I had not been here in ten years and wanted to come back to see what has changed. Unfortunately,…read morethe actual plaza was not open (it is being refurbished); however, it was not a high season so it was calm with very few people shopping. Came across a couple of gems but otherwise just a tourist trap with souvenir shops (you can find souvenirs cheaper at Walmart down the street). I am set for another 10 years lol! Sunday parking is also gratis! We easily found a parking spot.

Great plaza with many stores to shop from. Love the decor and design and how clean it was.read more

This place blew me away. Their collection was not that extensive - go to the Millicent Rogers Home…read morefor that. It's the house and studio that will amaze you. All hand carved wood for everything. Incredible layout; spacious and cozy at the same time.

Enjoy visiting museums and local landmarks when I travel but this was a bit disappointing. Nice…read morebit of history and small art collection yet charging California prices for entry fee. Staff at art facility friendly, at the Fechin House I had questions when I visited and reception person was busy with repair person when I checked in and still occupied when I left so disappointed. Plus the bugs in the sink were offputting alive and dead.

If you are in Taos, you must see this museum and learn all you can about Christopher "Kit" Carson…read more A highlight of our visit was definitely Dave, who greeted us and gave us instructions on how to best enjoy our visit. He is so passionate about the history of Kit Carson and his influence on the area and the expansion of the West. The tour starts with a short history channel video and then continues with a walk through the house. Painstaking renovations have been taking place and are still underway on the property. You will see many artifacts, photos, and wall signage explaining the history of what you are looking at along the way. Make this a stop on your visit to Taos!

Before heading back to Southern Colorado, I asked my fiancé if he was interested in visiting the…read moreKit Carson Home & Museum. It was a beautiful day on March 20, 2024, in downtown Taos, NM. Unbeknownst to me, he had been there as a young boy. Now that he's old - lol - he didn't remember the museum bring set up the way it was. We arrived at approximately 3:20PM which was forty minutes from closing time. Dave, the lone museum staff member, explained that he would stay as long as we needed, but not accept any new visitors after a certain time. Tickets to the non-profit museum were $10 per adult. Cash or card was accepted. Dave made our visit a 5-star experience. He loves history. He has read several of the books if not all of them from the gift shop. He recommended "Blood & Thunder" by Hampton Sides which was an historical account of Kit Carson's life, "yet reads like a novel." We first watched a 20-minute documentary in the theater across the courtyard highlighting Carson's key adventures. The women's restroom was nearby and reasonably clean. Then we trekked back over to the museum. If you're over 5'6" watch your head because the doorways are low. There were minimal artifacts scattered throughout, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Parking was a bit of a hassle as there was no lot - only metered street parking a ways down. And in the last words of Kit Carson, "Goodbye, friends, adios amigos."

Although this is the actual house of Kit Carson, it is not worth the visit, nor the money. You can…read moresee more actual items owned by Carson in other museums. If you try to visit you will find only a few free parking spaces on the street which are taken. You will then need to secure parking around the Taos downtown. The parking machines won't work. The information screens won't advance. I finally started punching random buttons out of frustration and after changing lots. To my surprise the machine asked for my license plate number! So I was successful one time and I got one receipt for all of my attempts. But I was later charged FIVE times ! Two of the charges occured one week after leaving the state. The merchant number for parking charges goes unanswered. You will then have to contact city hall. I am still waiting to get the situation sorted out. Then, your visit will be shortened due to the time wasted on finding parking. I could not watch the short film on his life. And I would say a 5-6 dollar admission would be more befitting the site than 10 dollar.

Fantastic museum. Dave is a wonderful curator and guide, providing detailed insight into the House,…read moreKit's life, and so much more. A must-see while in Taos!

Cool stop right off the Taos Plaza. This former artist's residence was one of the birthplaces of…read morethe Taos community of artists. Doesn't take very long to walk through, but presents a nice collection of early southwestern art as well as a window into daily lives a century ago.

This museum and home was astonishing. Both Blumenschein and his wife were painters, really, really…read moretalented painters. The home itself was a work of art...the decorative details astounded. And, the book collection warmed this literature major's heart. An entire set of O. Henry's! A treasure.

We went on a weekday and enjoyed a quiet tour of the museum's incredible art. Excellent galleries,…read morewide variety of artists -- different from the usual Southwestern art.

We had a wonderful afternoon wandering through this museum. Lots of gems to get lost in and…read morediscuss. They have a great gift shop too. I definitely want to return soon!

We had the chance to visit Sage Fine Arts Gallery just off the plaza in Taos, NM, and what a treat…read moreit was! Many different artists had the works displayed there, primarily artists from the Taos, NM area. Too many words needed to describe all the different subject matters, art styles, mediums used. Some of the paintings and photographs are spectacular! Check out the pics! Even if you're not looking to buy, it's well worth 30-45 minutes of your time to walk the gallery and take it all in!

From the owner: 10 of the best Taos artists depicting the beautiful high desert in paintings, prints and…read morephotography. In a gallery owned and operated by the artists, just walk in to meet them, talk with them about their artwork and even watch them paint.

Wild Earth Llama Adventures rocks! I went on a two-day/one-night trek with them, and I was…read morethoroughly impressed. Leah in the office was super helpful in telling me what I needed to know to do the trek. And Stuart, the lead, was organized, prepared, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled at everything that was needed to make our trek fun, comfortable, and positively memorable. The llamas were gentle and sweet, Stuart cooked great food, and the views of the lake where we camped were spectacular. I'm so glad I was able to make this adventure happen. I think it was a great value for the cost, and I highly recommend the experience.

This was a terrific and memorable experience. The llamas were tons of fun to spend the day with,…read morethe hike in Kit Carson National Forest was gorgeous, and Stuart was a fantastic guide. He is very knowledgable about the history of the region and its the plant and animal life.