Albuquerque Museum
- Museum
- Regional draw
- Albuquerque
Albuquerque Museum connects the art and history of the city and the wider Southwest beside Old Town.
Collections and changing exhibitions provide context for the region's people, landscapes, and creative traditions, while outdoor sculpture extends the experience beyond the galleries. The museum offers a useful counterpoint to a walk through nearby historic streets.
Allow time for both historical interpretation and art rather than treating one as an introduction to the other. Check current exhibitions, outdoor access, and visitor arrangements before combining the museum with other Old Town destinations.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: PerryPlanet at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
Nearby
More places nearby
ABQ BioPark Botanic GardenThe ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden offers a planted counterpoint to Albuquerque's desert surroundings, with themed gardens and glasshouses near the Rio Grande.
Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterThe Indian Pueblo Cultural Center introduces the history and living cultures of New Mexico's 19 Pueblos through museum displays, Pueblo-made art, and a courtyard of murals.
ABQ BioPark ZooABQ BioPark Zoo combines animal habitats, landscaped grounds, and conservation interpretation near the Rio Grande in Albuquerque.
Petroglyph National MonumentPetroglyph National Monument protects a volcanic landscape on Albuquerque's western edge where carved images connect the terrain with Indigenous and later histories.
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon MuseumThe Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum explores ballooning through equipment, stories, and the science of flight in a city strongly associated with the subject.
National Museum of Nuclear Science and HistoryThe National Museum of Nuclear Science and History examines nuclear technology through scientific, military, and civilian perspectives in Albuquerque.