Albuquerque Museum

This Old Town museum contains an impressive, evocative visual history of New Mexico.. The Scene
Located on the east side of Old Town, the Albuquerque Museum chronicles the art and history of New Mexico over the past four centuries. Occasionally disquieting, the permanent collection includes exhibits on Native American culture, the Spanish conquest, Wild West and the Cold War.

The Collection
Prominent New Mexican artists and photographers are also part of the permanent collection, while temporary galleries feature traveling exhibits of national and international acclaim. A constantly expanding collection of contemporary sculpture draws its share of visitors to the spacious museum grounds. In the sculpture garden, weekend summer nights allow for live jazz and salsa under the stars. The museum performance program Lo Maduro de la Cultura, sponsors music, theater and poetry throughout the year. The museum also offers courses, lectures and guided tours.…