This museum contains a diorama and a film of the "official" autopsy of the alien bodies after the 1947 crash.See more..
4.5Indian Pueblo Cultural Center(2.115 reviews) - Amazing skateboard exhibit, great food, fun gift shop to explore! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums
IPCC was founded in 1976 and is jointly owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. Located in the historic Albuquerque Indian School District just minutes from Downtown and Old Town Albuquerque, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center created to be a place where we, Pueblo people, can tell our story. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to host traditional Native American dances every weekend year round and also offers an exciting schedule of cultural and community activities, including rotating museum exhibits, events with Native American artists, hands-on children’s programs & art festivals. Visitors can also experience the award-winning Native Sourced, Pueblo Inspired cuisine of Pueblo Harvest and shop at the Indian Pueblo Store, a trusted destination for authentic handcrafted Native American art.See more..
4.5Museum of International Folk Art(2.112 reviews) - Bet You Won't See It "All" in One Visit Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Open 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Easter & Thanksgiving holidays. Current exhibitions include Cartoneria Mexicana / The art of Paper and Paste, Yōkai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan, Lloyd's Treasure Chest: Folk Art in Focus, plus more than 120,000 objects are on display in the long term exhibition Multiple Visions, A Common Bond by architect and designer Alexander Girard. This international folk art collection includes miniature buildings, streets and village scenes from more than 100 different countries. There are no text panels in this exhibition, the cases are numbered. If you miss the Docent walk-in tour, pick up a multi-media tour at the front desk or a grab a printed gallery guide at either entrance. Kids 16 and under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members always free!See more..
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is New Mexico’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field and a Smithsonian affiliate. Visitors can explore how nuclear science continues to influence our world. The museum strives to present, through permanent and changing exhibits and displays, the diverse applications of nuclear energy in the past, present, and future along with the stories of the field’s pioneers. Originally known as the National Atomic Museum, it was established in 1969 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology.See more..
4.5Palace of the Governors(1.010 reviews) - Native arts by native artisans (with no middleman) Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
On a good day (probably a weekend), the long, covered entry front to the historic building will be awash in blankets claiming the sales-front territory upon which vendors will display their wares. This is the real-deal. Everything is made by the artisans who have licenses to display their native works. Primarily jewelry but not limited to metal works, vendors will display their pottery works, and any/every artistic rendering a human mind can dream. All vendors must be licensed. The gentleman from whom we bought some impressive earrings displayed his license. Look him up, his work impressed us. I don't believe this is a barter situation, their prices are pretty fair and not open to haggling. Do stroll up and down the promenade and take in all the excellent hand-crafts for sale. These are some mighty talented artists!See more..
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, one of four museums in the Museum of New Mexico system, is a premier repository of Native art and material culture and tells the stories of the people of the Southwest from pre-history through contemporary art. The museum serves a diverse, multicultural audience through changing exhibitions, public lectures, field trips, artist residencies, and other educational programs.See more..
4.5Millicent Rogers Museum(770 reviews) - Beautiful Museum Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Art Museums
This impressive museum has more than a dozen galleries with some 5000 pieces of Native American and Hispanic art, including furniture, weaving, paintings, pottery and a celebrated collection of Native American jewelry.See more..
Visited on Sunday after our sunrise air balloon ride and was pleasantly surprised that admission was free before 11! Displays were vast, colorful, and interactive. Learned a lot. Unfortunately missed the film as the theatre was closed. Highly suggest a visit. Can last anywhere from 1 hour to 3 in my opinion based on how much you want to take in and the pace you want to do it at. Free parking on site. Nice souvenir shop too!See more..
4.0New Mexico Museum of Space History(579 reviews) - Highly recommended for adults and kids Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
This museum complex includes the space museum, Planetarium, IMAX® dome theater, Hubbard Space Science Education Facility, and the International Space Hall of Fame.See more..
This museum houses the world's largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes and aims to correct common reptilian misconceptions.See more..
