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Fechin Institute

227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
505-758-1710
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Ranked #9 of 26 attractions in Taos
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Historic Sites
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Albuquerque
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The hand carved (by Fechin) wood work and the Russian design elements make the house unique. The art collection is small but engaging. More

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Colorado USA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Just back from main road but worth a stop. Free to locals on Sunday. Nice architecture and art and more so when they have a hosted art show. More

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Lynnfield, Massachusetts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

or go it alone. It's not worth being hurried up by someone who doesn't appreciate the reflection on how the inhabitants used this place decades ago. Beautiful! The gift shop has much to offer also. Bought lots of books and stuff. More

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Reno, Nevada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

on a chilly December afternoon near Christmas, we wondered along the streets to the Fechin Museum and had the place literally to ourselves. If you like art, his work is incredible. More

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Portland, Oregon
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

The Fechin house is the home of Nicolai Fechin, a Russian born artist who settled in Taos. The beautifully preserved house holds his and other artist's work. More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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137 reviews 137 reviews
Reviews in 77 cities Reviews in 77 cities
187 helpful votes 187 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2004
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incredible eye for portraits, he built the house of adobe, and his studio is out back. best museum in town by far! More

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