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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Tinkertown Museum

Location: Neighboring Communities: East Mountains

121 Sandia Crest Rd .

Sandia Park, NM 87047

Phone: (505) 281-5233

Days Open: Mon-Sun: April - Nov.
Hours of Operation: 9-6

www.tinkertown.com

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Tinkertown is open daily from April 1 to November 1 & located on the Turquoise Trail on the road to Sandia Crest.

Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Motorcoach/RV Parking: Yes
Miles To Airport: 25

Tinkertown Museum is a folk art museum created over 40 years ago by the late Ross Ward (1940-2002), are showcased in Tinkertown Museum including a 1880's miniature animated western town & three-ring circus.

What was once a four-room summer cabin has been transformed into a 22-room legacy showcasing the genius of one man's life work. The construction utilizes over 50,000 glass bottles & other available recycled materials to display animated miniature western town, circus, saddle show & much more.

Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway - Turquoise Trail Association

Location: Neighboring Communities: East Mountains

121 Sandia Crest Rd, Box 303

NM 536 to Sandia Crest and NM 14

Sandia Park, NM 87047

Phone: (505) 281-5233

www.turquoisetrail.org

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You are on an incredible high country journey, a breathtaking National Scenic Byway drive. Beginning 15 minutes east of ABQ, your journey takes you on the back road to Santa Fe.

Take I-40 E to the Tijeras exit (175). Spend a half-day or several days exploring. Drive to 360-degree vistas at 10,678 ft atop Sandia Crest in the Cibola National Forest. Hike, bike, ski, golf & shop while visiting our restored ghost towns, art communities & 4 museums. Get the latest information at the ranger station one mile south of the interstate or pick up our brochure at many NM locations.

Travel the artful way to Santa Fe along the Turquoise Trail. Explore some of NM's most unique towns, restaurants, Bed & Breakfasts, shops, attractions, studios, galleries & museums. Enjoy outdoor recreation & scenic views all along the Turquoise Trail, designated a National Scenic Byway in 2002. Visit our website for more info.

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	Email Us Add to Trip Planner Get A Map
Explore archaeology of a 12,000-year generalized time line. Open May - Nov.