4.5Turquoise Museum(418 reviews)from $21.00 - Outstanding and educational turquoise experience! Thursday: Spent More than 3 hours Art Galleries • Speciality Museums
The Turquoise Museum and its collection of turquoise have been used as a source of information and pictures for over 50 years. Uncover the mystery of turquoise, delve into its’ rich history, learn about the different mines, specimens, and stories of colorful characters at The Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Authors of books, magazines, articles, and research papers have all used the museum as a source of information. Its rich repository of turquoise specimens from over one hundred mines, educations, and histories make it a must see in its’ travel exhibits and permanent location in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The museum is still privately owned and operated to this day. The Museum is closed Sundays, Holidays and Special days please call for before you come.See more..
4.5Unser Racing Museum(401 reviews) - Exceptional! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
A virtual must-see for any motorsports fan and very interesting for others! My wife and I visited the museum again after a few years in honor of the passing of both Al Sr. (12/09/2021) and Bobby (May 2, 2021) this year. Once again, we got to enjoy an extremely interesting, detailed, and well presented history of America's most successful racing family. Secondary displays put the Unser story into context. With 9 wins at the Indy, multiple Pikes Peak triumphs, and success in so many other top motorsports venues, there is an incredible story to be told, and the museum rises to that challenge. As I understand, Al Sr. provided the inspiration for the museum's creation, and his wife Susan applied exceptional organizational skills. Al and Bobby, RIP.See more..
The museum features changing exhibitions of contemporary and iconic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest.See more..
4.5Tinkertown Museum(372 reviews) - Wonderful Quirky Museum that has surprises around every corner. Speciality Museums • Antique Shops • Art Museums
A "museum" built out of concrete and 55,000 bottles that houses 20,000 handcarved miniatures.See more..
4.5Route 66 Auto Museum(299 reviews) - A welcoming and warm place along the Rte 66 quest Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
We approached the museum and gift shop from the west and easily spotted it with the iconic yellow car on the top of the enormous sign pole. Vintage cars including a yellow taxi and Edsel are on the outside of the building. A quirky and fun place, you are greeted by the owner upon arrival as you enter into the gift shop portion. You can buy lots of things, but there is also memorabilia from the Mother Road as genuine antiques. We didn’t enter the museum portion as we were a bit short on time. The owner was sweet, so we picked up a few things and meandered down Business Route 40 headed for our next little piece of the 2,300 mile puzzle.See more..
The travel center with its gas, bathrooms, store and very good restaurant make this a perfect place to stop but throw in the FREE car museum and it becomes a must se. The car exhibit is as good as any other car museum along with all of the extra memorabilia makes the whole visit great. The cars are nicely displayed and you can have your picture taken with Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. It's not a big exhibit but it is very complete. The restaurant has great Mexican food but that's what expect in New Mexico. Enjoy your stop which is just off of I40 at exit 369.See more..
4.5La Hacienda del los Martinez(221 reviews) - Historic Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Living Museum of Late Spanish Colonial Period in Northern New Mexico built in 1804 by Severino Martinez and his family. On National Register of Historic Places. Winter Hours are a shortened version of our regular season hours.See more..
The volunteers of the New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society are restoring the 1944 Santa Fe (AT&SF) Steam Locomotive No. 2926, a 4-8-4 “Northern,” to be fully operational. After over 20 years of work, and with much billowing steam, hissing, and rumbling, 2926 moved under her own power in 2021! She is not a static museum piece. This is a working restoration operation staffed with skilled volunteer welders, pipe-fitters, mechanics and many other trades. Free tours are available to visitors on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You'll be issued a hard hat and a personal guide who will present a hands-on introduction to this very large and majestic locomotive, cab, and its tender! Adults, children, and groups are welcome for tours, 9AM - 2PM. You can call ahead to check if the operation is closed due to adverse weather. Parking is free and donations are important to keep the restoration moving forward. Merchandise is available for purchase from the gift shop. Bring your camera.See more..
The Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on old Route 66. Many of the genuine fossils on display were collected by students enrolled in the College's Paleontology program. Also on display are life-sized bronze dinosaur sculptures created through the College's Fine Arts Bronze program. We offer a discount on admission for active military, seniors, and educators. Parking available for RV's.See more..
I really enjoyed this museum. I went early one morning, as soon as they opened. There were very few visitors. I LOVED it. I was able to take my time, enjoy the exhibits, read the literature, and record videos (in appropriate areas) without having to wait for people to pass by or listen to background noise. I really enjoyed the permanent exhibit and the Adam an Eve one. I loved the car exhibit. I really enjoyed everything I learned about “lowriders” as they relate to the history of New Mexico. The staff was great. The thing about going early is the entire staff is there for you - to answer any questions you may have. It’s like a private showing that you pay a few dollars for. I also really enjoyed the gift shop which has the largest collection of pinatas I have ever seen.See more..
