- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
- The Museum is closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Admissions:
- Purchasing Tickets at The Albuquerque Museum
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- Tickets may be purchased from cashiers at the admissions desk of the Museum from 9:00am until one half-hour before closing. Tickets may be purchased at the admissions desk with cash, check or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card.
- Purchasing Tickets Online
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- Online ticket sales are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online tickets for general admission do not expire and can be used on any day the Museum is open to the general public. You must have access to a PRINTER to print online tickets purchased at home. Please visit our website to purchase your online tickets. www.cabq.gov/museum/admissions.html
- Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for children 3 and younger.
- General Admission – New Mexico
- Resident Senior (65 & older) — $2
Adult (19-64) — $3 Teen (13-18) — $3
Child (4-12) — $1
- General Admission – out of State
Senior (65 & older) — $2
Adult (19-64) — $4
Teen (13-18) — $3
Child (4-12) — $1
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- *Note that out-of-state admission charges are the same as for New Mexico State residents when tickets are purchased online.
- Members of the Albuquerque Museum Foundation
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- Albuquerque Museum Foundation membership confers free general admission to the Museum and discounts to many special events. Members also receive a discount in the Gallery Store.
- Group Tickets
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- The Museum offers free admission to school groups. Fees are covered by funding through the Albuquerque Museum Foundation. To take advantage of this offer, please call and book your visit two weeks in advance with the Education Division of the Museum at 243-7255.
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- There are no discounts for community centers, senior centers, scout groups, summer recreation groups, church groups, group homes, large families, company groups, YMCAs, after-school groups, bus tours or the like.
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- If you are purchasing tickets online for a large group, please let the Museum know of your intended visit, particularly if you want to schedule a tour or have special needs.
- Reciprocal Agreements with Other Institutions
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- Free admission to the Museum is offered to card-bearing members of the American Association of Museums and the New Mexico Association of Museums.
- Free Times
Free Admission
General Museum admission is free for the following times:
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month
- 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month
Free admission applies to general museum admission only. Fees for special exhibits and events still apply on free times.
Getting to the Museum:
The Albuquerque Museum is located at 2000 Mountain Road NW, at the intersection of Mountain Road and 19th Street, directly west of Tiguex Park. It's easy for them to reach us from the interstate, and there is plenty of available parking.
To reach the Albuquerque Museum from Interstate 40:Exit I-40 at the Rio Grande Blvd exit. At the bottom of the ramp, turn south. Continue to the stoplight at the intersection of Rio Grande Blvd. and Mountain Road; enter the left turn lane and turn left on to Mountain Road. Pass the first stop light on Mountain Road (San Felipe); at the second stop light (19th Street) turn right. The Albuquerque Museum is immediately to your right, set back from the road. Free parking is available on the grounds. Call 505-243-7255 if you require further assistance.
About the Museum:
Albuquerque Museum is the rock-solid cornerstone of Albuquerque's cultural community. All things New Mexico: from the Alvarado to O'Keeffe, Blumenschein to the Bosque, and more.
Whether you're a local seeking to be immersed in art or history, or a visitor wanting to experience Albuquerque's premier cultural institution, be sure to include a visit to Albuquerque Museum located in the heart of historic Old Town.
Ongoing Programs:
- Free General Admission Days at The Albuquerque Museum
- The first Wednesday of the month is a free general admission day.
- General admission to the Museum is also free every Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
- Saturday Family Art Workshops
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- Fun for all ages. All supplies are provided. Free with Museum general admission.
Tours:
- Sculpture Garden Walking Tours – Docent-guided tours are offered Tuesday-Saturday at 10 a.m. during the months of April through November.
- Old Town Walking Tours – Docent-guided tours are offered Tuesday-Sunday at 11 a.m. from mid-March to mid-December. Except as noted, all events are free with Museum admission
- Don’t miss tours at Casa San Ysidro in the nearby Village of Corrales.
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- Casa San Ysidro is a Spanish Colonial home owned and operated by The Albuquerque Museum. Casa San Ysidro is closed to the public during December & January.
More at the Museum:
- The Gallery Store: Need the perfect gift? Contact The Gallery Store at 505-242-0434 or by email at store@albuquerquemuseum.com to inquire about unique items, catalogs, books, jewelry and more.
- Slate at the Museum: Soups, salads, entrees, and desserts, all made from scratch. Tuesday – Sunday: Breakfast & lunch from 10am to 2:30pm. Snacks, coffee drinks & pastries until 4pm. Call ahead, or take out: 505-243-2220.
For Persons With Disabilities
The Albuquerque Museum is an accessible museum. If you require special assistance to enjoy Museum activities, or to obtain this information in an alternative format, please contact The Albuquerque Museum at least 5 business days before the scheduled activity at 505-243-7255. The Relay New Mexico number is 1-800-659-8331.
Museum Rental:
The newly expanded Albuquerque Museum is the ideal place to hold a business, reunion or personal gathering. There are rental options for parties of all sizes.
Questions? Lucia Garcia can address specific rental information by appointment only.
To make an appointment contact Lucia at ldgarcia@cabq.gov or 505-243-7255.
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