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Gallup Cultural Center and its collection
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The city of Gallup renovated the building in 1996 to serve as the Gallup Cultural Center, which is operated by the Southwest Indian Foundation. Besides being a passenger waiting area, the building also houses the Gallup Visitor Center, which moved to the station in 2004. This makes it a central point for visitors to the city.
Cultural Center's Offerings: Museum, Cinema, and Local Artisan Crafts
The Gallup Cultural Center is home to the Storyteller Museum and Gallery of the Masters, which showcase Native American Arts & Culture. It also houses the Kiva Cinema, a coffee shop, and a gift shop. The gift shop features jewelry, pottery, rugs and blankets, and other pieces crafted by local Acoma, Zuni, Navajo, Hopi, and other Native American artisans.
Significant Landmarks: Statues of Navajo Chief Manuelito and Navajo Code Talker
In front of the Gallup Cultural Center, a statue of Navajo Chief Manuelito by Tim Washburn stands in a plaza. Adjacent to the plaza is the "Navajo Code Talker", a 12-foot bronze statue by the renowned Navajo/Ute sculptor Oreland Joe. These statues are significant landmarks in the area.
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