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4.4 (102 reviews)
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Evie S.

Enjoyed visiting here I was really touched by seeing the seesaw/teeter totter that was placed across the border with Mexico for kids on both sides of the border to play on. Seeing it and the video showing what they did with it was probably my favorite thing to see in the museum! It was cool to see it and learn about it. I also enjoyed the paintings and other art pieces in that same room. In another room I enjoyed the food history and general history exhibits. I was asked to put my backpack in a coin operated locker. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

Robyn P.

Albuquerque is so lucky to have this amazing museum! Filled with beautiful exhibits on both Albuquerque and the Southwest, this museum is a must see while visiting Albuquerque. Admission is very reasonable and the air conditioning felt wonderful on this hot summer day. We spent 3 hours there and could have even stayed longer, there was so much to see. The museum is immaculately maintained. There is a gift shop and café. I will include some photos from our visit.

Shapes and colors
Pat A.

Always a must see museum for everyone. Went for the 3rd Thursdays and checked out the newest exhibition, Light, Space and the Shape of Time. My partner and I were really impressed with all the new items in the shop. Lots of great puzzles, water colors and different pens and art supplies. The exhibition of the young people's photography was worth the trip as well!

Unwoven Light
Tammy N.

The BEST museum in ABQ, especially with the "Light, Space, and Time" exhibition. "Unwoven Light was an absolute favorite.

Kate C.

Beautiful museum in Old Town with lots of exhibits and educational videos. It has some incredible local art that's very unique to the area and some pieces by Salvador Dali and Picasso and the other greats.

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John D.

Hall of Duty Built in 1967, and with 4,000 sq ft of space, the Albuquerque Museum houses a stellar collection celebrating all things ABQ from the good and even the not-so good of history, especially in relation to the Native Americans. We weren't planning on visiting but decided to go on a whim as we were visiting Old Town--and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! The Good: *Great location right outside Old Town ABQ--which is s must-visit fwiw. *Inexpensive to visit at only $6/adults & $4/kids (4-12yo) * 3-hr validated parking for the parking lot directly behind the museum on 19th Street NW. *Free locker rental *Large collection of 10,000 artworks, 35,000 historical objects, and 130,000 archived photographs. *Super friendly staff *Museum isn't that large, but the quality of the displays made it seem bigger than it is as you lingered from one display to the next. You're gonna need all three of those validated parking hours. *One of the nicest gift shops I've seen at a museum; lots of fun stuff to explore. *You can tell that a city that could pull off a fantastic museum like this truly take great pride in their heritage and care about their city. Sad to say, my hometown could never pull off something this classy that people would actually *want* to visit. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Meh: *The fact you have to pay to park at a museum or a small boutique shopping district seems a bit absurd to me, but what do I know. At least it's fairly inexpensive at a meager $1/hr The Ugly: *The fact that we almost missed visiting this museum. Conclusion: Fantastic museum to visit if you want to learn more about ABQ and the surrounding area from pre-colonial times to the present day.

Tanya M.

I was inspired. Moved. Educated. This was the last stop on the leg of my trip. I really enjoyed learning about Albuquerque history and how the different Pueblo peoples were treated throughout history. It was also encouraging to see the potential for the future of the people of Albuquerque.

Robert C.

Special extensive exhibition of the paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe. Remember being fascinated by the life of Georgia O'Keeffe 1887-1986. Married 1924 1946 to famous New York artists Alfred Stieglitz. Georgia spent the first the last 40 years of her life as a widow which is what happens when you marry someone 24 years older than yourself. She traveled back and forth from New York City to New Mexico starting in 1929 leaving Alfred in New York City. Moved to New Mexico permanently after Alfred's death in 1946. Changed from painting New York skyscrapers to New Mexico landscape at her Ghost ranch just outside Santa Fe. Famous for painting animal skulls, flowers and landscapes. One of her flower paintings " Jimsome weed" sold in 2014 for 44 million dollars. Not a fan of her modern American art styles. The landscape especially look too abstract and unreal, almost like flowing jello no sharp edges no details no drawings of human faces. I have attached a large number of paintings by other New Mexico painters. Easy to determine which paintings were hers, compared to other New Mexico painters. I like the old west artist like Frederick Remington's. Romanticized images of Native Americans, colorful sunset scenes and mountain scenes still appeal to me, despite being painted before WW2. Five stars for three hours of entertainment for only $4 for seniors.

