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Visiting Acoma
The Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum strive to preserve Native American traditions while providing insight into the unique history of the Acoma Pueblo Indians. Open year-round, the Cultural Center offers guided tours, Acoma pottery & Native American crafts for sale by local artisans, cultural exhibits, and a host of performances and events.
Located west of Albuquerque, the 65-mile drive to Acoma is one of New Mexico’s most scenic and historic, where you’ll experience breathtaking views and monolith rock formations like no other in the world.
The altitude is 6,460 feet above sea level, the climate is very dry and the sun shines almost every day. We recommend you drink plenty of water and wear suntan lotion. During winter the weather can be as cold as 35 degrees while in the summer it can get as hot as 95 degrees. Please dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour is ¾ of a mile long.
Our spiritual leaders live on the mesa year-round so we ask that you not wear revealing clothing out of respect for them.

Sky City Pueblo Tours
Our guided tours begin with a short ride to the top of the 367-foot-high sandstone mesa to the historic pueblo village of Sky City and home of the San Esteban del Rey Mission. Tribal Members lead the walking tours sharing Acoma’s unique Native American history and culture in the type of oral presentation that our people have been passing down for many, many centuries. Considered one of the best cultural tours in New Mexico, Acoma Sky City ranks in the "top 10 great places to honor American Indian Life" --USA Today.
The tour is one hour and fifteen minutes long and covers approximately three-quarters of a mile (note: there is some uneven/rough terrain). Local artisans sell their crafts during the tour; however most do not accept credit cards or checks, we do have an ATM machine onsite for your convenience.
Check in at the Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum's admissions desk to purchase tickets and camera permits. Discounts available to Haak’u Museum Members or Friends of Sky City – simply show your membership card. Join Now
Learn more about visiting Acoma Pueblo and visitor etiquette to make your visit as enjoyable and respectful as possible.



Tour Schedule

Winter Hours – mid-October through mid-April
First tour at 8:00am with tours departing every 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Last tour of the day departs at 3:00pm.
Summer Hours Beginning April 2, 2009
First tour as early as 8:00 am with tours departing every 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Last tour of the day departs at 5:00 pm.

Prices

Adult: $20.00
Senior, Military, University Student (with I.D.): $15.00
Children, Youth (Elementary – High School): $10.00
Family Package (2 Adults, 2 Youth): $50.00
Condensed Adult: $10.00
Condensed Youth: $8.00
Camera Permit (if not taking tour): $10.00 + Tax
Vendor Only: $3.00 + Tax
Museum Donations are Welcome


Discounts available to Haak’u Museum Members or Friends of Sky City – simply show your membership card.

Group Tours

We recommend reservations for groups of 15 or more by contacting the Group Tour Coordinator (below). We offer group rates, school group rates, and special menus for parties exceeding more that 15 guests. Contact us for details and reservations.


Tour Operators
Our new facility now allows us to meet the various needs of multiple groups. We look forward to showing you how we can enlighten your guests with our World Class tour program, Casino/Hotel, and dining experiences!

Group Tour Coordinator Contact:
Aaron Lowden
800.747.0181 ext. 7888
Sales Manager Contact:
Nadine Kowice
800-747-0181 ext. 7876

General Information about the Pueblo Tours

The tour is all walking and will cover some uneven/rough terrain. Click here for Etiquette information.

Annual Closures

June 24 & 29
July 10 – 13, & 25
October: First or Second weekend
December: 1st Saturday

Acoma Pueblo is the oldest continuously inhabited village in the United States. Since this is home for many, there are times throughout the year when we close. On rare occasions there are unannounced events that take place on the mesa top or weather issues which affect tour times. You may call us from 8:00am to 5:00pm for specific questions prior to your visit 800.747.0181.


Annual Public Events

February (first or second weekend)
Governor’s Feast

May
First Sunday in May – Santa Maria Feast Day in McCarty’s
Memorial Day Weekend – Anniversary Celebration Arts and Crafts Fair

August 10
Feast Day in Acomita – San Lorenzo’s Feast Day

September
September 2nd – San Esteban Feast
Day Download Etiquette Brochure PDF (Multilingual)
Harvest Dance
Third or fourth Sunday of September – Annual Tour de Acoma Bike Race

November
Thanksgiving Day Weekend – Annual Native American Arts & Crafts Show

December 24 – 28
Luminaries Tour – Traditional nativity and Christmas festivals at San Esteban Del Rey Mission at Sky City
Cameras are not permitted during feast days or Christmas Festivals