indian pueblo cultural center

We went to the Cultural Center on a Sunday and were able to watch the Zuni Pueblo dancers and musicians at noon. Their costumes are beautiful. We learned the difference between pueblos, tribes and reserves. And the Center is a very nice building.

The gift shop at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Shumakolowa, carries authentic, high quality, hand made jewelry and other items.The staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and the inventory is plentiful.It is well worth your time to drive the few minutes from Albuquerque Old Town to view the beauty housed in this store.Over the years, I have been pleased with each visit.

This is a great place to visit if passing through or stopping over night. I have never lived in this part of the country and learned a lot from the walk through about the indian pueblo culture.

If you can- be sure to go on Mothers Day. They have a wonderful celebration of mothers. Dancing, food, music. It is beautiful. Also, you can see, and in some cases purchase beautiful native crafts. NM land of the Navajo, the Apache, and many other peoples.

A museum-like setting displaying the history of the nineteen Pueblos. A must-see for anyone interesting in Native American history.

Gives a great overview of.the history of the pueblo Indians of New Mexico. Provides insight to their art, pottery and jewlrey making and the many trials and tribulations from the non Indian invaders.

We learned a great deal of history. Great to see progress is being made now giving respect and value to the pueblo. It is a beautiful place to display the history, gifts and knowledge of a great people. The dance was amazing and we were so thankful to see it. The food at the restaurant was amazing wish we could have tried more, hard to choose from a wide selection.

We currently live in Albuquerque, having moved from Houston, TX. We became members of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center very quickly after our move. We make an almost weekly trip to view the Native American dance groups that come to the IPCC to share their music, songs, and dances. The weekly dances and song/music performances are always interesting and entertaining, and even our 8yo and 5yo find a favorite something witch each performance. The performers are very gracious and take time to explain the history & significance of what is being demonstrated. It must be understood that for most Native Americans, the songs, music, and dance is the same as prayer is for Anglo/European peoples. That these groups elect to show these special religious demonstrations to the larger public is quite special, and should be respected.As an adult, I visit IPCC without my children to view the various art and history exhibits on display. Some exhibits are permanent, while others are rotating and changing.I truly think it is quite special that the IPCC exists to represent the 19 New Mexico pueblos and present the history and culture of this very unique region to the larger public.

I really wanted to learn something about native American life so I went here with high hopes. In all fairness there were some very good displays of NM native artwork and examples of early life, but after learning about the Indian school, then seeing white people leading groups of native kids, I left kind of depressed. The highlight of this visit was meeting an local man who was selling pottery. He took some time to explain his craft and what the different pottery was used for. Very cool.

This is a great stop to make if you are looking for a deeper understanding of the Pueblos and none are open during your visit to New Mexico. We loved it. It is very well done and well worth a stop.

I learned more about the plight of the American Indians, which was good. I liked the museum very much. Outside, there was a show of a man doing traditional dances and a lady on flute. It was very nice. We also enjoyed the audience participation at the end.

I had a tour of this beautiful centre two years ago and was so happy to be able to return and bring some friends. The overall architecture and appearance is exceptional. There is ample parking, and a large foyer, where arists from various Pueblos have art and crafts for sale at very reasonable prices. We were warmly welcome and received a map guide and helpful suggestions. I enjoyed visiting with a couple of the artists and learning about their work. When you go do allow yourself enough time to go all around the building, and visit the outside presentation area. There is a very good cafe with a large collection of teas and coffees as well as lunch and sweet items which we enjoyed. Call for a reservation, and check the hours when they are open. Also visit the gift shop which has many pieces of jewellery on display for almost any price range. There are the usual native craft gift shop items for sale as well. We spent quite a bit of time admiring the pottery. In the upper dining room there is an artist created pot from all of the 19 pueblos. They are each in a niche of random size and position, which is very pleasing to the eye. All are back-lit and each is a beautiful piece of art. They will call me back!

The restaurant is wonderful. The gift shop has great art/jewelry made by natives so you don't have to worry their origin. It's fun to go see the dancers and the museum is informative. I go there often as a local and I take my out-of-town company there.

If you are only it ABQ for a short time this place that has so much to offerIf you are lucky to be able to come back on a day that the Tribes dance you are in for a real treatI can't tell you how many times I have gone here and each time I revel in amazement at what I learnIt never gets old

This is the best place to go for an overview of the states Pueblos. Art and culture is showcased from all of New Mexico. There are usually Indian Dances performed in the center of the museum and a terrific restaurant.