The Gallup Museum at Red Rock Park

Through interpretive exhibits, the Gallup Museum at Red Rock Park chronicles the lives and culture of the Ancestral Puebloans as well as the present-day Zuni, Hopi and Navajo. The Gallup Museum at Red Rock Park hosts rotating exhibits of our permanent collections that highlight the history and art of Gallup and its surrounding communities and cultures.

Whether you're exploring the history of the Gallup area or enriching your knowledge about Native American culture, The Gallup Musemun at Red Rock Park features a fascinating treasure trove of artifacts and art. For object donations or other information please contact: museums@gallupnm.gov
Please note: We do not accept any object donations without previous correspondence with our Curator.

Red Rock Park Museum Information
Featured Exhibits
Red Rock Museum Itinerary

Gallup Museum at Red Rock Park Information

Hours of Operation

8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday

Free Parking and Admission

There is free parking on site and admission to the Museum is free.

For tour, field trip, and outreach information please contact: chull@gallupnm.gov

Location

5757 Red Rock Pk Drive, Church Rock, NM 87322

Directions to the Gallup Museum

From I-40 East: Take exit 33 and proceed west on the frontage road for 4.5 miles. Follow signs into Red Rock Park. The museum is located west of the Convention Center main doors next to the office.

From I-40 West: Take exit 26 and proceed east on NM 118 for 2 miles. Follow signs into Red Rock Park. The museum is located west of the Convention Center main doors next to the office.

If you use a GPS you can put in the address: 825 Outlaw Road, but once in the park follow the left road at the fork, not the right. 825 Outlaw is located inside the Campground area, and the museum is the other road.

Clay pottery decorated with intricate patterns and designs on display at Red Rock Park Museum in Gallup, New Mexico
Ancestral Puebloans Pottery, Red Rock Park Museum

Featured Exhibits

Several archeological sites record the presence of the Ancestral Puebloans, a prehistoric farming culture that developed and thrived in the area from 300 to 1200 CE. From 1700 to the present, members of the Diné tribe have sparsely inhabited the region. The Gallup Museum houses permanent displays of Kachinas, pottery, rugs, silver, and turquoise as well as traveling art exhibits.

Current Exhibits:

Moments that Made US: July 2026 through July 2027

On July 4, 2026, our nation marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. *Moments That Made US* is an exhibition exploring the ideals at the heart
of the Declaration of Independence through moments in our history that have defined their meaning.

The Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition: July 2026 through December 2026

A series of 15 paintings by the late Arizona artist Theresa Potter that depicts the reenactment of the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition of 1774-1775.

Art As Advertising: August 2026 through August 2028

This exhibition displays the original paintings and the Inter Tribal Intertribal Ceremonial posters they inspired. It contains examples from the 1930s through the 1980s and provides information about the Indigenous arts who contributed to this long running tradition.

two people hiking the trail toward Church Rock in Red Rock Park, in Gallup, New Mexico
Credit: Credit: New Mexico Tourism Department

A Red Rock Park Itinerary

Why not expand your trip to Red Rock Park Museum? Embark on an outdoor journey, hiking through Red Rock Park and taking in breathtaking sights. RV travelers will enjoy the Red Rock Park Campgrounds, which features plenty of convenient amenities. Don't forget to delve deeper into the history and culture of our region with Native American shops, art, and annual celebrations. Find more unforgettable activities with our ultimate guide on the top things to do in Gallup.