The Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM
505-242-4600
Enjoy contemporary and traditional art and history exhibitions. Attend workshops and lectures for children and adults. Relax in the serene sculpture Garden and savor the surroundings. Visit the museum, gift shop, La Tienda. Free Admission and parking. Open Tues.-Sun., 9am-Spm. Closed Mondays and Holidays "it's Priceless....lt's Free!".
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th Street NW.
Albuquerque, NM
505-843-7270
Be enchanted by traditional Indian Dances and Craft Demonstrations held at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico. Enjoy the permanent and changing exhibits of the Pueblo's history and shop the shops for great buys on Indian Jewelry and Crafts. Try some Native American cuisine.
Museum of Natural History & Science
1801 Mountain Road NW.
Albuquerque, NM
505-841-2802
Experience billions of years of natural history. Walk through an active volcano, explore a cool ice age cave, gaze up at some of the largest dinosaurs that ever lived, and ride in the evolator time machine. The Dynamax Theater giant screen action. Subway sandwich shop & NatureWorks store Handicapped accessible. Open every day except non-holiday Mondays 9am-5pm.
National Atomic Museum
Kirtland Air Force Base
Albuquerque, NM
505-284-3243
Tracing the history of the development of the Atomic bomb. Full scale models of missiles, a 8-52 bomber, and other aircraft. On the grounds of Kirtland AFB-visitors obtain passes at the Wyoming Blvd. SE gate and may have to show car registration, proof of insurance and driver's license. Open daily 9-5
Rattlesnake Museum
Old Town
202 San Felipe NW.
Albuquerque, NM
505-242-6569
See the world's largest collection of different species of live rattlesnake. Displayed in beautifully recreated natural landscapes. this exhibit is fascinating to both adults and kids. Also available at the museum store are a large selection of rattlesnake art and artifacts. The T-shirts make excellent souvenirs.
Tinkertown Museum
Turquoise Trail One
Albuquerque, NM
505-281-5233
An amazing animated, miniature wood-carved western town and three ring circus; bottle glass rooms; potter's studio. On the Turquoise Trail 1, 112 miles west of Highway 14 on the Sandia Crest Road (Highway 536). Open daily from April October. Call for more information.
Wright's Indian Museum
6600 Indian School Road NE (in Park Square at Louisiana)
Albuquerque, NM
505-883-6122
Started by Mrs. Chernoff and her late husband, Sam, who collected prize pieces from the early years of this country, including artifacts of the Anasazi culture. For an engrossing experience in culture and design, visit Wright's. Open 10-6 Mon. Sat. Admission free.
Yesterdave's Auto Museum
10601 Montgomery NE
Albuquerque, NM
505-293-0033
Inspired by the legendary Carroll Shelby, creator of the Cobra, Ford Cobra Mustang and the Dodge Viper, the museum is home to many celebrity and collector automobiles; from John Lennon's Rolls Royce, Elvis Presley's Mercedes Lime, to Carroll Shelby team race car. All proceeds benefit the Carroll shelby Heart fund. Open weekends: Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 11-8pm and Sunday 12- 8pm.