It doesn't take long to find it unique and interesting. Newer to an older all wood car, wind up…read more(crank) cars and so much more! I recommend it!

A fantastic museum that features mostly (but not all) pre-1940s cars, including early 1900s cars…read more The cars are amazingly well restored and there is a 2,000 sq ft gift shop with lots of car books, signs, hats, etc. to buy. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the place is squeaky clean and cool, there are clean bathrooms and a water fountain onsite, with plenty of parking in the lot. IMPORTANT NOTE: This place is hard to find on maps and most GPS systems. The address does not work. The official mailing address does not work on GPS systems or even on a map, its a MailIng Address only: 3650A Highway 528 Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144 Google Maps on the website does not work, Google does not accurately place this location at all, do not use it. This has been verified by all the visitors that use Google Maps or Droid phones/Tablets Apple Maps on your Mac, iPhone or iPad do work precisely, but when you get there you will need to actually look at the screen to see that the building is a block east of 528 (i.e. you cant see that the building is not actually on 528 and the streets are not marked), just drive down the narrow (unmarked) street and watch the Map app, you'll see the building on the right side. J&R Vintage Auto Museum really is a block South of 550, and a block East of 528 in Rio Rancho near the intersection of 528 and 550. The official mailing address is on 528 but the building is not there, the building actually on a small street a block away from that map address. In reality its close to the intersection of. Christopher and Gabby Lane but neither one of those show up on any maps. The best way to find it if you don't have an iPhone is to simply use the GPS coordinates 35.323084,-106.571464 If you type that (accurately) in the search window of your iPhone or iPad's Maps app then it will place you right in the parking lot for the museum. If you can't do that then map your way to Montoya Road and 528 which is the the nearest major intersection that actually shows up on most maps. Turn East on Montoya Road then take the first street on the left then make the forst right. The building is on the right. http://www.jrvintageautos.com

This place is pretty cool. I'd plan for about 2 hours here…read more It's a little bit aged but the exhibits are still interesting and engaging for my little ones. My child's favorite was probably the volcano (probably due to the floor is lava!). The dinosaur exhibits give life sized diorama vibes. The room with live animals had some hands on stuff for the kids to explore and they appreciated that a lot. They really enjoy stamping animal prints in the sand. The volunteer that we engaged with in the temp exhibit was super informative and left us full of knowledge about animal adaptations and evolution. Overall, it's a cool place and we'd come again.

I really love this museum, I can't wait for it to reopen to see the improvements they are making!…read moreMy favorite part is walking through earths full timeline, and the discovery area with the live animals. It's so bright and a huge space! I think they're well balanced by having great info for adults, but making the space extremely visually engaging for children. The movie area is cool, but the 3D glasses tend to give me a headache. Def worth stopping by, and I can't wait to review again after they reopen!

We came to Albuquerque specifically to see this museum. This museum pretty much covers everything…read morenuclear, from weapons, from replicas of bombs, to actual nuclear delivery systems. It also covers nuclear. Usage in peace time. There are a lot of very interesting exhibits. Probably one of the most surprising, was actually. A nuclear cannon, which could lob a nuclear shell some 20 miles. There are just lots of interesting exhibits like this. The main reason we were here, was because my brother wanted to see what was basically the top half of his former submarine, the USS James K Polk. This was the last submarine he served on before he retired. He was telling me all kinds of neat stories about the sub, and other others heard him talking to me, and he ended up telling quite a few other people about the sub also. There is just so much to see and do in this museum, you could easily spend two or three hours here. The prices are reasonable and they do offer a military/veterans discount. This was cool. Thanks.

Great place to go and check out the cool nuclear stuff they have! Military is $12! Everything was…read morecool to look at and take some pics. Got some pins and some nice souvenirs

The Albuquerque Museum is an absolute gem and, in my opinion, a must see when visiting! My husband…read moreand I visit frequently from Denver, CO as a weekend getaway and I can't recall a single trip where this stop hasn't been on our list. The Museum is well situated in Old Town and an easy bop over from the shops. In fact, if you visit on a Sunday morning, the museum is free of charge and shares a parking lot with Old Town. You can have your parking validated by the museum and spend some time at both. The permanent exhibits at the museum are expertly organized and there's almost certainly something for everyone. You could easily spend the day learning about local New Mexico artists in many different formats, or enjoy the rotating exhibits. Even if a rotating exhibit doesn't sound particularly interesting, I highly encourage you to check it out. The curator at this museum does an absolutely fantastic job of keeping things engaging. There's a particularly profound permanent piece that I highly encourage one to find, which is a video accompanied by a teeter-totter. And don't miss the sculpture garden outside! The gift shop is worth a stop, too. Many of the museum gift shops that I've stopped in over the years are filled with, well, junk--items largely irrelevant to the visit. The Albuquerque Museum, though, showcases local artisans, local food, and so much more. I almost always leave with something from their Los Poblanos case and a new coffee table book about the southwest. Can't recommend this gem enough!

This place is great to escape to when it's so hot outside just wish you were able to have a glass…read moreof wine and enjoy the art . The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful . There's so much to do and see you'll have to come back over the course of a few days to see it all .

This was my favorite outing during my trip to Albuquerque! This place is full of whimsy, art,…read morecreativity and joy! One of my favorite places in the world is The House on the Rock in Spring Green, WI. When I was at Tinkertown I felt like I was at a mini version of it. How cool to find out that Tinkertown was inspired by The House on the Rock! Tinkertown was created by artist Ross Ward. His wife keeps it running to honor his memory and to share his creations. Ross started creating figures out of wood in junior high school! I love the glass bottle walls. Bring some quarters or get them from the cashier for the many moving contraptions throughout the museum. There are hand painted inspirational signs throughout Tinkertown. There's a Western town. There are miniatures. There's an art car. It's filled with so much! I felt giddy at this place just like I did at House on the Rock. It's a place for all ages. Free parking out front.