Andrew Wyeth; Karl; 1948; egg tempera on panel
Paul L.

Bones. One of the shared threads of Georgia O'Keeffe and Henry Moore. You've seen skulls in her paintings. Bones of all kinds were a visceral and direct influence in the sculptures of Moore. (Other artists of the mid-20th century were also under the spell of bones and it would be worth mounting an exhibition on just this subject.) This exhibition illustrates the commonality between the two with more works than I expected. It's a satisfying experience that is worth seeing before it closes at the end of the month. A surprising exhibition is Dictators and the 'Disappeared: Democracy Lost and Restored.' It's certainly timely and discomforting as we approach our own elections next year that straddle democracy versus a headlong tilt toward autocracy. Featuring plenty of posters and arpilleras, textiles incorporating recycled fabrics that illustrate themes of human rights violations, this exhibition is quite compelling. Finally, the museum itself is a regional one that generally tells more of a story of New Mexico via art than attempting to tackle and house a broader collection of art from around the world. This museum leaves that task to larger cities.

Tiam L.

This was an awesome museum! It holds 7 different galleries! Not only art and installations but lots of New Mexico and Indigenous history as well. So worth the visit, you can honestly spend a significant amount of time with what is offered. My favorite parts were the interactive areas of the galleries. I loved seeing old technology items like the HUGE cash register, and the first generation cameras, radios, and televisions. After you're done with the galleries, you can take a seat at their small cafe for a bite. Or you can head to their gift shop right next to the cafe. Don't sleep on the gift shop! Lots of cool unique items!

New Mexico Art
Ann L.

This was a great way to spend an afternoon before the conference I was in town to attend started. The $6 admission fee for out of state adults is an amazing deal. The museum is a combination of New Mexico art, New Mexico history with emphasis on the history and culture of the city of Albuquerque, and the state's historic involvement in the development of nuclear weapons and ongoing military, tech and other related industries. There was also a special exhibit featuring general American art. The range and quality of the exhibits was truly impressive. I learned a lot about the founding and early days of the city and didn't realize how old Albuquerque is. The exhibit on the nuclear testing and ongoing impact of the nuclear waste was nicely done, and includes personal stories of people impacted. The grounds around the museum are worth spending some time in as well; the cacti were in bloom and the sculpture garden is extensive. Definitely don't miss this if you're in Old Town!

Megan C.

I wish every city had a museum like this! I loved getting to know ABQ's past, present, and future through this museum. Each exhibit was not created equal, but they each told their own very unique story. The staff here was SO friendly and they are taking COVID precautions very seriously. I enjoyed their newer exhibit of photography and early artists from Santa Fe and ABQ region. We were staying quite close by and walked over from our Old Town airbnb. This is a rather large museum and you should be prepared to come hydrated, fed, and ready for at LEAST two hours of exploring to fully enjoy. I thought the price was super reasonable and absolutely would go back if the opportunity presented itself!

Park Place by Glenna Goodacre
Helene S.

Visited the beautiful East Sculpture Garden on both cloudy and sunny morning walks. Throughout the garden, a theme of people, places and interconnectedness reverberates in the large outdoor sculptures. Located on the eastern lawn of the Albuquerque Museum near Old Town, it was nice to leisurely explore this garden. "Park Place" has different generations of people and a dog utilizing an undulating park bench. The large scale La Jornada/Cuarto Centenario pays tribute to the guide, soldiers, families and animals and the hardships, challenges and struggles they faced to colonize New Mexico in 1598. Oñate, who led this journey, was convicted in 1614 for his mistreatment of the people of Acoma Pueblo. "Prayer" by Allan Houser blends both an abstract body with a natural Apache face, hands and headdress. His works often demonstrated how the the land, the people and the spiritual world should harmoniously work together. "Floating Mesa" by Jesus Moroles brings together earth, water and sky. Michael Naranjo was blinded and lost use of his right hand at age 22 after being struck by a grenade while serving in the Vietnam War. During his hospitalization, he asked for some clay, thus beginning his career as a sculptor. Using only his left hand and no tools, he creates his sculptures by hand without tools from his childhood memories on the Santa Clara Pueblo. Amazing to see his sculpture, "The Dancer," which is so full of energy. Nice for a visit near Old Town.

