New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque (must see)
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, founded in 1986, offers an engaging journey through the natural world and the history of the Southwest. Its eight permanent "time hall" exhibits take visitors from the birth of the universe to the Ice Age, highlighting key moments in Earth鈥檚 history.
Guests can explore the dawn of the dinosaurs, the Jurassic Age of giant reptiles, ancient seacoasts, volcanic landscapes, evolving grasslands, and immersive cave environments, all brought to life with interactive displays and realistic reconstructions.
A planetarium provides an additional dimension, offering shows that illuminate space, astronomy, and the wonders of the universe. Visitors can also encounter fossils, native animals, and plant displays that showcase New Mexico鈥檚 diverse ecosystems and unique geological history.
Beyond its exhibits, the museum provides an ideal stop for families, students, and tourists exploring Albuquerque. Its modern design, interactive features, and thoughtfully curated displays make it easy to spend several hours exploring.
As of late 2025, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is closed for major renovations and is expected to reopen in spring 2026. During this period, the museum has launched a mobile exhibit, New Mexico Rocks, bringing its collections to communities across the state.
Guests can explore the dawn of the dinosaurs, the Jurassic Age of giant reptiles, ancient seacoasts, volcanic landscapes, evolving grasslands, and immersive cave environments, all brought to life with interactive displays and realistic reconstructions.
A planetarium provides an additional dimension, offering shows that illuminate space, astronomy, and the wonders of the universe. Visitors can also encounter fossils, native animals, and plant displays that showcase New Mexico鈥檚 diverse ecosystems and unique geological history.
Beyond its exhibits, the museum provides an ideal stop for families, students, and tourists exploring Albuquerque. Its modern design, interactive features, and thoughtfully curated displays make it easy to spend several hours exploring.
As of late 2025, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is closed for major renovations and is expected to reopen in spring 2026. During this period, the museum has launched a mobile exhibit, New Mexico Rocks, bringing its collections to communities across the state.
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Sight Name: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Sight Location: Albuquerque, USA (See walking tours in Albuquerque)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Albuquerque, USA (See walking tours in Albuquerque)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Create Your Own Walk in Albuquerque
Creating your own self-guided walk in Albuquerque is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Albuquerque Old Town Walk
When Governor Francisco Cuervo founded Albuquerque, he claimed the new villa had thirty-five families. The city name derived from a town in Spain, from the Latin albus quercus, meaning 鈥渨hite oak.鈥� In reality, there were far fewer 鈥� yet by the time Spanish officials found out, Albuquerque had already come to life. And so, the city was born: a tiny fib that grew into one of New Mexico鈥檚... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
University of New Mexico Walking Tour
Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a renowned public research institution. Its branch campuses are scattered throughout the state while the main campus is located in Albuquerque. A good number of spots on this campus deserve a special note, either from an architectural or cultural standpoint, and we encourage you to explore them.
A must-go-to for students and visitors alike,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
A must-go-to for students and visitors alike,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Breaking Bad Locations Walking Tour
Breaking Bad鈥檚 screenwriter Vince Gilligan once said, 鈥淎lbuquerque is a character in the show...鈥� When Breaking Bad began filming in 2007, the city wasn鈥檛 just a backdrop-it became inseparable from the story. Gilligan may have picked New Mexico for its film production tax rebates, but the camera quickly proved how perfectly its desert horizons, strip malls, and quiet neighborhoods could... view more
Tour Duration: 9 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 22.6 Km or 14 Miles
Tour Duration: 9 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 22.6 Km or 14 Miles
Downtown Historical Buildings Walking Tour
The one-of-a-kind character of Albuquerque is the result of many different forces and centuries of history that have shaped the city. The core of Central Albuquerque is what most of the locals considered 鈥渄owntown鈥� 鈥� a place they lived, worked, shopped, governed and entertained themselves in for almost 80 years, since the arrival of the railroad in 1880.
The vibrant architectural... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
The vibrant architectural... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles