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Natural History Museum - Albuquerque
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Museums: Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
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  • By danmike on June 19, 2005
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  • Maxwell Museum of Anth - Albuquerque
    Maxwell Museum of Anth
    by danmike
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    The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology lets you walk through 4 million years of human development. Displayed are exhibits on world cultures along with an amazing collection of Southwestern artifacts. The artwork of our ancestors is reproduced in a cave display with wall paintings of horses, buffalo and wolves. The main gallery displays Pueblo pottery, Navajo weavings and textiles. You can even grind corn with a grinding stone and stone bowl. A great place to take kids!

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  • Address: University of New Mexico
  • Phone: 505-277-4404
  • Directions: Far west end of the University of New Mexico campus near University Blvd. and Martin Luther King Blvd.
  • Other Contact: Tues - Fri 9-4, Sat 10-4, Free

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    Museums: Kids Love Hands-On Science
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  • Updated By AlbuqRay on December 14, 2003
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  • New Location for Explora! - Albuquerque
    New Location for Explora!
    by AlbuqRay
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    The new Explora Science Center and Children's Museum on Mountain Road near Old Town opened 13 Dec 03. Explora's hours are 10 AM - 6 PM, Monday-Saturday and noon - 6 PM Sunday. There are 250 new interactive exhibits that should be great fun for all ages and a new, expanded store with great science toys, kits, and books. Admission fees are $7 for adults, $3 for children (ages 2-12), and $5 for seniors (over 65). Try making giant bubbles or play with the erosion/water-flow table. Other activities include an interactive water fountain, a mirror maze, a light table, a tarantula house, microscopes, and a robot creation center.

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  • Address: On Mountain Avenue Two Blocks East of Old Town

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    Museums: Rattlesnake Museum
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  • By lovemycacti on February 25, 2004
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  • Rattlesnake Museum - Albuquerque
    Rattlesnake Museum
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    There is a tiny, quiet store tucked away on the outskirts of beautiful 'Old Town' in Albuquerque. This isn't your average store as you soon will realize, for what awaits you out back in the museum is sure to either please and fascinate you, make you scream and cringe, or both! You're at The Rattlesnake Museum, the largest collection of different LIVE rattlesnakes in the world. They boast that they have more rattlesnakes than the Bronx Zoo, Philadelphia Zoo, National Zoo, Denver Zoo, San Fransisco Zoo and the San Diego Zoo combined! Also calling this living museum home is a Gila Monster (absolutely gorgeous, brightly coloured beaded lizard) and a veiled chameleon. Tapping on their glass cases is NOT nice, so don't do that. Be sure to pick up a souvenier in their gift shop. Brave souls can have their picture taken with a live snake and everyone receives a certificate of bravery. Open daily 10am-6pm, Sundays 1pm-6pm. Closed major holidays. Small admission fee.

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  • Address: 202 San Felipe
  • Phone: (505) 242-6569
  • Directions: On website.
  • Website: www.rattlesnakes.com

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    Museums: Museum of Natural History & Science
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  • By lovemycacti on February 25, 2004
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  • Natural History Museum - Albuquerque
    Natural History Museum
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    This museum of natural history and science is a good place to go whether you are toting kids around or not. Since I have been around the world to some of the most expensive, grandest natural history museums I've been a little spoiled and probably could not judge this museum fairly. However, it is a very good museum none the less and they do a great job in displaying their Dinosaur collections which the area can be quite known for. Admission Prices: Comparitively lower than other museums. When at the museum stop by the gift shop and the cafe. They do a great bagel sandwich and of course, numerous dishes with chile. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day with these exceptions: The Museum is CLOSED on Thanksgiving and Christmas and non-holiday Mondays in January and September. Museum Prices as of current: $5 Adults, $4 Senior, $2 Children 3-12.