4.5New Mexico Mining Museum(109 reviews) - We loved this museum Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Mines
Visit the Only Uranium Mining Museum in the World! Experience the atmosphere and learn about the industry. Hours: 9am to 4pm Monday-Saturday Closed Sundays and Holidays Admission Children 0-6 Free Ages 7-17 - $3.00 Ages 18-59 - $5.00 Ages 60 - $3.00 Military/Veteran - $3.00 Guides available with advance notice. Go Underground Today!See more..
Great small museum run by friendly volunteers from the area. $5 admission fee. Have some cool old cars, memorabilia and pictures to check out. Museum is located to the back of the convention center. Nice restrooms available. Glad we stopped in. Be sure and check hours it’s opened before going.See more..
I learned the name is Smokey bear not Smokey the bear. Smokey was orphaned in a forest fire clinging to a burnt tree in the early 50s. He became the spokes bear for the next 26 years, retired for 8 months at National zoo in dc and passed of old age. An act of Congress was needed to send the remains back to nm where he was born. A great museum, gift shop, exhibition about forest management, fire fighting, and caring for nature. There’s garden with various eco systems that lead to Smokey’s grave.See more..
The Zuhl Museum: Where Rocks Come Alive! Part art gallery, part natural history museum, the Zuhl collection at New Mexico State University showcases thousands of beautiful specimens of petrified wood, fossils and minerals. The Zuhl Collection contains petrified wood, fossils, rocks and minerals. The Zuhl Museum is easily accessible to local citizens, school groups and visitors to the university and southern New Mexico. New hours: Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm and Every Second Saturday of each month 12-4pm.See more..
4.5Chiricahua Desert Museum(89 reviews) - Boys loved the outdoor areas Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
A beautiful stop along Historic Route 80NM. Open 7 Days a week 9-5pm. Closed only Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. Hundreds of Reptiles on Exhibit. A stunning gift shop and two out door desert garden areas complete with a running creek and pond. Photographers delight in the abundance of wildlife. Come see us soon. Adults $7.00 Youth 12 and Under, Seniors 55 and over, Active Military,and First Reponders $5.00 Children 5 and under a free with a paid gaurdian.See more..
Historical 3 room wooden depot, All scales of model railroading displayed with 3 large operating model railroad layouts. Outdoor, 1/5 scale, mile long out and back, park train railroad. Interesting tours normally given in the museum. Small gift shop of railroad items, and model train items. Free. kids' indoor waiting room ( toy train play area).See more..
4.5Belen Harvey House Museum(87 reviews) - Simply stunning museum Thursday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
Really very unexpected - a gem. The Fred Harvey 'Harvey House' story is fascinating and this museum is just a stunner. Easily worth a detour from (say) Albuquerque. The volunteers at this previous Harvey House establishment make the place with their professional approach and terrific tours. Presented on two levels this wonderful museum is filled with quality exhibits (not junk). They have wonderful crockery, lunch-room recreation and rooms packed with history. The suggested $5 donation is a bargain. One of our favourite small museums on a seven-week road trip. Highly recommended without hesitation.See more..
The signage in and around the area was confusing. We thought this was the visitor information area for Gallup. It had a surprising nice little museum on the 2nd floor. The displays were nice and well done. We have a daughter in a wheelchair and that made navigation a bit more challenging. Accessibility was an issue here, but glad we stopped.See more..
4.5Farmington Museum(75 reviews) - Nice small museum Speciality Museums
My husband and I had a little time to kill one afternoon so we stopped in the Farmington Museum. It was a really pleasant museum with a friendly staff. There were a couple of exhibits on the history of the area that were very informative. The gift shop had a good selection of books on the local area.See more..
