Things to see in Albuquerque
Attractions
Indian Pueblo Cultural Centre
The centre interprets the history and culture of New Mexico's 19 American Indian pueblos, and presents ceremonial dances and craft demonstrations on weekends. The contemporary arts and crafts section features work by a collection of artists from each of the pueblos but is being renovated at present. There are also short films.
Address: , 2401 12th Street NW , Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 843 7270 or 1 866 855 7902.
Opening times:
Mon-Sat 0900-1700.
Website: http://www.indianpueblo.orgAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
The world's longest such conveyance, this 4.2km (2.7-mile) tramway transports visitors above deep canyons from the city's Northeast Heights neighbourhood high into the spectacular terrain of the Sandia Mountains and the Cibola National Forest. There's a popular restaurant at the top. The observation deck at 3,163m-high (10,378ft) Sandia Peak offers a 11,000sq mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment.
Address: off I-25 Exit 234 or I-40 Exit 167, 10 Tramway Loop NE, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 856 7325.
Opening times:
Daily 0900-2100 (summer); Wed-Mon 0900-200, Tues 1700-200 (autumn/winter).
Website: http://www.sandiapeak.comAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
Historic Old Town
A repository of history a short drive from downtown Albuquerque, Old Town retains the architectural style of the 1700s and is home to more than 150 stores, 25 galleries, plenty of fine restaurants and several museums. Centered around the plaza, it offers 10 blocks of historic adobe buildings. The Pueblo-Spanish style architecture features flat-roofed buildings, soft contours, long porches in the fronts of most buildings and benches often found built into the back walls of the portals.
Address: , , ,Telephone:
Opening times:
Dawn til dusk.
Website: http://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com/Admission Fees:
No
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Petroglyph National Monument
This important archaeological site contains the world's largest accessible collection of petroglyphs - ancient Indian images carved into the black rock remnants of extinct volcanoes featuring designs and symbols by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. Visitors are allowed to hike the volcanoes, rinconada and canyons from sunrise to sunset by simply parking outside of the gated parking lots.
Address: , 6001 Unser Boulevard NW, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 899 0205.
Opening times:
Daily 0800-1700 (visitor centre).
Website: http://www.nps.gov/petrAdmission Fees:
Yes (for parking)
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
In the heart of Old Town, the museum features art of the Southwest as well as permanent and travelling exhibits detailing 400 years of Albuquerque and Rio Grande Valley history. Check out exhibits on the city's origins as a Spanish colonial village and artworks, from the works of indigenous peoples to Spanish colonial art to cutting-edge modern installations.
Address: , 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 243 7255.
Opening times:
Tues-Sun 0900-1700.
Website: http://www.cabq.gov/museumAdmission Fees:
Yes (except for the first Wed of every month and Sun between 0900-1300).
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: Yes
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Hot-air balloons have been used for adventure, scientific experiments, warfare, the arts, espionage and the exploration of space. Albuquerque, considered the world capital of recreational hot-air ballooning, celebrates this heritage with a high-tech museum filled with historic artefacts and impressive interactive multimedia displays.
Address: Balloon Fiesta Park, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 768 6020.
Opening times:
Tues-Sun 0900-1700.
Website: http://www.balloonmuseum.comAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Hot-air balloons have been used for adventure, scientific experiments, warfare, the arts, espionage and the exploration of space. Albuquerque, considered the world capital of recreational hot-air ballooning, celebrates this heritage with a high-tech museum filled with historic artefacts and impressive interactive multimedia displays.
Address: Balloon Fiesta Park, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 768 6020.
Opening times:
Tues-Sun 0900-1700.
Website: http://www.balloonmuseum.comAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico
The largest Latino cultural centre in the country, this extensive facility includes state-of-the-art performance spaces and galleries that present a variety of programmes and installations celebrating Hispanic culture both locally and regionally. There's also a restaurant serving authentic New Mexico food.
Address: , 1701 Fourth Street SW, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 246 2261.
Opening times:
Tues-Sun 0900-1700.
Website: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.orgAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico
The largest Latino cultural centre in the country, this extensive facility includes state-of-the-art performance spaces and galleries that present a variety of programmes and installations celebrating Hispanic culture both locally and regionally. There's also a restaurant serving authentic New Mexico food.
Address: , 1701 Fourth Street SW, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 246 2261.
Opening times:
Tues-Sun 0900-1700.
Website: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.orgAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
Rio Grande Zoo
Founded in 1927, this 26-hectare (64-acre) facility houses more than 1,000 animals in their natural habitats, including an African savannah and Amazon rainforest. Popular species include seals and sea lions, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, hippos, camels, tamarins, koalas, Mexican wolves, mountain lions, monkeys, jaguars, zebras and rhinoceros.
Address: , 903 10th Street SW, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 768 2000.
Opening times:
Daily 0900-1700.
Website: http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zooAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Explore volcanoes or the solar system and take a peek at dinosaurs at the worthy museum, which also houses a planetarium. There's a range of permanent and temporary exhibits too.
Address: , 1801 Mountain Road N.W, Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 841 2800.
Opening times:
Daily 0900-1700.
Website: http://www.nmnaturalhistory.orgAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
University of New Mexico Art Museum
The University of New Mexico Art Museum has a permanent collection of over 30,000 objects such as paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculptures -the largest fine art collection in the state.
Address: , 203 Cornell Dr. N.E., Albuquerque,Telephone: (505) 277 4001.
Opening times:
Tues-Sat 1000-1600.
Website: http://www.unmartmuseum.orgAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: YesUNESCO: No
American International Rattlesnake Museum
This offbeat museum holds the world's largest collection of live rattlesnakes, as well as a wide array of snake-related artwork, artefacts and memorabilia.
Address: , 202 San Felipe Street NW, Albuquerque,Telephone: Tel: (505) 242 6569.
Opening times:
Mon-Sat 1000-1800, Sun 1300-1700 (summer); Mon-Fri 1130-1730, Sat 1000-1800, Sun 1300-1700.
Website: http://www.rattlesnakes.comAdmission Fees:
Yes
Disabled Access: NoUNESCO: No
Tourist Offices
Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: , , ,Telephone: +1 505 842 9918
Opening times:
Daily: Apr-Oct 1000-1800, Nov-Mar 0930-1630.
Website: https://www.visitalbuquerque.orgThe city's main tourist office, the Old Town Information Center, is just off the plaza in the Old Town, near the church. There's another information centre in the lower level of the airport.