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4.4(101 reviews)
1.6 miBarelas/South Valley

Tips: buy tickets ahead of time online (time slots do sell out often), arrive 10 minutes early…read more(there is a direct connected parking lot for the museum with spots reserved for their guests), and be prepared to learn so much! The front door may be locked if you don't arrive in time, my tips are yours to success :)) This museum is family owned, and the layout in a beautiful historical castle is just amazing. Antiques adorn every room. The displays are well lit and have information for you to read and over 50 QR codes to scan for more interactive experience. Every room is curated by specific topics and designed to showcase an amazing collection and teach the patrons so much. Whether you're interested in the mining aspect, different countries that used turquoise over the generations, spotting imitations, what mines produce different variations, or learning about the family who started the museum, there is something for all. There are sample stones and areas set up to test your own knowledge at different turquoise and spotting fakes. And a mine you can go inside. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to going back next time in town. Dont forget to stop and browse the collection for sale in the gift shop. I picked up a few pieces from the sleeping beauty mine, my fav!

This is a comprehensive, family owned museum all about turquoise! The collection is vast with a…read moremulti faceted view of turquoise across time and the world! I really appreciated the opportunity to visit this museum and learn more about turquoise and more.

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4.3(193 reviews)
1.0 miNorth Valley/Los Ranchos

Congratulations to the Indian Pueblo cultural center, and they're opening of the new exhibit…read more"Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery" It is more than an art experience-- grounded in Clay has a meaningful connection to culture, history, and living tradition. What makes this exhibit especially powerful is its voice. Rather than being interpreted solely through a traditional museum lens, Grounded in Clay is curated by members of the Pueblo Pottery Collective--artists and cultural stewards who bring firsthand perspective and storytelling to each piece. That authenticity comes through in a way that is both educational and deeply personal. You have time, it will be here for a little bit, but don't wait too long because you want to share the experience with others

A joyous stop into the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. We…read morewere in town the other week for the holidays. There were many different holiday celebrations going on. One that we had heard a few times about was the gingerbread contest at the cultural center. We had been here briefly a couple years ago and had vowed to come back, so this seemed like an excellent reason. We arrived in the mornign and there were plenty of people there lready. The front had the contest. There were dozens of gingerbread creations. A fella there gave us a clipboard so we could all judge and pick our favorites from different categories. After we spent time appreciating the artistic creations, we went ahead and checked out the center as well There were plenty of rooms with artifacts, video displays, and historical breakdowns of the many Pueblos around New Mexico. We learned a lot that day. I'm proud of my family, being inquisitive and appreciating the many people of the New Mexico tribes that day. It's a fun museum to pop into.

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4.5(98 reviews)
0.2 miOld Town

If you like quirky attractions then you don't want to miss this one! It's in Old Town and a nice…read moreway to change things up Parking: There seems to be a lot you can park in if visiting old town in general. We found some street parking and enjoyed exploring the whole walkable shopping area which is how we came across this spot Shopping: There is a shop at the front with Knick knacks and museum merch. The shop is a bit cluttered but it adds to the quirky vibe. They do have a pressed penny machine but it's broken, so they sell pre-pressed Pennies You also get a certificate for completing the museum which is a cute touch Exhibit: They have all kinds of rattlesnake and friends (spiders, tortoises, lizards,etc) items, history, etc. they also have live creatures. I don't know much about how they should live but they seemed to be moving around plenty and in general good health They also have a sign to watch out for the free roaming tortoises but we never saw them. Turns out one was on tour and the other was in a pen outside The owner was super nice too and took the time to tell us about the animals outside which was nice

I had known about the Rattlesnake Museum from the State Fair, but I hadn't ever seen this place in…read moreOld Town. We spent about an hour, twenty minutes here. Prices are reasonable and parking is whatever you can find in Old Town. There's several different species of snakes, a few lizards and horny toads, tarantulas, and my favorite Gracie the desert tortoise (who was roaming around in a metal enclosure out front). Like my dad says, "that was cool". 225 #62

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