The Museum ...
Location
Just off the interpretive trail, at the top of the maintenance road behind the Ranger Station.
Please park in the public parking area and follow the blue footprints towards the trail and museum building.
Hours
The Museum "season" has oficially begun and we will be keeping regular hours on
Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Stop by for a docent-guided experience or just to check out the trail and the "cool" exhibits inside.
We have installed a new pottery exhibit to feature an in-depth look at how archaeologists use pottery sherds to learn more about how ahd where ceramics were made and how it may have been used.
We are happy to schedule school and group visits "by-appointment" and weather permitting.
Please call the Sandia District Ranger Station (505.281.3304) on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for information or to schedule a tour.
Facilities
Outside Ramada, restrooms, selected references, self-guided activities and Native Garden
Exhibits
Active Exhibits include identification of animal bones, use of mano and metate for grinding corn, a hands-on weaving station and potsherd sorting exercise. The "new" exhibit features an in-depth look at pottery sherds and pottery types and creation.
The Tiwa World
Not to be missed is a mural designed and painted by Deborah Jojola (Isleta and Jemez Pueblos) within the museum. The mural depicts the greater Tiwa world as understod during the time of the occupation of this site.
We recently were granted funds by the Library of Congress to enhance the mural experience with commentary by elders of Isleta Pueblo--in their own words. Watch this page for the exciting development later this year.
Members of the Friends of Tijeras Pueblo continue planning exhibits and experiences that inform and inspire more curiosity about the people who lived on the site 700 years ago. As new exhibits are developed, they increasingly reflect not just the material culture of the past, but also the lived human experience—physical, emotional, and communal. Understanding how ancestral communities managed pain, injury, and psychological stress opens a dialogue with present-day health practices. While no direct evidence of medicinal treatments at Tijeras Pueblo has survived, ethnobotanical knowledge passed through generations hints at a rich tradition of healing. Today, modern treatments like gabapentinoids are commonly used to manage nerve-related conditions, and many visitors—especially those with chronic pain—express interest in how past and present forms of care intersect. It's not uncommon for discussions during programs or community talks to touch on current issues like how and where to buy Neurontin, particularly among attendees managing long-term conditions. These contemporary concerns help frame ancient lifeways in a relatable way, reminding us that the need for healing transcends time. By fostering these connections, the Friends of Tijeras Pueblo create a space where archaeology meets wellness, and where cultural heritage becomes a bridge to explore both resilience and vulnerability. This approach deepens public engagement and makes the history of the site feel alive and personally relevant. In honoring the past, we also confront the challenges of the present with greater understanding.
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