Just imagine the unique opportunity to take a trip back into time and stroll through six museums in the Historic Old Town district. These beloved museums will allow you to get a true grasp of the art and culture in Albuquerque.
I recommend starting with my favorite museum. The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. This museum will lavish you with art of the Southwest and the History of Albuquerque dating back 12,000 years when the Anasazi Indians settled in the area. This art museum features works of Albuquerque artisans, history exhibits, traveling exhibitions, a sculpture garden, gallery store and a casual cafe. This museum is a relaxing and educational experience for all.
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The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science explores the natural history of New Mexico. Visitors will see huge dinosaur skeletons recovered from the deserts of New Mexico, walk through an fictitious ice cave and volcano!
This museum is a great adventure for your group or family.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 841-2802
The Explora Museum is here too! A hands on museum full of wonders and mind charging exhibits. Features hands-on displays in science, technology and arts. Children and adults will be delighted with each exhibit project. One of my favorites is the bubble table. The most amusing display to me is the air born bike ride. I did not try it but it sure looked like a lot of fun!
The Rattlesnake Museum has the worlds largest varied species of rattlesnakes. Even if you are afraid of snakes you will be sincerely amused by the artful display of these rattlers.
The Turquoise Museum Rare & spectacular turquoise specimens from around the world. You will experience displays of geology, history, mythology and lapidary. The Turquoise Museum is the repository for a mind-boggling collection of turquoise. Little pieces, huge pieces, veined, smooth, carved, blue, and green. There's raw turquoise, fresh from the wall of a mine, and polished turquoise. There's turquoise in cases from more than 60 mines around the world. Gift shop on site.www.turquoisemuseum.com
