In a dramatic setting of narrow, forested canyons and steep cliffs, Bandelier National Monument shelters the archeological remnants of thousands of years of Native American life in New Mexico. The area was first used by ancient nomadic people who hunted abundant game. Later, from about 1100 to 1550, it was a thriving center of Pueblo life and home to the ancestors of northern New Mexico’s modern Pueblo people. Thousands of ancient dwelling sites within the monument include spectacular ruins of cliff dwellings, ceremonial kivas, and multi-storied buildings. Bandelier is also a designated wilderness area, protecting many species of plants, birds, and animals.

In our gift shop, we offer items made by local Puebloans and other Native Americans, many of whom base their work on traditional techniques practiced by the ancestral Puebloans at Bandelier. Artistry is very much a part of Native American life and visitors will find these beautiful objects serve as living reminders of America’s oldest culture.

With the knowledge that we are merely the current custodians of this park, we take utmost care to make preservation of this rich archaeological system and the natural beauty of the area a top priority in our daily operations.