The University of New Mexico Art Museum is a free public space that aims to inspire visitors through its impressive collection of artwork. The Museum has been collecting art for over 60 years and now holds the most extensive collection of artwork in New Mexico. The Museum also hosts exhibitions featuring contemporary artists and offers workshops for visitors to create their art. The Museum's collection has gained recognition for its photography and printmaking sections. The Museum's director established the university's photography collection. Today, the collection houses a diverse assortment of images spanning nearly two centuries of photography.
Jane Butel Cooking School has been voted as one of the top four cooking schools by Bon Appétit magazine. This school offers weekend classes to food enthusiasts who want to learn how to cook authentic Southwest Border cuisine. You can join these classes and interact with other food lovers to whip up some of the greatest salsas, tamales, and blue-corn chiles rellenos this side of Mexico. You will also get to cook a full dinner and enjoy perfect Margaritas while learning to cook Southwestern style.