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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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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 Kuaua 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

Friends of Tijeras Pueblo
Location: Neighboring Communities: East Mountains
11776 Hwy 337 S.
Tijeras, NM 87059
Phone: (505) 281-3304
Fax: (505) 281-1176
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A prehistoric site with self-guided interpretive trail - interpretive center.

Historic Nob Hill
Location: Historic Nob Hill
2118 Central Ave. S.E.
PMB 66
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: (505) 265-0433
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Historic shopping & dining district. On Route 66 from Girard to Washington; Lomas to Silver.

Slow down and smell the coffee...and fresh roses, bagels, lavender soaps, roasted chile, massage oils and old books.

Dine-in on gourmet meals, take out fast food, take in a show. Have your tires changed, dresses fitted, checks cashed, neck adjusted, pictures framed, boots repaired, and anything pierced.

Find gifts and necessities in hundreds of local businesses with great style and personal service. Spend a few hours, a few days, or a few years....but don't miss the delights of shopping the Nob Hill & Highland business districts in person.


Historic Old Town
Location: Old Town
Rio Grande N.W. & Central Ave. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 319-4087
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Take a walk through history around Albuquerque's Old Town, the serene village that has been the focal point of community life since 1706.

Quiet hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies are waiting to be discovered. Wrought iron and adobe benches beckon you to rest in the shade and watch people stroll by. Visit historic San Felipe de Neri Church and relax in the Rose Garden.

Shopping in Old Town is a truly delightful experience. Unique items from around the world, as well as those that are distinctly Southwestern, can be found in more than 150 shops, boutiques, galleries and artist studios.

When in New Mexico - Eat like New Mexicans! Try delightful chile dishes which evolved from a combination of Indian and Spanish recipes, or enjoy one of the many restaurants featuring everything from the All-American hamburger to fine Continental cuisine.

For almost three centuries Old Town has been the crossroads of the Southwest. It is a Historical Zone of the City of Albuquerque and home for many families whose ancestors founded the town.


Holocaust & Intolerance Museum of New Mexico
Location: Downtown
616 Central Ave. S.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 247-0606
Fax: (505) 247-0606
Days Open: Tues-Sat
Hours of Operation: 11-3:30
 Handicap Accessible: Full
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The mission of the museum is to combat hate and intolerance through education. Exhibits illustrate historical conflicts caused by prejudice. They include the Holocaust, the Armenian and Greek genocides, the inhumane treatment of Native Americans and slavery in the United States.
Credit Cards: Accepted

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Location: North Valley / Los Ranchos / Corrales
2401 12th St. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 843-7270
Toll Free: (866) 855-7902
Fax: (505) 842-6959
Days Open: Mon-Sun
Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00
 Reservations: Yes  Handicap Accessible: Full  Restaurant: Yes
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Our mission is "To preserve and perpetuate Pueblo culture and to advance understanding by presenting with dignity and respect, the accomplishments and evolving history of the Pueblo people of New Mexico."
Total Meeting Space (Sq. Ft.): 400
Credit Cards: Accepted
Miles To Airport: 10

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is known for presenting each weekend, 52 weeks out of the year, traditional Native American Indian dance performances and guest Art Demonstrators, many of whom are award-winning at major Native American art shows across the country.

We feature changing exhibitions of art, food, culture, history, and current affairs of the Pueblo people and other tribes.


Jemez Valley Business Association
Location: Neighboring Communities: North of Albuquerque
P.O. Box 26
Jemez Springs, NM 87025
Phone: (575) 834-7653
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The Jemez Mountain Trail offers incredible beauty and warm hospitality.

KiMo Theatre
Location: Downtown
423 Central Ave. N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 768-3522
Fax: (505) 768-3542
Days Open: Tue-Sat (Closed City Holidays)
Hours of Operation: Tue-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat: 11am-5pm
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The Kimo Theatre opened on September 19, 1927 as a Pueblo-Deco picture palace; the same year as the first "talkie" opened to moviegoers across the country.

The architecture of this remarkable theater fuses the spirit of the Southwest Indian cultures with modern art elements that were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Fully renovated and restored, with a 650-seat capacity, 21st-Century theatergoers may enjoy the finest in live theater, dance, musical performance and film year 'round in an intimate and lush setting.

In addition to performing arts, tours may be arranged for individuals or groups. For event schedule, ticket information and educational programs, check out our website.


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