The Palace of the Governors, constructed in 1610, is the oldest public building in the Unites States. Constructed by Don Pedro de Peralta, the first Spanish royal governor of New Mexico and the founder of Santa Fe.
One story adobe buildings face the open Santa Fe Plaza, which a carved open porch is supported on wooden posts that run the length of the building.
The Place served as the territorial capital, as well as the governor’s residence during the Spanish and Mexican regimes. It also served as the seat of American government, which began in 1846.
Today The Palace of the Governors is part of the Museum of New Mexico and ia a National Historic Landmark.
The Palace contains a museum with exhibits on the history and cultures of New Mexico.
Museum open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00 pm
Admission fee
Free admission Friday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
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