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Old Town Albuquerque Attractions
All of the following attractions are located in Old Town
Old Town is 1 blk. n. of the 2000 blk. of Central Ave. N.W. (US 66) and .5 mi. s. of the I-40 Rio Grande Blvd. exit. The city's original settlement, founded in 1706, was named for the Duke of Albuquerque. Old Town is a visible record of the area's evolution from small village to big city. Shops and galleries in Old Town Plaza offer artwork, jewelry, food and specialty items. American Indians also sell their handicrafts around the plaza. The 1793 San Felipe de Neri Church, on the plaza's north side, represents an interesting mix of Victorian and basic adobe architecture. An information booth in Plaza Don Luis provides free maps.
American International Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe St. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 242-6569
American International Rattlesnake Museum is at 202 San Felipe St. N.W. More than 30 species of rattlesnakes are displayed at the museum, which offers films and information about snakes and other reptiles. Artwork featuring snakes, herpetological fossils and skeletons, and other items also are featured. Allow 30 minutes minimum.
Admission: Admission $3.50; over 59, $3; ages 3-12, $2.50
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-5
Credit Cards: AE, DS, MC, VI
The Turquoise Museum
2107 Central N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 247-8650
The Turquoise Museum is at 2107 Central Ave. N.W. A mine tunnel provides entrance to this museum, which features rare turquoise specimens from around the world. Interactive silversmith and lapidary demonstrations are offered.
Admission: Admission $4; over 59 and under 13, $3; family rate $10
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5; closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
Credit Cards: AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
2000 Mountain Rd. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 243-7255
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History is at 2000 Mountain Rd. N.W. The museum features art of the Southwest and explores 400 years of Albuquerque history through permanent displays, exhibitions and guided walking tours of Old Town. The collection includes works from major New Mexican artists from the early 20th century to the present. Children's exhibits and a sculpture garden also are featured. Guided tours are available. Allow 2 hours minimum.
Admission: Admission $4; over 64, $2; ages 4-12, $1; free to all first Wed. of the month
Hours: Tues.-Sun. 9-5. Thirty-minute gallery tours depart Tues.-Sun. at 2. Sculpture garden tours depart Tues.-Sat. at 10, Apr.-Oct. Old Town walking tours depart Tues.-Sun. at 11, mid-May to mid-Dec. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
Credit Cards: MC, VI
National Atomic Museum
1905 Mountain Rd. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87185
Phone: (505) 245-2137
National Atomic Museum is at 1905 Mountain Rd. N.W. The nation's official museum for the history and science of the Nuclear Age features replicas of the world's first two atomic weapons, Little Boy and Fat Man. Exhibits include The Manhattan Project; WW II and The Cold War; Secret No More--A Look Into Russia's Nuclear Weapon Museums; Waging Peace--The History of Arms Control; Seeing Is Healing--Nuclear Medicine; and Power Up--Nuclear Energy. History films are shown daily. Allow 30 minutes minimum.
Admission: Admission $5; over 60, military with ID and ages 7-18, $4
Hours: Daily 9-5; closed Jan. 1, Easter, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
Credit Cards: DS, MC, VI
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
1801 Mountain Rd. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 841-2800
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is .5 mi. s. of I-40 on Rio Grande Blvd., then 2 blks. e. to 1801 Mountain Rd. N.W. The origins and geological history of the Southwest are explored through full-scale dinosaur models, a walk-through volcano, an ice age cave replica, a time machine and a fossil preparation area. A saltwater tide pool, a hands-on naturalist center and botanical exhibits also are offered. The Lodestar Astronomy Center features planetarium shows and the Virtual Voyages simulation theater. The Lockheed Martin DynaTheater presents giant-screen film adventures to exotic locales. Allow 1 hour minimum.
Admission: Museum $6; over 59, $5; ages 3-12, $3. DynaTheater or planetarium shows $6; over 59, $5; ages 3-12, $3. Virtual Voyages $4; under 36 inches tall or under age 4 are not permitted. Combination tickets are available
Hours: Daily 9-5; closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. DynaTheater films are shown on the hour; other show times vary
Credit Cards: DS, MC, VI
Explora!
1701 Mountain Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 224-8300
Explora! is at 1701 Mountain Rd. NW. Visitors wander through a maze of personal learning centers at this innovative museum, which features more than 250 hands-on science, technology and art exhibits. Small laboratories offer experiments in mathematics, physics, robotics, engineering, music and art. Giant bubbles, hair-raising demonstrations of static electricity and a laminar-flow fountain will entertain children and adults alike. Allow 1 hour minimum.
Admission: Admission $7; over 64, $5; ages 1-11, $3
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. noon-6; closed Jan. 1, July 4, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
Credit Cards: DS, MC, VI
The Albuquerque Aquarium and The Rio Grande Botanic Garden
2601 N.W. Central St.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 764-6200
The Albuquerque Aquarium and The Rio Grande Botanic Garden are at 2601 N.W. Central Ave. Marine habitats of the Gulf of Mexico and other ecosystems are presented at the aquarium. Tanks contain stingrays, jellyfish, eels, sharks and other aquatic life. The botanic garden features Mediterranean and desert conservatories, a children's fantasy garden, water and plant exhibits, demonstration gardens, the PNM Butterfly Pavilion, a butterfly-hummingbird garden and the Rio Grande Heritage Farm. Food is available. Allow 1 hour, 30 minutes minimum.
Admission: Admission $7; over 64 and ages 3-12, $3. Combination ticket with the Rio Grande Zoo $10; over 64 and ages 3-12, $5
Hours: Daily 9-5 (also Sat.-Sun. 5-6, June-Aug.); closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Credit Cards: MC, VI
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