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January 2024 by Tom J
What a dump.......
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October 2023 by Michael Ellison
Stands as a lasting monument to master craftsman Nicolai Fechin. An easy tour through the artist's house and studio will leave you mightily impressed at what one very productive and inventive person can do.
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September 2023 by Patrick “Dawger” Miceli
Visit while they have the Fechin paintings. When this exhibition leaves, the museum is only interesting for the work Fechin did on the house itself (Furniture and woodwork)
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August 2023 by Winter Long
My husband and I used this venue for our wedding and I highly suggest looking elsewhere if you are considering doing the same.From the beginning, we should have known something bad was going to happen. Several caterers we reached out to were hesitant to even cater an event at the Fechin House due to previous poor experiences. That should have been a big red flag but we were excited (and had already paid the deposit) so we chose to ignore it.We paid for the outdoor garden space and the indoor studio space. We paid for both for 1 hour on Friday and 8 hours on Saturday, with the intention of setting up the studio space for a seated dinner reception Friday so we wouldn't have as much set up Saturday. I emailed the Fechin House on Feb 3rd to confirm that we could set this space up on Friday and was given approval.On June 15th, exactly one month before the wedding, the contact with Fechin House reached out to confirm that we would be setting up to eat indoors and that setup would begin Friday. I was told they had an art show in the studio, which seemed to insinuate they has double booked. My husband reached out and was told that indoor meals were not done and would not he allowed. There was a back and forth for several days during which time it was suggested that we rent tents and go from there (Note: there really is no space for this). When I requested reimbursement for the cost of the tents and indoor space, described why it would impact setting up a day early, and mentioned they were in violation or their own contract, there suddenly was no issue with our plans. Its also important mention that despite Fechin House claiming indoor dinners are not allowed and have never been done, they advertise it, have a picture of it, and even have a max number of guests for indoor seated dinners.During these discussions both my fiance and I reiterated our plans to set up the indoor space on Friday multiple times, which had already been agreed to in February. I know for a fact the venue was already aware of these plans and had not forgotten, as they had forwarded the original email stating this to start the discussion of not being able to use the indoor space. Despite these conversations taking place between June 15 and 17th, and confirming (for a 3rd time) our plan on June 29th, Allyn, the rental coordinator, reached out on July 6th to let us know we could not set up on Friday. She is the one who approved it in February, the person my fiance reminded on June 15th/16th over the phone, and the person I confirmed with on June 29th. She made it seem as though it wouldn't be possible due to an art show.However, at no point Friday evening or Saturday did they appear to have a show in the studio that we paid to rent. Regardless of if they had, we paid to rent the space and the set up had already been agreed to. Instead, we had to set up Saturday, causing my bridesmaids and I to sweat off makeup that was paid for and took hours to apply by a professional MUA, and causing my hair that I sat for hours for and paid significantly for to flatten and become unrecognizable before the ceremony even began. So thank you for making our pictures and memories look worse and making an already stressful day 10x more stressful.Finally, the venue needs to work on limiting access to private events. Museum guests were allowed to walk through both our indoor and outdoor reserved spaces before and during the ceremony. I could understand guests being allowed in the studio outside of our reserved hours had we been allowed to set up Friday as previously agreed to, but they were walking through everything hours after our reservation for Saturday began. They were also standing around the garden watching our ceremony. It seems easy enough to say, "We're sorry, but these areas are closed for a private event."The space is lovely and beautiful. We truly wish we could have enjoyed it more, but the stress and uncertainty really put a damper on things and damaged the experience for us. I would suggest making changes to rental agreements and policy in the
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April 2023 by Jennifer Hoelscher
Beautiful home to tour with many hand carved columns, doors and furniture. The artwork and history really personalizes the property. The studio in back does not appear to require the entrance fee, and houses the gift shop and an independent exhibition. When we visited Justine Nauman-Greif’s work was in the Fechin Studio Show which was a real treat. My photos are of the studio.
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April 2023 by Albin Veselka
A must see for anybody interested in painting, sculpture, woodworking, architecture or history of the American West. Nicolai Fechin was one of the greatest artists of all time, and this building and everything in it is a masterpiece!
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March 2023 by Mary Ellen C.
Beautiful piece of art, must stop by. Especially fascinated by the art deco glass in the bathroom.
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January 2023 by Aidan T.
Beautiful art, lovely woodwork, and in places stunning architecture. The creaky cherry floors and quiet atmosphere make the house feel enchanting and sacred, especially Eya's room (pictures attached). I particularly liked the 'Portrait of Father Fishing'.
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September 2022 by Sara Parrish
If you’re in Taos and only have time for one museum, let this be the one. This is one of the most magical museums I’ve ever been to. The home was constructed in the. 1930s and is an amazing blend of rustic southwestern style and Russian folk art. The artist, Fechin, who constructed the home for his family, was brilliant. His paintings, sculptures and woodwork are on display throughout the house and are breathtaking. The detail in the doors, windows and furnishings is nothing like you’ll ever see anywhere else. The house is easy to go through entirely in an hour or two and there’s a lovely curated gift shop featuring many local NM artists. I’ll need to visit this museum every time I travel to NM.
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August 2022 by Doug S.
Amazing woodwork on this old home that duals as a museum. Currently, Doel Reed is the exhibition artist whose work is equally amazing. I believe this is the last month for this exhibit, but the house/museum alone was worth the $10 admission price to me.
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May 2022 by Dina N.
What a great surprise. I wasn't familiar with Nicolai Fechin before going & WOW was I missing out. Beautiful portraits & woodwork in his home. Totally recommend it if you're in the area!.
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May 2022 by Masha Agapov
This museum is a true gem and a masterpiece. So happy we visited it. Not only the architecture of the building is amazing, woodworking throughout the house is so masterful — a great mix of native traditions, Russian culture and American Craftsman. The mix of textures, space and light creates perfect balance. Everything is preserved in pristine condition. Permanent art collection is carefully curated and accompanies narration of the story of the house beautifully. Temporary exhibition the museum had on show was a great representation of modern local artists. The courtyard is so peaceful, you will want to spend some extra time there.People who work there are incredibly knowledgeable and very nice.Must visit.
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May 2022 by Rick Marafino
Fabulous museum, well worth the visit. Nikolai Fechin was astonishingly talented in a variety of media and produced a remarkable array of exquisite pieces. His art reflects Russian, Mexican, Native American and even southeast Asian influences. The museum, which includes his home and studio/workshop, is well maintained, with lovely gardens and a very nice gift shop. Staff members are friendly, helpful, and informative. All in all it was one of the high points of our visit to Taos.
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April 2022 by John Ramirez
This place is super dope!! They are super nice and helpful:). The bubble room has the best soundtrack and is surreal. The employees are super nice and I will definitely be coming back soon. Between the colours, the music and the atmosphere, you are guaranteed to walk out this museum with a lasting impression!
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April 2022 by Lisa Salazar
If ever in Taos, a must see. Extraordinary craftsmanship, blending Navajo, Russian and Craftsman style. And Nicolai Fechin’s art is gorgeous. I’d not heard of him before and I regret not having known of his work sooner.
