About
The Palace of the Governors stands on West Palace Avenue in Santa Fe, the capital city of Santa Fe Province in Argentina. It is also known as the Governors Palace. The building is described as the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States, dating from 1610, and it still serves a public purpose today.
What to expect
The building now houses the New Mexico History Museum, which holds an extensive collection of regional artifacts. A visit suits anyone interested in the history of the region, from the early periods of settlement onward, and it works well as a slower, unhurried stop in the day.
- A historic public building whose age is central to its appeal
- A museum collection focused on the region's past
- A visit that can be combined with a walk through the surrounding streets
Planning your visit
The address is 105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501. If you need to check details before you go, the museum can be reached by phone at +1-505-476-5200. Because the palace is a working public building with a museum inside, it is worth confirming current arrangements with them directly rather than relying on older information.
Visitors who want to make a fuller day of it can use the palace as a starting point for exploring the city, whose historic character extends well beyond this single building.
