No Museum of Anthropology in New Mexico—But Three Anthropology Museums Exist

The question contains a misconception: there is no single "Museum of Anthropology" in New Mexico. However, the state hosts three notable anthropology-focused institutions:

1. Maxwell Museum of Anthropology (Albuquerque)

University of New Mexico's flagship anthropology museum. Collections: Southwestern archaeology (Ancestral Pueblo, Mogollon), ethnology (Native American, Hispanic), osteology, and archives. Famous for the "People of the Southwest" exhibit and the Hibben Center for Archaeological Research.

2. Museum of Indian Arts & Culture / Laboratory of Anthropology (Santa Fe)

Part of the Museum of New Mexico system. Focus: Native American cultures of the Southwest—pottery, textiles, jewelry, baskets, contemporary art. The Laboratory of Anthropology holds vast research collections.

3. Blackwater Draw Museum (Portales)

Eastern New Mexico University. Showcases the Clovis type site (13,000-year-old Paleoindian culture) with artifacts, stratigraphy exhibits, and active research.

Other Relevant Sites

• Coronado Historic Site (Bernalillo) – Kuaua Pueblo ruins.
• Jemez Historic Site – Pueblo and mission ruins.
• Chaco Culture NHP – UNESCO World Heritage, Ancestral Puebloan great houses.

If you're seeking a specific Pre-Columbian relic, identify which museum holds it—each has distinct strengths. The Maxwell is likely the closest to a general "Museum of Anthropology."