For those not wishing to avail themselves of this service, a booklet is available at the information desk. Indian Dances Traditional dances and festivals form the centerpiece of Pueblo Indian spiritual and cultural life. Performers from the nineteen New Mexico Pueblos, from other Indian tribes and performers from other parts of the world are all drawn to the Center and represent a unique opportunity for visitors to see cultural diversity at one place. Additionally, each pueblo performs its traditional ceremonies at home during certain festivals and the public is welcome at many of these. Schedules of these events and others are now available online.
Dances are often impromptu affairs and can prove an exciting surprise to the unsuspecting visitor.
In addition to the permanent exhibitions in the Museum, contemporary exhibits featuring Pueblo artists and craftsmen, Pueblo history and anthropology are frequently mounted. There is an impressive photographic collection on loan from the Smithsonian Institution depicting Pueblo life between 1880 and 1910. The Archives of the IPCC contain further photographs, books and tapes pertaining to the Pueblos, which are available to students and researchers. An educational outreach program coordinating museum themes with school programs offers travelling exhibits and media services. The Center welcomes inquiries from schools and other interested parties for whom this service can be arranged.