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Galleries, Landmarks & Museums in Albuquerque |
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 Albuquerque
has tons of art galleries, historic centers and museums for
your viewing pleasure. Categories range from the history
of atomic development to the evolution of the
automobile. If you enjoy American culture there are also
many museums depicting the history of Indians as well as the
progression of the American Southwest. Below we have
highlighted some of the great places for you to visit while
you are here.
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| National Atomic Museum
- Tracing the history of the development of the Atomic bomb.
Full scale models of missiles, a 8-52 bomber, and other
aircraft. (505) 284-3243.
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Wright's Indian Museum
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Started by Mrs. Chernoff and her late husband, Sam, who
collected prize pieces from the early years of this country,
including artifacts of the Anasazi culture. For an engrossing
experience in culture and design, visit Wright's. (505) 883-6122.
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
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Be enchanted by traditional Indian Dances and Craft
Demonstrations held at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which
is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico.
Enjoy the permanent and changing exhibits of the Pueblo's
history and shop the shops for great buys on Indian Jewelry
and Crafts. Try some native American cuisine. (505) 843-7270.
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Yesterdave's Auto Museum
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Inspired by the legendary Carroll Shelby, creator of the
Cobra, Ford Cobra Mustang and the Dodge Viper, the museum is
home to many celebrity and collector automobiles; from John
Lennon's Rolls Royce, Elvis Presley's Mercedes Lime, to
Carroll Shelby team race car. (505) 293-0033.
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Rattlesnake Museum
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See the world's largest collection of different species of
live rattlesnake. Displayed in beautifully recreated natural
landscapes. this exhibit is fascinating to both adults and
kids. Also available at the museum store are a large selection
of rattlesnake art and artifacts. The T-shirts make excellent
souvenirs. (505) 242-6569.
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The Albuquerque Museum
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Enjoy contemporary and traditional art and history
exhibitions. Attend workshops and lectures for children and
adults. Relax in the serene sculpture Garden and savor the
surroundings. Visit the museum, gift shop, La Tienda. (505) 242-4600.
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Museum of Natural History & Science
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Experience billions of years of natural history. Walk through
an active volcano, explore a cool ice age cave, gaze up at
some of the largest dinosaurs that ever lived, and ride in the
evolator time machine. The Dynamax Theater giant screen
action. Subway sandwich shop & NatureWorks store
Handicapped accessible. (505) 841-2802.
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Tinkertown Museum
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An amazing animated, miniature wood-carved western town and
three ring circus; bottle glass rooms; potter's studio.
(505) 281-5233
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Art Galleries
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Kiva
Fine Arts - Kiva Fine Arts, established in 1989,
specializes in Native American art, sculpture, pottery, weaving
and fine art glass. Located in the historic El Centro Building
just steps from the Plaza, Kiva features prominent and emerging
Indian artists from across the Southwest. (505) 820-7413
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Rough
Rider Trading Co - Capture the spirit of New
Mexico and the Old West at Rough Rider Trading Co., a gallery of
furniture, art, jewelry and interiors. Featuring over 50 artists
from the villages of Northern New Mexico, Rough Rider has a
diverse selection of painted, carved and rustic furniture as
well as colorful, hand-woven rugs and garments, pottery,
sculpture, paintings and prints and other wonderful hand-crafted
items to adorn your home or office. (505) 425-0246
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Touching
Stone - Quiet, unpretentious beauty, the essence
of Japanese aesthetics, is also a dominant feature of
Southwestern landscape. Touching Stone is a new gallery in Santa
Fe dedicated to exploring this artistic sensibility. Housed in a
250-year old adobe just a few blocks south of the Plaza, the
gallery showcases Japanese and Southwest arts that share a sense
of simplicity. (505) 988-8072
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Windsor
Betts Fine Art - A fun, informative art brokerage
house one-and-a-half blocks from the Plaza where collectors on
all levels may purchase “museum art.” Currently representing
the estates of Elaine Horwitch, Grand Dame of contemporary art
and Vladan Stiha, world-renowned Impressionist painter along
with a new, exciting collection of Russian Impressionism.
(505) 820-1234
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