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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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 development. Will be world-class, exploring the history of transportation.

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

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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