The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early development and the Cold War to today's peaceful uses. The permanent displays and changing special exhibits present history, science applications, and future developments of nuclear energy. Adults and children alike will be fascinated by this important part of New Mexico's history. Exhibits include The Atomic Pioneers; Nuclear Medicine; Energy Encounters; the Manhattan Project; Atomic Pop Culture; Little Albert's Lab; and more. Visit the outdoor in the Heritage Park to see aircraft and other large artifacts.
Established in 1969, the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is a Smithsonian Affiliate and the only congressionally chartered museum in the nuclear field.
The New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society (NMSL&RHS), an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is preserving New Mexico’s railway history. After over 20 years of effort, the society’s volunteers have thoroughly restored the former Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF) 2926; a 2900-class, 4-8-4 “Northern” steam locomotive built in 1944 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. The 2926 is one of the last steam locomotives built for the ATSF and is the only operating 2900 in the United States. The 2926 locomotive is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized by the state’s legislature as the Official Steam Locomotive of New Mexico.
The museum has moved to a castle at 400 2nd St SW. The new larger location will have several full-on exhibits and a research library.
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, in Santa Fe, NM, has welcomed more than 1,700,000 visitors from all over the world.
The Museum's collection of over 139 O'Keeffe paintings, drawings, & sculpture, including promised gifts & extended loans, is the largest in the world. Throughout the year, visitors can see a changing selection of at least 50 of these works.
In addition, the Museum presents special exhibitions that are either devoted entirely to O'Keeffe's work or that combines examples of her art with works by her American modernist contemporaries.
Starting August 4, the museum is embarking on its first major facility renovation in decades, including a redesigned entrance, box office, and gift shop, refreshed exhibition spaces, and infrastructure improvements.
As a result, the museum will be closed for around seven months beginning in August. More details on the project, and what it means for visitors, is available HERE. Plan to be reopen in March, 2026.
The Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is an amazing theater that blends art, science, and fun! The largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in New Mexico, our 55' Sky-Skan Definiti, full-dome theater features educational and entertaining multimedia presentations on astronomy and space science. Whether it's learning about the constellations in our night sky tonight or watching mind-bending fractal zooms, the Planetarium will be an experience that you and your family will not soon forget!
New Mexico's premier hands-on, innovative learning center that welcomes families, children/people of all ages. Exhibits, activities, programs, theater performances and events in science, technology and art. Gift shop with educational and unique items for all ages.
Since it opened in 2005, the museum has welcomed over one million visitors from Albuquerque and many other communities in New Mexico, as well as from across the country and around the world. Through its extensive collection of artifacts, interactive special exhibitions and engaging educational programs, the museum is a gateway to science, exploration and discovery.
The Balloon Museum is open year-round and hosts many community-oriented special events, features unique art and architecture, and offers distinctive rental spaces for meetings, weddings, receptions and other celebrations.
The Rattlesnake Museum is an exciting and educational experience for the entire family. This animal conservation museum reveals the hundreds of ways that rattlesnakes and other "less desirable" animals have influenced our lives. Examples are given through artifacts, memorabilia, and the largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes in the world. In fact, the Rattlesnake Museum hosts more different species than the Bronx Zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo, the National Zoo, the Denver Zoo, the San Francisco Zoo, and the San Diego Zoo, all combined! Species from North, Central, and South America are presented in beautifully recreated habitats. Myths are explored, phobias cured, and mysteries revealed at this must-see Museum of the Southwest.
May not be open in April.
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a National Historic Landmark that operates in the scenic landscapes of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Renowned for its breathtaking mountain vistas and vintage steam locomotives, the railroad offers an immersive journey back in time to the late 19th century, when railroads played a crucial role in connecting remote regions. At 64-miles in length, it is the longest, the highest and most authentic steam railroad in North America, providing guests with a unique opportunity to experience the Old West while traversing through deep canyons, across high trestles, and alongside rivers.
Spaceport America Experience Tour visitors should be ready for an authentic experience they can’t get anywhere else! Spaceport America, the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, was designed to make space travel as accessible to all as air travel is today – and to be a place where visitors can have a have a hands-on, fun experience inside a real commercial space launch facility.
Presented By: New Mexico Restaurant Association Dates: April 17, 2026 - April 26, 2026 Recurrence: Recurring daily Albuquerque, NM
Presented By: Wheels Museum Dates: April 18, 2026, April 19, 2026 Location: Albuquerque Rail Yards 777 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Presented By: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Dates: April 4, 2026 - April 26, 2026 Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday Location: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th St. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
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