Sometimes big joy comes in tiny packages... Tinkertown…read morereally is the perfect quirky roadside stop near Albuquerque, and it's great for children and adults alike. There's something magical about a place built from pure imagination, one small detail at a time. It's a bit overwhelming, but in the most positive way possible! You'll marvel at the walls made of glass bottles, random trinkets, and all the miniatures on display. Bring some coins to operate the animated displays! And do spend some time in the gift shop! Free parking.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center offers an experience that is as enriching as it is sobering. We…read morevisited during a showcase of local artisans from nearby tribes, where the craftsmanship on display, intricate pottery and striking jewelry, felt less like souvenirs and more like living heritage. The cultural dance performances added another layer of depth, a reminder of how many distinct tribes call New Mexico home, each with their own traditions still very much alive. That said, the museum does not shy away from the weight of history. Much of the experience is, frankly, unsettling as it walks you through the realities of Native American history in the United States. It is not an easy visit, nor should it be. But it is an important one. I left both moved and more informed, which feels like the point. For anyone seeking to engage with culture beyond the surface level, this is a place that stays with you.

This is a great place to spend a morning or afternoon in Albuquerque. You'll learn about all the…read morepeople who have inhabited New Mexico for thousands of years. There's pottery, artwork, history, and interactive displays, a large gift shop and even a restaurant. Very friendly staff who can answer questions and direct you. This is a real gem and a must-see for anyone visiting NM.

The Bradbury Science Museum is a hidden gem! It's free and the staff was so helpful in letting us…read moreknow about their theaters showing informative videos. The displays are informative and have interactive features on different science subjects they deal with. I enjoyed the earthquake and implosion chair to help you determine the difference between the two. I love the Monte Carlo method prediction station where you predict the joker card and figured out the method was amazing that you forget you're learning lol Playing President in a Cuban Missile Crisis station where you make decisions on how to save America and then see what President Kennedy decided was wonderful. This made history so much fun. You should definitely check out this museum.

Wonderful and free museum. A bit small, only one story but they cram a lot of information in there!…read moreThe staff is very nice and can answer a lot of questions about the museum, several are former employees of the actual Lab which is pretty cool. A good mix of historical information from the Manhattan project and what the lab is going right now. A lot of stuff I didn't know about what they do. **Updated hours for construction June 2026-??

El Rancho de las Golondrinas Is to New Mexico what Colonial Williamsburg is to Virginia, though a…read morebit smaller in size and historical importance. During the 17th and 18th centuries, this was the last stop on the Santa Fe Trail right before arriving in that city. Visiting this "living museum", you get something of a feel for what it might have been like to live in a time when it took many months for caravans traveling the Santa Fe Trail to reach their destination. The living areas, workshops, farm, and animal pens give visitors a look at the hard lives of those who blazed the trail for the settlement of this part of the American Southwest. If you're traveling with children, you'll find that there are walks (both short and long) through the property with space for children to explore and run. Situated only about 20 minutes South of Santa Fe and accessible from I-25, the site is good to visit year-round, but in the Summer months it's probably best to come in the mornings while the temperature remains below 90+ degrees.

My son from Dallas found this place in his google search & wanted to visit. We have lived here 5…read moreyears & didn't know about this great place. The maps make it easy as long as you understand how to orient the map to where you are. We had no problem. We spent all morning here walking the place. You will do a lot of walking, because it is a distance between exhibits. I saw someone say this place is dusty, well YES it's an historical village. Kids can really get exercise & will love the water mill. We plan to go again during the harvest festival. The historical volunteer experts were outstanding & a wealth of knowledge. There are lots of shade trees If you bring a picnic lunch. This place is very much worth the drive. Tips: good walking shoes, water, hats, suntan lotion, walking sticks (because of rough terrain if needed) Go early to beat the heat....

Unlike the movie Helvetica, my actual enjoyment here lived up to the initial "wow this exists!"…read moreAlthough "enjoyment" is the wrong word, as the museum's depiction of the growth of a great nation eventually had me thinking about the more pessimistic sequel. I figured there would be a delightful assortment of phones and I wasn't disappointed. I had no idea there would also be massive switchboards. Please don't quiz me on the science of teletype and dictaphones but I'm glad they're here (thinking about the great poets of Insane Clown Posse as they contemplated magnets). I appreciate the small human moments, like the operator's handwritten notes with frequently requested numbers like the Greyhound station. I even liked the old-timey sewing machine, which didn't directly fit within the parameters but added to the retro Americana vibe.

Great treasure of a hidden museum most people don't know about!…read more I was surprised at the size and extensiveness of the collection in this museum. It's on multiple floors- 3 I believe. My favorite parts are all the old telephone switchboards and old phones from over time. There's a fun display of ones from around the 60's-90's that you can turn on to hear them play music and move and such. There is also a lot of information here about use of phones over time and in significant ways. There are several mannequin displays that talk about different stories. They're pretty hokey, but fun to watch. A volunteer has to graciously come turn them on for you. I really enjoyed my visit here and wanted to check it out for a long time. Unfortunately it is only open a couple weekdays for a couple hours. It is completely run by dedicated, knowledgeable volunteers!