El Rancho de Las Golondrinas
Living History Museum in Santa Fe, NM 500 acres | 34 historic buildings | 7 festivals Open Spring-Fall | 2026 dates coming soon!
Echo Exploration
Teresa is a bat conservationist, storyteller, and nonprofit leader whose career began in photography and unexpectedly led her into the world of bats. Over…
Can You Dig It?
Put on your archeology hat, cause we’re going a-diggin’! In this hands-on activity, your child (5+) will have the opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of…
Reading the Landscape
What lessons can we learn about water, land management history, ecosystem function, and resilience by making close observations of the world around us? How can…
Women’s History Tour (July 25)
Explore the stories and legacies of the women of New Mexico. As your tour guide leads you through the historic buildings, you will learn about the resilience,…
Plant Phenology (July 27)
Phenology is the timing of plant life cycle events such as leafing out, flowering and producing seeds. Come learn about why tracking plant phenology is…
Josefina Tour (July 30)
Step into the enchanting world of Josefina, the beloved American Girl character inspired by the rich history and culture at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. Your…
Work and Play Tour: A Child’s Life on the Rancho (August 1)
Journey back to the year 1800 and experience growing up on this Spanish Rancho. Do chores, play games, and learn what life was like as a child in northern…
Early Bird Wednesdays (August 5)
Calling all birders! We heard your cry for more access during peak birding hours. In 2026, all birders can join us for Early Bird Wednesdays with exclusive…
Pollinators at the Preserve
Explore the multitudes of bees, butterflies, and birds that are summer visitors to the Preserve, and learn about restoration efforts for North America’s iconic…
Santa Fe Beer Festival
Get ready to raise a glass and toast to the rich brewing heritage of New Mexico as we celebrate the best in local craft beer. For nearly a decade, the Santa Fe…
All About Agriculture (August 15)
Did you know Las Golondrinas has been a working rancho for hundreds of years? Join us for a guided tour of the Museum and its grounds highlighting our historic…
Josefina Tour (August 22)
Step into the enchanting world of Josefina, the beloved American Girl character inspired by the rich history and culture at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. Your…
Talk Tuesday: Sacred Medicine (August 25th)
This introductory talk explores the rich tradition of Curanderismo in New Mexico and the role traditional healing played in the survival and wellbeing of rural…
Women’s History Tour (August 27)
Explore the stories and legacies of the women of New Mexico. As your tour guide leads you through the historic buildings, you will learn about the resilience,…
Early Bird Wednesdays (September 2)
Calling all birders! We heard your cry for more access during peak birding hours. In 2026, all birders can join us for Early Bird Wednesdays with exclusive…
Josefina Tour (September 5)
Step into the enchanting world of Josefina, the beloved American Girl character inspired by the rich history and culture at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. Your…
Women’s History Tour (September 10)
Explore the stories and legacies of the women of New Mexico. As your tour guide leads you through the historic buildings, you will learn about the resilience,…
Santa Fe Renaissance Faire
Welcome, kings and queens, lords and ladies, peasants and poets, to the Santa Fe Renaissance Faire! Enter our gates to be transported to a realm of enchantment…
Work and Play Tour: A Child’s Life on the Rancho (September 23)
Journey back to the year 1800 and experience growing up on this Spanish Rancho. Do chores, play games, and learn what life was like as a child in northern…
The Kinship of Trees (September 26)
Can trees taste? Can trees help each other? Can trees scream? Come explore the Kinship of Trees on a walking tour of Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve with…
Tracks and Scat: Animal Tracking at the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Can you tell the difference between a coyote print and a dog print? Can you identify a bird by its scat? Tracking is one of the oldest survival skills, so much…
Santa Fe Harvest Festival
As the autumn breeze sweeps through the historic ranch grounds, join us for a celebration of the bountiful harvest season. The Santa Fe Harvest Festival, held…
Early Bird Wednesdays (October 7)
Calling all birders! We heard your cry for more access during peak birding hours. In 2026, all birders can join us for Early Bird Wednesdays with exclusive…
Josefina Tour (October 15)
Step into the enchanting world of Josefina, the beloved American Girl character inspired by the rich history and culture at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas. Your…