Albuquerque - Old Town 
The Old Town of Albuquerque is the picturesque core of the old Spanish colonial settlement. Dominating the Spanish-style Plaza is the church of San Felipe de Neri, built in 1706. Old Town follows the traditional Spanish pattern of a central plaza and church surrounded by homes and businesses. Many of the historic homes are still standing and some have been renovated into today's shops, galleries and restaurants.
|
Must-see attractions nearby:
|
The Old Town is bounded by Rio Grande Boulevard, Central Avenue and Mountain Road. Quiet hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies are waiting to be discovered. Wrought iron and adobe benches beckon you to rest in the shade and watch people stroll by. Visit historic San Felipe de Neri Church and relax in the Rose Garden.
Related Attractions
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History offers a fascinating survey of the natural history of the American Southwest from prehistoric times to the present day. Particularly impressive are a life-size model of a dinosaur, an artificial volcano, a reproduction of an Ice Age cave habitation and a "time machine". There is also a cinema in which spectacular nature films are shown.
All values are in United States Dollars
New Mexico Museum of Natural History
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1375
United States
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1375
United States
Phone 1 (505) 841-2800
Fax 1 (505) 841-2866
Hours
January 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
February 2 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 6.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Albuquerque Museum of Art, History and Science
The Albuquerque Museum of Art, History and Science has exhibits on contemporary art and the history of the city.
All values are in United States Dollars
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
2000 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1459
United States
2000 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1459
United States
Phone 1 (505) 243-7255
Fax 1 (505) 764-6546
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 2.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 1.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Amapola Gallery
The Amapola Gallery in Albuquerque's Old Town has original work by 40 local artists and craftspeople. The collection includes paintings, photographs, sculpture, weaving and jewelry.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
American International Rattlesnake Museum
The Rattlesnake Museum in Albuquerque is the largest public exhibit of live rattlesnakes in the world. Visitors will discover hundreds of ways that rattlesnakes have influenced our lives. Other exhibits include artifacts and memorabilia.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:30 | 11:30 | 11:30 | 11:30 | 11:30 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Anitras Gallery
Anitras Gallery is located in Albuquerque's Old Town, with limited edition prints and fine art of the Southwest.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Art Garage
The Art Garage in Albuquerque has several works by local artists.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Arturo's Jewelry and Mercado Gallery
Arturo's Jewelry and Mercado Gallery in Albuquerque's Old Town has a large collection of local crafts.
Crossroads Mall
The Crossroads Mall in Albuquerque commemorates the major crossroads of Route 66 and U.S. Highway 85.
El Nino Gallery
The El Nino Gallery in Albuquerque specializes in prints and posters by Southwest artists.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Explora
Explora provides hands-on interactive exhibits for discovery of science, art and history. The center is geared toward children and families who can learn together through 250 experiential exhibit activities in science, technology and art for people of all ages.
All values are in United States Dollars
Explora
1701 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
United States
1701 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
United States
Phone 1 (505) 224-8300
Fax 1 (505) 842-8915
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Houser Sculpture
At Fifth and Marquette in Albuquerque is a bronze sculpture by Native American artist Alan Houser.
KiMo Theater
The historic KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque is a Pueblo Deco interpretation of pueblo architecture, completed in 1927 to house vaudeville acts. The theatre was renovated in 2000 and hosts performances of dance, drama as well as art exhibitions.
KiMo Theater
423 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102-3219
United States
423 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102-3219
United States
Phone 1 (505) 768-3522
Fax 1 (505) 768-3542
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Mariposa Gallery
The Mariposa Gallery in Albuquerque's Old Town has contemporary crafts by New Mexico artists.
Mariposa Gallery
3500 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-1446
United States
3500 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-1446
United States
Phone 1 (505) 268-6828
Fax 1 (505) 268-6825
New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum
Exhibits at the Holocaust and Intolerance Museum include holocaust art, Nazi memorabilia, child labour, the Nuremburg Trials, Greek and Native American genocide displays. There is a research library and replica concentration camp gate.
New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum
Box 21853
Albuquerque, NM 87154
United States
Box 21853
Albuquerque, NM 87154
United States
Phone 1 (505) 247-0606
Fax 1 (505) 323-3946
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Southwest Mercado Gallery
The Southwest Mercado Gallery has pottery, handblown glass, and other work by local artists. It is located in the Old Town of Albuquerque.
Telephone Pioneer Museum
The Telephone Pioneer Museum in Albuquerque has extensive displays on the history of the telephone in New Mexico, including the switchboard used to alert the Columbus townspeople of the Pancho Villa raid. The museum is housed in Albuquerque's original telephone building, which dates from 1906.
Telephone Pioneer Museum
Box 1892
Albuquerque, NM 87102-1892
United States
Box 1892
Albuquerque, NM 87102-1892
United States
Phone 1 (505) 842-2937
Fax 1 (505) 332-4088
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (formerly National Atomic Museum)
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History illustrates the development of atomic weapons. There is also an exhibition on the development of alternative sources of energy.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 7.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Valdes Statue
At the corner of Rio Grande and Mountain in Albuquerque's Old Town is a statue of Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes, who founded Albuquerque in 1706.
