Casa San Ysidro
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The Albuquerque Museum's historic Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez-Minge House is located in the village of Corrales, just north of Albuquerque. The original home, built by the Gutiérrez family, dates to the 1870s. Today Casa San Ysidro also includes Alan and Shirley Minge's recreation of a 19th century rancho, complete with a small family chapel, a central plazuela and an enclosed corral area. See historical information and a virtual tour.
Casa San Ysidro is closed during December and January.
Casa San Ysidro
973 Old Church Road
PO Box 1487
Corrales, NM 87048
Directions: Take Corrales Road north 3.2 miles, turn west on Old
Church Road. For more information call (505) 898-3915.
Tour Times
Summer: June, July and August
- Wednesday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 2 p.m.
Fall/Winter/Spring: September-November and February-May
- Wednesday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 2 p.m.
Reservations are not required, however parties of 10 or more are asked
to call ahead at
(505) 898-3915.
Tour Fees
$4 adults; $3 seniors (65+) and students (13+); $2 children (12 and under)
Albuquerque Museum Foundation Members are free.
School Tours
By reservation only on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Tour fees: $1 per student; no charge for adult sponsors. For more information call Casa San Ysidro at (505) 898-3915 or call The Albuquerque Museum at (505) 243-7255.
2008 Events
Heritage Day
Saturday, May 17
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Casa San Ysidro will celebrate Heritage Day 2008 with music, performances and artist demonstrations. Admission is free.
Corrales Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 (tentative)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Casa San Ysidro will join the Village of Corrales for Harvest Festival. There will be traditional New Mexico Arts demonstrations and vendors on site during this two day event. Activities include weaving and blacksmith demonstrations, horno bread making, and children's activities. Admission is free.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 6
5 – 8 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season at Casa San Ysidro. The historic home will be decorated with farolitos and holiday greens and all ages can participate in ornament making and singing carols around an open bonfire. Admission is free.