Albuquerque Museums

(Albuquerque, New Mexico - NM, USA)



Diverse and fascinating, the museums of Albuquerque cover a range of subjects, educating visitors of all ages. Including the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History and the National Hispanic Cultural Center, many of these attractions reflect the city's interesting past and cultural diversity.

Other popular themes at museums in Albuquerque include natural history, herpetology (zoology of reptiles) and science. Families will enjoy spending time at the Explora Science Center, which stands on Mountain Road, right next to Tigeux Park, and comes with a host of indoor activities and scientific puzzles. Close by and also to be found on Mountain Road is the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, which is again particularly appealing to the younger generation and known for its 'Dawn of the Dinosaurs' Triassic Hall.


American International Rattlesnake Museum

Address: 202 San Felipe NW, Suite A, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87104-1426, USA
Tel: +1 505 242 6569
The Rattlesnake Museum is an exciting and educational family attraction showcasing the hundreds of ways that rattlesnakes and other 'less desirable' animals have influenced our lives. Features include artifacts, memorabilia and the largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes in the world.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discount for seniors, children, military and students

Explora! Science Center and Children's Museum

Address: 1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87104, USA
Tel: +1 505 224 8300
Albuquerque's Explora Science Center and Children's Museum aims to create opportunities for inspirational discovery and lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology and art. The center boasts over 250 hands-on exhibits that will engage visitors of all ages.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discount for seniors and children

New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum

Address: 415 Central Avenue NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87102, USA
Tel: +1 505 247 0606
The New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum and Study Center in Albuquerque is a national institute for the prevention of hate and intolerance. The organization is dedicated to combating hate and intolerance through education. Exhibitions show the history of the Holocaust during WWII, including exhibits from survivors and replicas of concentration camp facilities. Other exhibits here educate visitors about genocide that has occurred throughout history.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 15:30
Admission: by donation

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

Address: 1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87104, USA
Tel: +1 505 841 2800
This fascinating attraction features dinosaur skeletons, gem and environmental exhibitions, aquariums and more. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science also boasts a sophisticated planetarium and is a particularly popular family attraction.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children

The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

Address: 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87104, USA
Tel: +1 505 243 7255
The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History contains the largest collection of Spanish colonial artifacts in the US and documents New Mexico's fascinating past. Exhibitions include a weaving display, permanent art collections and a traditional 18th-century adobe house.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discount for seniors and children, children under three free

The National Hispanic Cultural Center

Address: 1701 4th SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico NM, 87102, USA
Tel: +1 505 246 2261
Located within the historic Barelas neighborhood on the Camino Real, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the study, advancement and presentation of Hispanic culture, arts and humanities.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, children under 16 free