Todd & Patricia Brown are owners of the Casa Grande Trading Post, Mining Museum and Petting Zoo. They live in a 19-room adobe hacienda that they built themselves. They make jewelry from rare Cerrillos Turquoise and Variscite from their two mining claims. The turquoise is brilliant green, while Cerrillos Variscite is white. They cut and polish the stones and set them in silver. Todd uses techniques developed when he first came to Cerrillos in 1970. Their son Andy follows his dad's footsteps, working with him at the mines. He is also as an artisan who does custom jewelry & repairs. Visit the Mining Museum, admission $2. A sprawling display on local history, prehistoric mining and territorial mines of the 1880's. Items include antique bottles, mine photos, tools, minerals and the unique finds of an 1880's Cerrillos outhouse dig. The Petting Zoo is a barn yard of several friendly goats, llama, chickens and pigeons. Animal food is for sale in the gift shop. Children enjoy the live entertainment and a stop will add to your adventures on The Turquoise Trail.See more..
The City of Las Vegas Museum is a local history museum that is dedicated to preserving local history and Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. Donations are accepted.See more..
Visit the Madrid Old Coal Town Museum - its a ongoing project to preserve and tell the stories of Madrid! A very rustic and walk through the 1890's mining building, see relics of Madrid's past & a video of Madrid's Famous Christmas times... that inspired Walt Disney! Visit our train and see many old trucks and relics abandoned during the ghost town years! Exhibits include the Madrid Miners Baseball, Ghost Town Years. Enter through the recently renovated Blacksmith shop, now the entrance and Mine Shaft Giftshop. Contact us via email for tours groups/packages for lunch. Mostly open Fri-Mon 10-4pmSee more..
We visited this museum on the way through Gallup and were pleased to find it. A nicely arranged display of the Apache Code Talkers memorabilia, plus many artifacts and displays of the Native American crafts and lifestyle. Not a large museum, but definitely a place to visit. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and easy access. Highly recommend and give them a grade of A+See more..
4.5Shroud Exhibit and Museum(57 reviews) - Interesting museum focused on the Shroud of Turin Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Non-profit 501-c-3 NM corporation formed to educate the public concerning the Shroud of Turin and the connection to New Mexico history through the world's largest scientific expedition ever launched to study a single artifact, which began in NM because of a proof developed in NM in 1976. Our mission is to make the Shroud of Turin an experience available to everyone through facts, exhibits and research. The exhibit features a full-size color scientific grade image of the Shroud and the only interactive 3D exhibit using a VP-8 Image analyzer, as well as recent 3D works by Dr. Petrus Soons. With the exception of the Covid-19 restrictions, open Mon-Tues & Thurs-Sat 1-5PM, Sunday 2-4PM. Multilingual exhibits and movies available.See more..
4.0National Solar Observatory/ Sacramento Peak(41 reviews) - Come for beautiful views and get fresh perspectives on our Sun! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Located at an altitude of 9200 feet, in the scenic Lincoln National Forest, Sunspot Solar Observatory is home to gorgeous vistas, historical landmarks, and one of the largest active telescopes in the world.See more..
4.5Norman and Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum(41 reviews) - I learned a lot about the early recording industry that Norman Petty got started in Clovis. Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
I knew about Roy Orbison and Buddy Holley recording here but I didn’t realize how Norman was an electronic genius in setting up a studio that produced unique sound quality that other groups were drawn to. Vi and Norman Petty were quite the musicians themselves and performed in a trio and an ensemble. The displays were well done and the video was great. Well worth the $6 and 90 minutes.See more..
4.5Mineralogical Museum(40 reviews) - A hidden "gem" Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums
The museum is not very big; an hour is enough time to see everything. But what a collection of minerals! Mostly arranged by regions of the world where they were found, the gem samples have tremendous variety in size, shape and color. Seeing the difference between gold as found in the ground and pyrites ("fools gold") was particularly interesting. The museum also has several examples of petrified wood, some in the display cases and some large pieces in front of the building. If you find yourself in Socorro, definitely take time to visit the museum.See more..
4.0Rex Museum(36 reviews) - Great things in small packages Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
We got in between two school tours and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Learned more about the history of Gallup in 30 minutes than we could have imagined. The volunteer staff really know their city and their pride shows.See more..
A very small museum within the Roswell Airport. A lot of displays about the Walker Air Force base in Roswell, NM. Lots of memorabilia from the base and the airport. A quick visit, but worth it, if you enjoy military or aviation history.See more..
Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village let visitors experience pioneer life in the American West. Aztec's history of human habitation goes back a thousand years, when Native Americans settled along the Animas River. Pioneer Village gives visitors the opportunity to revisit a community of the early American West. Children will enjoy climbing aboard the caboose and going in a one-room schoolhouse, just two of the many Pioneer Village buildings and exhibits. Visit Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village to learn about modern Aztec's early days.See more..
This museum is located in the old Tucumcari train depot, which has been restored for this purpose. It tells the history of railroads in this town and their importance to the town. Currently, it only occupies half the terminal, but work is in progress to expand into the entire building. If you like trains, you will love this place.See more..
5.0Raton Museum(30 reviews) - I Never Knew Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums I have driven past Raton for decades but finally decided to stop and visit. I am glad I did. The Raton Museum is packed full of all sorts of history. Roger, who grew up in Raton, will take you through all of it in 1 1/2 hours or you can just browse on your own. I will be back to see more of Raton.See more..
4.0Sunspot Visitor Center and Museum(28 reviews) - Fun Afternoon Activity, Very Interesting! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Located at an altitude of 9200 feet, in the scenic Lincoln National Forest, Sunspot Solar Observatory is home to gorgeous vistas, historical landmarks, and one of the largest active telescopes in the world.See more..
4.0Folsom Museum(27 reviews) - Step back in time at this hidden gem Speciality Museums
What a treat to discover this museum! I had hiked the rim of nearby Capulin Volcano and asked the ranger at the front desk what the museum was like. She said that there was not a lot of information on the famous Folsom Man but that the drive was beautiful and the museum was worth a visit nonetheless. Spent an hour here looking at the interesting artifacts of ranch and rural living in this small town. I loved the geology specimens, especially the fossilized turtle shells. Dinosaur tracks, replicas of Folsom point arrowheads, lots of photos, tools for farming, housekeeping, and ranching abound. I was able to ask questions of the very friendly folks who offered their WiFi for me to use. Support local cultural gems like this one! The museum is free but accepts donations.See more..
4.5Classical Gas Museum(26 reviews) - What A Gas! Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Free museum celebrating the gas station in America. Vintage gas pumps, oil cans, gas pump globes, gas station signs, and vintage photos. Several vintage neon signs on display Includes an eclectic collection of other artifacts and curiosities.See more..
4.5B-Square Ranch(26 reviews) - Amazing collection of historic electronic and mechanical artifacts. Speciality Museums
We went to the electromechanical museum. The tour took two hours and was fantastic. If you are old enough to remember most of the stuff it is interesting, but if you aren't that old it is truly educational. There is a giant collection of old electronics, some huge machines, lots of old farm equipment,a steam engine, a tank, and a DC3. Even a few hours will only allow a brief introduction. You need to call in advance to make a reservation. 505-325-4275See more..
4.5Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum(23 reviews) - If you're a car guy or gal you gotta stop here! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
If you're in the area, by all means save a few hours to wander around this place. The admission was the best money we have spent in some time. So many vehicles in various states of restoration or "rusteration" all still classic beauties in their own way. Mr. Lewis is passionate about cars and is more than willing to share knowledge. While he's not doing restorations or driving himself any more he shares his collection with a great deal of pride, so be sure to take some time to chat with him, it will be the best part of your visit. This place is also a photographers dream.See more..
4.5Chimayo Museum(23 reviews) - Authentic History of Early New Mexica Speciality Museums
This is a museum that is easy to miss, but take the time to seek it out. If you are new to Northern NM or not familiar with its rich history, you will be well educated and amazed. This is a very rich area of Spanish (not Mexican or Native American) presence in the New World. See more..
4.5Aztec Mill(20 reviews) - Memorial Day through Labor Day Speciality Museums
Unique and fascinating history of northern New Mexico available in exhibits and from friendly staff. Free admission, but donations are accepted at this privately owned museum. Most of the famously familiar names of the second half of the 19th century at least passed thru this area because of the nearby Santa Fe trail and lure of wealth from gold, land or trade. You'll be amazed.See more..
If you're a rockhound, and have any interest in geodes and thundereggs, don't miss visiting this museum and talking to the two fellows who are world renown experts in the field. Buy a specimen or two to take home. Most of their geodes are mined locally.See more..
