A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center
A:shiwi A:wan Museum
A tribal museum run by the Zuni themselves, presenting history, pottery, and traditional farming from a Zuni perspective.
The museum was founded and is run by the Zuni tribal community. Its exhibits include Zuni pottery, early archaeological finds, historical photographs, and an introduction to traditional waffle garden farming. In recent years it has also displayed the 'Zuni Map Art' series, paintings by Zuni artists that depict the tribe's geography and myths. The museum is small, and it takes about 40 minutes to see everything. It is a good place to learn the background before joining a pueblo tour. Admission is usually free or by voluntary donation.
Opening hours
Approx. Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Old Zuni Mission (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe)
- Zuni Pueblo
- High Desert Trail System
- Richardson's Trading Company
- Gallup History Museum (Rex Hotel)
- Historic Route 66 Downtown Gallup
- Gallup Cultural Center
- El Rancho Hotel & Motel