Meow Wolf Santa Fe is the art exhibit where Meow Wolf began. House of Eternal Return is near the Santa Fe Railyards and just minutes from the Santa Fe Children's Museum.
1. Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
House of Eternal Return is the original permanent Meow Wolf exhibition. The House of Eternal Return is an art exhibit where movement, interaction, and curiosity shape the experience.
At House of Eternal Return, all ages are encouraged to explore a curious family home, a mysterious tragedy, and the dreamworlds that have emerged in its wake.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe, House of Eternal Return, is at 1352 Rufina Cir, Santa Fe, NM 87507, phone (866) 636-9969. Meow Wolf Santa Fe's days and times vary. House of Eternal Return's days and hours vary by date on the ticket calendar.
A washing machine leads to a light-filled tunnel and slide in the Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return. Some House of Eternal Return exhibits have tunnels or small spaces that may require crawling or climbing.
Crawling and climbing at Meow Wolf are not required, but Meow Wolf recommends wearing clothing that makes it easy to move around. Meow Wolf invites guests to visit in style and loves when folks show up in creative attire and costumes.
A laser harp is part of Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe. At Meow Wolf, non-professional, non-commercial personal photography is permitted. At Meow Wolf, professional recording equipment, camera lights, tripods, selfie sticks, and drones are prohibited.
Strollers, luggage, large backpacks, and purses larger than 8 inches by 8 inches are not allowed in Meow Wolf.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe timed tickets start at $33, and kids tickets are $26 and up. Meow Wolf Santa Fe offers exclusive savings for New Mexico residents. Meow Wolf Santa Fe Anytime Admission is $54, and kids Anytime Admission tickets are $44 and up.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe's First Through the Portal VIP Early Access gives a party entry one hour before opening. Meow Wolf recommends purchasing tickets in advance.
Meow Wolf tickets come with one QR code per group, and the group must be together for check-in. Meow Wolf tickets can be rescheduled up to one hour before the visit. All tickets to Meow Wolf locations are non-refundable.
Guests running less than 30 minutes late to Meow Wolf should tell staff on arrival and have their ticket confirmation handy. Meow Wolf's Guest Experience Team can be reached at 1-866-636-9969 every day from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM Mountain Time.
Free parking is offered on-site at House of Eternal Return for cars, trucks, and vans. There is also limited street parking near House of Eternal Return. Eight designated accessible parking spots are available at Meow Wolf Santa Fe.
Becoming Human is Christian Ristow's 30-foot giant robot sculpture, installed in front of the Meow Wolf artist studio in Santa Fe.
2. Santa Fe Children's Museum, for hands-on play
The Santa Fe Children's Museum builds upon a child's sense of joy and discovery by cultivating habits of inquiry in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The Santa Fe Children's Museum offers weekly programs and special events with hands-on activities.
The Santa Fe Children's Museum is at 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505, phone (505) 989-8359. The Santa Fe Children's Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. The Santa Fe Children's Museum is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Admission to the Santa Fe Children's Museum is free for all from 4 pm to 6 pm on Thursdays. Santa Fe Children's Museum admission for New Mexico residents is $13 for adults and $9 for children. Santa Fe Children's Museum admission for out-of-state residents is $15 for adults and $11 for children.
No reservations are needed to visit the Santa Fe Children's Museum. Children under the age of one get in free at the Santa Fe Children's Museum. The Santa Fe Children's Museum's weekly programs are included in admission.
The Santa Fe Children's Museum is a single-level building and is wheelchair-accessible. Strollers are permitted in the Santa Fe Children's Museum. The Santa Fe Children's Museum parking is on-site and complimentary.
Food is not allowed on the Santa Fe Children's Museum floor, but visitors may enjoy snacks outside or in the Family Snack Room. The Santa Fe Children's Museum hosts birthday parties, including a Backyard Party on its Party Patio.
3. Railyard Park, for goats, sheep and sand play
Railyard Park is located on 11 acres in the heart of Santa Fe, at 740 Cerrillos Road. The Railyard Park Conservancy's Graze Days bring goats and sheep to the park to restore the soil and the Blue Grama grasses.
The Railyard Park offers a free Kids Sing Along by Queen Bee Music. The Railyard Park Conservancy hosts Sand Play Saturday to get kids learning outdoors. The Railyard Art Project puts temporary art installations and performances in the Railyard Park and Plaza. The Railyard Park Conservancy is dedicated to the care of Santa Fe's Railyard Park.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe, at 1352 Rufina Cir, is near the Santa Fe Railyards. The Santa Fe Children's Museum is at 1050 Old Pecos Trail. Railyard Park is at 740 Cerrillos Road.