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve Day & New Year's Eve Day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year's Day

Admission:
FREE
Donations gladly accepted

Tours:
Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 2 p.m. Saturday at 11 a.m.