Art Packaging FAQ, Santa Fe

Armadillo Santa Fe Protective Packaging answers the questions we hear most often from galleries, collectors, and artists across Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. Below you'll find straightforward answers about what we pack and ship, custom packaging works, next-day availability, payment options, and our history serving this community. If your question isn't covered here, call us at 505-983-2161— we're happy to talk through your specific item.


Armadillo Santa Fe Protective Packaging is a family-owned and operated art packing and shipping company based at 3201 Calle Marie, Suite A, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507. With over 20 years of experience, we pack and ship paintings, sculptures, antiques, pottery, electronics, and fragile valuables to destinations worldwide.

Packing, Shipping, and Custom Packaging Explained


These are the questions customers ask most often before entrusting us with a painting, a piece of pottery, or a fragile family heirloom.

  • What Kinds of Items Can Armadillo Santa Fe Pack and Ship?

    We pack and ship paintings, sculptures, antiques, pottery, musical instruments, electronics, and fragile valuables of all kinds. No item is too irregularly shaped or oversized for a custom solution — if it matters to you, we'll build a container that protects it. Call us or explore our custom art packaging services to get started.

  • How Does Armadillo Santa Fe Size Custom Packaging for My Item?

    Every carton and package is measured and built specifically for your piece — not adapted from a standard off-the-shelf box. We measure the item, select protection materials suited to its fragility and weight, then cut and assemble the container to fit precisely. Our custom shipping cartons are available for next-day or scheduled delivery.

  • What Does the Packaging Process Involve for Fine Art or Fragile Items?

    We assess the item for fragility, choose appropriate cushioning—foam, ethafoam, or acid-free tissue—and then build custom packaging around the piece and secure it before sealing. Each package is built in-house at our Santa Fe workshop, not outsourced. Call 505-983-2161 for a packaging quote on your specific item.

  • What Payment Methods Does Armadillo Santa Fe Accept?

    We accept major credit cards, cash, and checks. Call 505-983-2161 to confirm current payment options before visiting — we want to make sure your drop-off goes smoothly. We're open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

  • Does Armadillo Santa Fe Ship Internationally or Only Within the United States?

    We ship worldwide—domestic and international. International shipments require appropriate carrier coordination and customs documentation, which we handle as part of our custom art packaging services. Call 505-983-2161 to talk through the details of your international shipment.

Experience, Credentials, and Service Area


These answers cover who we are, how long we've been doing this, and where we serve — so you know exactly what you're getting before you call.

  • How Long Has Armadillo Santa Fe Protective Packaging Been in Business?

    We have over 20 years of experience in protective art packaging and shipping in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That experience is specific to fine art handling — not general freight. This depth of specialization is what separates us from a standard shipping counter. Call us to speak directly with the team.

  • Is Armadillo Santa Fe a family owned and operated or Locally Owned Business?

    Yes—we're family owned and operated, and locally operated in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This is not a franchise or a national chain. Every job is handled by the same experienced local team at 3201 Calle Marie Suite A. That means personal accountability and genuine care for every item you hand over to us.

  • What Areas Does Armadillo Santa Fe Serve?

    We're based in Santa Fe and serve the full Northern New Mexico region—including Albuquerque, Taos, Los Alamos, Española, Eldorado at Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Pecos, Galisteo, Lamy, Tesuque, Agua Fria, and all surrounding communities. We also ship worldwide for pieces traveling beyond New Mexico. Our address is 3201 Calle Marie Suite A, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507.

  • What Makes Armadillo Santa Fe Different From a Generic Shipping Store?

    Several things: every package is custom-built for the specific piece, not adapted from an off-the-shelf box. Our team has over 20 years of fine art handling experience. Packaging is built in-house at our Santa Fe workshop. And our staff understand the irreplaceable value of what they handle. See our full range of protective packaging and shipping services or call 505-983-2161.

We're Ready to Answer Your Specific Question


If your question wasn't covered above, call us during business hours and we'll talk through your specific item and packaging needs. We're open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at 3201 Calle Marie Suite A, Santa Fe, New Mexico.