Albuquerque Museums and Events
Albuquerque Museums
- Albuquerque Museum of Art & History - Focuses on art, history and people of the Southwest
- New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science - Discover the universe, age of dinosaurs and geologic changes including volcanoes and ice ages
- ¡EXPLORA! - Child-focused hands-on learning center with more than 250 interactive exhibits
- Turquoise Museum - See rare and spectacular turquoise specimens from around the world
- International Rattlesnake Museum - Learn all about New Mexico's snakes, reptiles, insects and other animal species
- Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum - Albuquerque has a rich history in ballooning and is known as the "Hot Air Ballooning Capital of the World"
- National Hispanic Cultural Center - This institution is dedicated to the study, advancement and presentation of Hispanic culture, arts and humanities
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - This center is dedicated to the preservation and awareness of Pueblo Indian culture, history and art, and represents all 19 pueblos in New Mexico
- National Museum of Nuclear Science & History - Explore the evolution of the Atomic Age and how nuclear science continues to influence our world
- Maxwell Museum of Anthropology - This University of New Mexico campus specializes in the cultural heritage of the Southwest and features art and ancient artifacts
- New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum and Study Center - Learn about the Holocaust, genocides that have affected people around the world
- Tinkertown Museum - The museum is filled with artifacts and memorabilia celebrating Americana at its best and strangest from big to small and everything in between.
- Unser Racing Museum - This museum lays out the history of the Unser racing legacy from the early days at Pikes Peak to the dynasty they have carried on at the Indy 500
Annual Albuquerque Events
- Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - One of the largest gatherings of Native Americans in the country
- Albuquerque Wine Festival - Learn about award-winning wines of New Mexico
- Albuquerque Pride - New Mexico’s largest and most recognized lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event
- Annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque - Distinguished as the most prominent and longest standing flamenco event outside of Spain
- New Mexico State Fair - Experience New Mexico's largest state fair every September
- GLOBALQUERQUE! - Enjoy world music and dance at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - Witness the largest gathering of balloons in the world at the most photographed event on earth
- New Mexico Artisan Market - Discover locally crafted, curated goods at this unique opportunity to celebrate local artisans
- River of Lights at the Botanic Garden - A wonderland of holiday light displays
- Ski and Snowboard at Sandia Peak - Ski slope a 30-minute drive from downtown Albuquerque