Albuquerque Attractions
The city of Albuquerque lies on the Rio Grande, surrounded by the Sandia Hills. The climate is dry, with hot summers and cold winters.
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Albuquerque Biological Park
The Biological Park is a recreation area and tourist attraction, which contains the Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden and Zoo, and Tingley Beach.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center gives an informative picture of the history and culture of the Pueblo Indians. Visitors can watch as beautiful craft objects are produced by traditional techniques and can sample Indian cooking. At weekends there are performances of traditional Indian dances.
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 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
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 62 | $ 3.00 |
| Students | $ 1.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
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Old Town
The Old Town of Albuquerque is where many of the city's old Spanish colonial buildings can be found, including the 1706 San Felipe de Neri.
Albuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque International Sunport is the name of the city's airport, which employs 2,500 people and handles more than 6 million passengers each year. The airport, known as ABQ, has four runways and is served by nine major carriers, of which Southwest Airlines is the largest.
Albuquerque Little Theatre
The Albuquerque Little Theatre was founded in 1930 on historic Route 66. Located in the same building since 1936, the theatre presents live productions.
Albuquerque Little Theatre
224 San Pasquale SW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1133
United States
224 San Pasquale SW
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1133
United States
Phone 1 (505) 242-4750
Fax 1 (505) 843-9489
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
The International Balloon Museum is dedicated to the art, culture, science, history, sport and spectacle of ballooning. The museum building was designed to handle creative and technological exhibits.
Ballooning events can be viewed from the roof decks, balconies and a large plaza.
Ballooning events can be viewed from the roof decks, balconies and a large plaza.
Art Is OK Gallery and Sculpture Garden
The Art Is OK Gallery and Sculpture Garden has original and limited edition art and sculpture, as well as an outdoor sculpture garden. All of the sculptures are one-of-a-kind.
Art is OK Gallery and Sculpture Garden
3301 Menaul Boulevard NE, #28
Albuquerque, NM 87107-1854
United States
3301 Menaul Boulevard NE, #28
Albuquerque, NM 87107-1854
United States
Phone 1 (505) 883-7368
Fax 1 (505) 880-8839
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Beach Waterpark (closed)
The Beach Waterpark is now located in Mason, Ohio.
The Beach was a waterpark in Albuquerque, with seven slides and a wave pool.
The Beach was a waterpark in Albuquerque, with seven slides and a wave pool.
Hours
May 11 to June 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
June 29 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Block Party
Block Party is a new amusement park opened in Albuquerque by Blockbuster Entertainment Group. Admission is free and patrons pay as they play. There are motion simulators and virtual reality experiences. The park is designed for adults rather than families particularly targeting young adults from 18 to 35. There is another site in Indianapolis.
Central New Mexico Community College (formerly Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute)
The Central New Mexico Community College (fomerly Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute) is New Mexico's largest community college with 20,000 students on four campuses.
Chamber Orchestra of Albuquerque
The Chamber Orchestra of Albuquerque is made up of 32 professional musicians, who perform classical, youth and seniors concerts.
Cliff's Amusement Park
Cliff's Amusement Park in Albuquerque has 15 acres of family rides, water rides, roller coasters, bumper cars and arcades. Kiddeland is within the park, it is geared to children with pint-sized rides.
Cliff's Amusement Park
4800 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-2314
United States
4800 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-2314
United States
Phone 1 (505) 881-9373
Fax 1 (505) 881-7807
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Dartmouth Street Gallery
The Dartmouth Street Gallery in Albuquerque has contemporary art by New Mexico artists.
Dartmouth Street Gallery
510 14th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
United States
510 14th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
United States
Phone 1 (505) 266-7751
Fax 1 (505) 266-0005
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Ernie Pyle Home and Library
The home of World War Two correspondent Ernie Pyle is now a museum, with many of his personal effects on display.
Hinkle Family Fun Center
The Hinkle Family Fun Center in Albuquerque has laser tag, miniature golf, paintball, go-carts, bumper boats and arcades.
Hinkle Family Fun Center
12931 Indian School NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112-4779
United States
12931 Indian School NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112-4779
United States
Phone 1 (505) 299-3100
Fax 1 (505) 299-3777
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 22:00 |
Kirtland Air Force Base
Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque is the home to Air Force Materiel Command's Nuclear Weapons Center.
New Mexico Art League
The New Mexico Art League in Albuquerque was established in 1929 as a non-profit organization of emerging and established local artists.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
New Mexico Jazz Workshop
The New Mexico Jazz Workshop puts on major music events, concerts and a Jazz Camp for children.
New Mexico Jazz Workshop
5500 Lomas Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87196-0330
United States
5500 Lomas Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87196-0330
United States
Phone 1 (505) 255-9798
Fax 1 (505) 232-8420
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra in Albuquerque is the largest professional arts organization in New Mexico.
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is located on the east bank of the Rio Grande at Candelaria Road in Albuquerque, with exhibits on the ecology, geology, and history of the Rio Grande Valley.
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107-2965
United States
2901 Candelaria Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107-2965
United States
Phone 1 (505) 344-7240
Fax 1 (505) 344-4505
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| 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)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Rio Grande Yacht Club
The Rio Grande Yacht Club has a restaurant featuring a large seafood selection.
South Broadway Cultural Center
The South Broadway Cultural Center in Albuquerque has a library, performing arts facility and art gallery.
South Broadway Cultural Center
1025 Broadway Street SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102-4400
United States
1025 Broadway Street SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102-4400
United States
Phone 1 (505) 848-1320
Fax 1 (505) 848-1329
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque was dedicated on August 21, 1971 and admitted students that September.
Special Collections Library
The Special Collections Library at Edith and Central in Albuquerque has a series of illustrations by local artists. The building is in the Pueblo Revival style.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:30 | 9:00 | 12:30 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 20:00 | 17:30 | 20:00 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Tamarind Lithography Institute and Gallery
The Tamarind Lithography Institute and Gallery trains master printers, engages in teaching and research, and houses a professional collaborative studio for artists. There are exhibitions on the history and methods of lithography.
Tamarind Lithography Institute and Gallery
110 Cornell Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-3562
United States
110 Cornell Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-3562
United States
Phone 1 (505) 277-3901
Fax 1 (505) 277-3920
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Tinkertown Museum
The Tinkertown Museum east of Albuquerque is housed in a building made from more than 50,000 glass bottles. The owner Ross Ward displays hundreds of miniature wood carvings and historical curiosities in the 22 room museum.
Turquoise Museum
The Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque has specimens from around the world. There are also exhibits on the history of turquoise mining.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| 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)
Facilities
Gift shop
