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ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUMS, CULTURAL & HISTORICAL CENTERS

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Visiting Albuquerque museums and the city’s cultural and historic centers offers a fun and fascinating look at the history that shaped New Mexico and the blend of cultures that makes this area so unique. For an introduction to New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos, be sure to visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which offers information and resources on Native American culture, history and art. If you’re interested in the area’s Spanish heritage, don’t miss the National Hispanic Cultural Center where you can learn about the Day of the Dead traditions, see world-class flamenco performances and enjoy other cultural events. Albuquerque’s Museum of Art and History has exhibits on the city’s origins as a Spanish colonial village, which will give you a whole new perspective on our city. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History also includes artworks in all traditions, from the works of indigenous peoples to Spanish colonial art to cutting-edge modern installations. Albuquerque history and science museums are easy to find with this online museum and cultural city guide.

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University of New Mexico Art Museum
Location: Midtown/University
UNM Center for the Arts
North of Central at Cornell
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1416
Phone: (505) 277-4001
Fax: (505) 277-7315
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The University of New Mexico Art Museum was founded in 1963 & since then its permanent collection has grown to over 30,000 objects-paintings, drawings, prints, photographs & sculpture-the largest fine art collection in the State of NM. The Museum offers a regular program of lectures, gallery talks, symposia, docent tours, printed gallery guides & catalogs to complement its exhibitions.

The University Art Museum's mission is to educate about & through art. Along with this primary mission, we directly support the academic programs of UNM, enrich the cultural life of the region & contribute to the international scholarly community.

While the University Art Museum accepts its special responsibility as the only state institution to regularly exhibit world-class art from outside of this region, it also seeks through its programs to provide a context for the cultures that have flourished in this state.


Unser Racing Museum
Location: North Valley / Los Ranchos / Corrales
1776 Montano Rd. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 341-1776
Toll Free: (800) 258-6737
Fax: (505) 342-1776
Days Open: Daily
Hours of Operation: 10-4
 Handicap Accessible: Full
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Evening hours available by appointment for group functions. Over 30 race cars. The history of 4 generations of Unsers.
Total Meeting Space (Sq. Ft.): 250
Credit Cards: Accepted

Wheels Museum (Development Office)
Location: Downtown
1501 First St. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 243-6269
Fax: (505) 842-0747
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Still in early development, the museum will be a world-class attraction, exploring the history of transportation.

Albuquerque Museum of Art & History (Old Town)
Location: Old Town
2000 Mountain Rd. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 243-7255
Fax: (505) 764-6546
Days Open: Tue-Sun
Hours of Operation: 9-5
 Handicap Accessible: Full  Restaurant: Yes
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Tue-Sun 9-5pm. Located in Historic Old Town. Sculpture garden, museum store. Closed Mondays.
Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Miles To Airport: 7

Art of the southwest & 400 years of ABQ history through permanent displays & travelling exhibitions.

Admission is free the first Wednesday of the month & Sundays from 9am-1pm.


American International Rattlesnake Museum (Old Town)
Location: Old Town
202 San Felipe St. N.W.
Ste. A
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 242-6569
Fax: (505) 242-6569
Days Open: Mon-Sun
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: Noon-6, Sat: 10-6, Sun: 1-5
 Handicap Accessible: Full
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Open Daily. Dedicated to animal conservation & preservation through education. World's largest collection.

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, The
Location: Balloon Fiesta Park/N. I-25
9201 Balloon Museum Dr. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (505) 768-6020
Fax: (505) 768-6021
Days Open: Tue-Sun
Hours of Operation: 9-5
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The exhibits designed for the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum will help the visitor see and understand how hot air and gas balloons have been used for adventure, scientific experiments, arts, warfare and the exploration of space.
Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Miles To Airport: 13

The exhibit design focuses on intergenerational audiences with topics ranging from the general to the specific, the historic, to the most recent ballooning feats.

The Museum is currently recruiting volunteers to assist with educational programs and special events. Rental space for weddings, banquets, meetings and other events is available. The museum features a spectacular view of the Fiesta Park and the Sandia Mountains.


Archaeology and Material Culture Museum
Location: Neighboring Communities: East Mountains
22 Calvary Rd.
(4 miles N of Hwy 14)
Cedar Crest, NM 87008-0582
Phone: (505) 281-2005
Fax: (505) 281-4745
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Explore archaeology of a 12,000-year generalized time line. Open May - Nov.

Casa San Ysidro - Alb Museum of Art & History
Location: North Valley / Los Ranchos / Corrales
973 Old Church Rd.
Corrales, NM 87048
Phone: (505) 898-3915
Fax: (505) 897-8828
Days Open: Wed-Sun
Hours of Operation: Tours: Wed-Sat: 9:30 & 1:30: Sun: 2:00
 Handicap Accessible: Full
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Visit Casa San Ysidro, the historic house of The Albuquerque Museum, a reconstructed 18th/19th century NM home in the village of Corrales. The adobe house is a prized piece of the past filled with Hispanic folk art, textiles & furniture collections.
Admission: Yes
Miles To Airport: 20

Inside Casa San Ysidro, visitors will see one of the most extensive collections of handwoven floor coverings & hand-forged Spanish Colonial iron tools in the United States. Each room is painted with various pigments found in NM's soil, there are 26 inch thick adobe walls & an impressive sala with a church ceiling & a red flagstone floor from Acoma Pueblo. There is no modern heating or cooling.


Coronado State Monument
Location: Neighboring Communities: North of Albuquerque
485 Kuava Rd (I-25 exit 242)
1 mi West of Bernalillo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Phone: (505) 867-5351
Fax: (505) 867-1733
Days Open: Wed-Mon
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5
 Handicap Accessible: Full
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Museum, pueblo ruins, 14th century mural paintings.
Admission: Adults $3.00 17 & Under Free
Credit Cards: Accepted
Miles To Airport: 20

Explora (Old Town)
Location: Old Town
1701 Mountain Rd. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 224-8300
Fax: (505) 224-8350
Days Open: Mon-Sun
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat: 10-6, Sun: 12-6
 Handicap Accessible: Full
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Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6. NM's premier hands-on learning center. Activities, exhibits, gift shop.
Credit Cards: Accepted

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