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  • Address: 1801 Mountain Road
  • Phone: (505) 841-2800
  • Directions: On Website.
  • Website: www.NMnaturalhistory.org

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    Museums: The American International Rattlesnake Museum
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  • By MatthewMetcalfe on October 18, 2005
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  • The Rattlesnake Museum. SNAKES! - Albuquerque
    The Rattlesnake Museum.
    SNAKES!
    by MatthewMetcalfe
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    The Rattlesnake museum is located in the heart of Old Town which is a very touristy area. The museum is about 50% gift Shop and 50% museum. It's only a couple of dollars to check out the museum so it's worth a quick trip in to see what they have. They help support the conservation of the snakes so you're giving to a cause as well. Obviously they have a large collection of Rattlesnakes. In addition to that they have some lizards, spiders (tarantulas) and other snakes. The Rattlesnakes though are the main attraction. In the back room tucked away in the corner was a Diamondback who had no desire to be looked at. When I walked up to check out the snake it coiled up and began rattling to warn me that he wasn't looking for a new friend. Although I've been around a lot of snakes, I've never heard a rattlesnake "in the flesh". It certainly makes you take notice. When you are done, pick up a rattlesnake museum souvenir!

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  • Address: 202 San Felipe Suite A
  • Phone: (505) 242-6569
  • Directions: Located in the heart of Old Town on San Felipe. There is a parking lot right across the street from the museum.
  • Website: www.rattlesnakes.com

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    Museums: Museum of natural history
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  • Museums - Albuquerque
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    This museum is located just outside the old town and has a great collection of dinosaurs. Some of them are really well-kept and properly organized. Also the mineral history of this area is well review in this museum. Usually a half hour show about nature is projected in an auditorium at the first floor. During your tour of the old town you should take this detour...

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    Museums: Museum Of Natural History
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  • Updated By JamesABQ on June 29, 2004
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  • Triceretops outside museum - Albuquerque
    Triceretops outside museum
    by JamesABQ
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    Many great dinosaur exhibits plus a dynamax theater and planetarium. Venue/ Adult/ Senior/ Children 3-12 Museum/ $5/ $4/ $2 DynaTheater/ $6/ $5/ $3 Planetarium/ $6/ $5/ $3 Virtual Voyages/ $5/ $4/ $3

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  • Address: 1801 Mountain Rd. NW
  • Phone: (505) 841-2800
  • Directions: Near Old Town .
  • Website: http://museums.state.nm.us/nmmnh/nmmnh.html

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    Museums: Explora Kids Museum
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  • Updated By JamesABQ on June 29, 2004
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    Explora Kids Museum
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    This museum for kids actually encourages people to touch the exhibits. It's completely hands on. Hours and Admission: Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-6pm Adults (12-64) $7.00 Seniors (65+) $5.00 Children (1-11) $3.00 Children (under 1) Free

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  • Address: 1701 Mountain Road NW
  • Phone: (505) 224-8300
  • Directions: Near Old Town
  • Website: http://www.explora.mus.nm.us/

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    Museums: LodeStar Astronomy Center
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  • By lovemycacti on February 21, 2004
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  • Visiting the astronomy center is a wake-up call. You suddenly realize how little of a "fish" you are in a giant system of "oceans." Awe-inspiring, slightly frightening at the realization of the birth of our planet and the solar system, a trip to the LodeStar Astonomy Center makes for terrific discussion if nothing else! The light shows are spectacular, averaged priced, and a great way to spend two hours. Conviently located at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Center, shop in the StarWorks astronomy store for celestial gifts. Open daily from 9am-5pm, exept Christmas, Thanksgiving, and non-holiday Mondays in January and September.

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  • Address: 1801 Mountain Road NW
  • Phone: (505) 841-5955
  • Directions: Old Town Area

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    Museums: Atomic Museum, Albuquerque History Museum
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  • Updated By tunisianhick on February 21, 2006
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  • Bombones! - Albuquerque
    Bombones!
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    The Albuquerque History Museum is one of the most informative sources for local info that I know of. The Atomic Museum is a blast, as well.

  • Address: Mountain Rd.

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