Old Zuni Mission (Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe)
Mission Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Zuni
A 17th-century adobe mission church beside Zuni Pueblo, its interior walls painted by Zuni artists with the seasons and spirit beings.
The mission was founded in 1629, destroyed during the Pueblo Revolt, and rebuilt in the 18th century. Its greatest feature is the large murals painted over several decades by Zuni artist Alex Seowtewa and his son. They combine traditional Zuni kachina spirits with Catholic motifs and the turning of the seasons, a unique testament to the blending of Indigenous and colonial cultures. The church is generally visited only on a guided tour from the Zuni visitor centre. Interior photography is not permitted, and opening may change due to restoration work or ceremonies.
Opening hours
Open by guided tour only
Nearby sights
- A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center
- 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