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!

Oh my goodness, what a great museum!…read more So many different topics are interactive dinosaurs. Displays and hands-on activities to engage people of all ages. The sci-fi display, a special display showing books and other media that predicted future events and electronics, was exciting. The gift shop reflected the museum's different themes. In terms of the cost of the memorabilia, the lab kits, books, and stuffed animals were affordable and reinforced what was learned throughout the museum tour.

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!

We loved visiting this museum! It's the perfect place to discover more about our beautiful state…read moreand city. Absolutely stunning and definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

This is a very cool museum depicting interesting facts about the history and science of nuclear…read moreenergy in the US. It's a one of a kind too as the historical details are centered around the energy labs and testing sites in New Mexico. The museum is partitioned into three sections - history, medicine and technology. The missiles and jets are realistic replicas giving us an idea about the scale of these war weapons. The science and technological overview of energy generation and interactive stations were quite engaging.

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

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.

We first discovered Tinkertown, back in 2019, as a random 'hidden gem' road trip pit stop-…read morerevisiting NM years later, bringing our 3yr old to vacation with family, we knew we had to bring her here- Anticipating her enjoyment, we were thrilled with her magical joy discovering the displays whimsy & silliness- the moving parts, the hidden characters, the humorous scenes- she had a blast Last visit, we weren't able to visit the boat portion, it was a very interesting exhibit feature-learning about the founder's around the world journey was so captivating- very glad we were able to walk through there is so much art creativity and passion within the museum; definitely a must-visit, multiple visit recommended ::NOTE:: price has changed to $6 per person (cards accepted) & they no longer give out a handful of quarters-you're encouraged to bring your own quarters to truly see all the museum moving pieces-

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.

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.

I have always wanted to check out this place and hand a chance today. It's not big but has some…read moregreat exhibits and the staff is very friendly. It very informative love what they had.

I had never visited the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology before, but I'm glad I did today…read more I was pleasantly surprised to find out how many interesting things I learned! There was a good exhibit on how anthropologists and archaeologists work together to learn about the past, an extensive look at Pueblo history, a really nice exhibit on Native American basketry, and a special exhibit on the museum's cuneiform tablets. I especially appreciated the emphasis on respecting Native American cultures and learning that they are working with tribes on returning some of their collection, as well as removing items from exhibit that are used in religious ceremonies. The museum is located on UNM's campus, so we took advantage of the free weekend parking.

Love the botanic garden and even more now that I am a parent…read more The train garden is a huge favorite and we can stay there for hours lol watching the trains. Heritage Farms since its upgrade has also been a huge favorite as well, especially with the animals to see. The castle and slide are also top on the list as well. Love packing a picnic lunch and hanging out for a while. Cannot recommend enough.

3*=A ok I think this…read moretike of year, there is not much to see. Mostly landscape and some plants. I can tell this would be a place to come for events and to hang out.

The wheels museum is a must go! It is free! Donations are welcomed and they do have a little…read moresouvenir shop. All those who run it are volunteers and do it for free so definitely support if you can! They have a brio train set when you first come in that kids can play with! There are many miniature train sets that you can watch with steps or stools for kids to be able to see. They have toys in another corner for children to play with too. But the best part if you have children is the mini train ride you can take! We road 2x in a row, my son love this place and it is usually really hard to get him yo leave. Lol If you are local or visiting this is a great place to spend a few hours!

We had a BLAST at the Wheels Musuem! We were thankful to stop by for a visit while on our trip to…read moreABQ. It is a free museum (but you can leave a donation if you'd like to support them). From the beginning, the volunteer staff greeted up warmly and gave us a historical account of the area. Cliff was extremely knowledgeable in regards to the buildings and the entire rail yard. The variety of items in the museum's collection is vast and unique! I especially appreciated the write-ups they had posted for most artifacts. Our favorite part was probably the mini-train that we were able to take two rides on. It even gave you a closer look at some of the vehicles in the collection. We stayed roughly for an hour and a half with two toddlers. It was a great time!

Our third visit to the Petroglyphs park, this trip we brought our children to explore-…read more starting with the Boca Negra Canyon: the path climbed up the mountain, complete with some built in stairs, railings, and signs to help navigate the path- our daughter enjoyed the climb, which was centered more on overlooking the NM landscape, and very little petroglyphs onto the Rinconada Canyon: a long flat path 2.2 mile walk, offering landscape views, but again very little petroglyphs; we ended up having to carry the kids the majority of the way, as there wasn't a lot to hold their attention besides the occasional path lizard finished with the Piedras Mercadas Canyon: this offered the most compelling views, ample petroglyphs along a shorter more scenic walk all the trails were moderate intensity, with railings, steps, boardwalks, and well marked path areas- they also had information signs, shaded seating areas, and picnic tables-all were time well spent we recalled enjoying our experience sight-seeing years ago, with kids in tow the best was definitely Piedras Mercadas, but still recommend entire park

Visitor Center: Super friendly staff, pit toilets only, but with a water bottle filling station…read more Useful for information, but aside from an info booth and gift shop, pretty sparse. Rinconada Canyon: Small parking lot, but free. We got there pretty early on a weekday so there was no issue, not sure what it would be like on a weekend. Be prepared for a sandy hike, and keep an eye out for snakes! We were a little worried when the first two signs indicated petroglyphs that we could barely see, if at all, but as you get deeper into the canyon they become much more numerous and clearer to see. Round trip hike is flat and easy, aside from the sandiness, but there is zero shade so be prepared.