NM08 - Museum/Education Guide

• Abiquiu • Acoma
• Alamogordo • Albuquerque
• Capitan • Carlsbad
• Chimayó • Cimarron
• Cloudcroft • Corrales
• Deming • Española
• Farmington • Folsom
• Gallup • Grants
• Las Cruces • Las Vegas
• Los Alamos • Portales
• Raton • Roswell
• Ruidoso Downs/Alto
• Santa Fe • Silver City
• Soccoro • Sunspot • Taos
• Truth or Consequences
• Tucumcari

ABIQUIU

Museums

Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology At Ghost Ranch
65 miles northwest of Santa Fe on U.S. 84, Abiquiú, NM 87510
(505) 685-4333
Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú is home to the Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology. Extensive displays are designed to tell the amazing story of 12,000 years of successive habitation of the Gallina-Chama-Río Grande drainage by peoples of different ethnic makeup and cultures. The museum also displays contemporary work by Indian, Spanish, and Anglo artists and artisans who carry on the traditions of the peoples that have inhabited this area.

ACOMA

Museums

Acoma Pueblo Sky City
Exit 102 off I-40, then 16-miles south
(800) 747-0181
Acoma Pueblo, located 45 minutes west of Albuquerque, warmly welcomes visitors to experience North America’s oldest continuously inhabited community, which sits atop a sheer-walled 370-foot mesa. At the base of Sky City, discover 1,000 years of Acoma art, culture, and history at Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum. Now on exhibit: Pueblo Places and Faces — A lifetime of photography by Lee Marmon. The Gaits’i Gallery Gift Shop features traditional Acoma pottery, fine art, and Native American jewelry. Feast on authentic Acoma cuisine and traditional baked treats prepared by Acoma chefs in the Yaak’a Café.

ALAMOGORDO

Museums

Alamogordo Toy Train Depot & Museum
North end of Alameda Park on White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, NM 88311
(888) 207-3564; (575) 437-2855
Historical railroad depot filled with local railroading artifacts and miles of toy train tracks and dioramas. Open Wed.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

New Mexico Museum of Space History
Top of Hwy. 2001 Alamogordo, NM 88311
(575) 437-2840; (877) 333-6589
Learn about the history of space exploration, from the earliest rocket testing to the space shuttle.

The Tularosa Basin Museum
1301 North White Sands Blvd. Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
(575) 434-4438
Displays items from the area’s history including a rare 47-star flag, western relics, and information on Trinity Site, the first atomic bomb test.

ALBUQUERQUE

Museums

Albuquerque Biopark
2601 Central Ave., NW Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 768-2000
Composed of the Albuquerque Aquarium, Botanical Gardens and Río Grande Zoo (903 10th St., S.W.), the train-connected Biopark complex explores the natural history of New Mexico. The aquarium takes visitors from the Río Grande’s headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico.

Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
2000 Mountain Rd. N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-7255
Permanent exhibits include Four Centuries, featuring Spanish Colonial artifacts and Explore, a hands-on gallery that teaches light, sound, and motion through play.

American International Rattlesnake Museum
202 San Felipe N.W., Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-6569
Home to the largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes in the world. Educates and dispels myths about these fascinating creatures. Other reptiles are exhibited as well. Gift shop.

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Dr. N.E. (at the Balloon Fiesta grounds), Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 768-6020
Celebrates the history and future of ballooning. More than 50 historical and modern gondolas are displayed.

¡Explora! Science Center and Albuquerque Children’s Museum
1701 Mountain Rd., N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 224-8300
Exhibits and hands-on science demonstrations include a flight demonstrator, gravity well, and echo tube.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St., N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 843-7270; (866) 855-7902
Learn about the history of the state’s 19 Indian pueblos and their culture from prehistoric times to the present.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
University of NM, Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 277-4405
An international collection, with special emphasis on materials from native cultures of the Southwest.

Museum of Turquoise
2107 Central Ave., N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 247-8650
See turquoise formed in the rock, learn the history and myths about turquoise and Native Americans.

National Atomic Museum
1905 Mountain Rd., N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87104
(will be moving to Eubank and Southern boulevards in spring 2009)
(505) 245-2137
The Manhattan Project is prominently featured, giving the history of the experiment that produced the first atomic bomb.

National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth St. S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102
Main: (505) 246-2261; Box Office: (505) 724-4771
Experience the richness and diversity of Hispanic art and culture at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. From engaging art exhibitions to dynamic music, dance, and theater, the center’s vibrant, world-class programs provide an unforgettable experience. Stroll through the beautiful courtyards and plazas, dine at the restaurant, La Fonda del Bosque, and shop at the museum store, La Tiendita. The finest art programs and Spanish classes are offered year-round in a variety of disciplines. For a complete listing of exciting events and programs call (505) 246-2261 or visit the web site.

New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum
415 Central Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-0606
The museum educates about the Holocaust, as well teaching about other genocides and forms of bullying that have affected people around the world.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Rd. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 841-2802
Innovative hands-on exhibits include a walk-through volcano, dinosaur skeletons, New Mexico’s computer history, a nature center, and working paleontology lab.

Rio Grande Nature Center
2901 Candelaria Rd., N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 344-7240
Migratory fowl, nature trails, and visitor center with a library and exhibits tracing the history, geology, and ecology of the Rio Grande Valley.

University Art Museum and Jonson Gallery
University of NM Albuquerque, NM 87131,
(505) 277-4001
Leading institutions in the Southwest for 19th and 20th century American and European art.

CAPITAN

Museums

Smokey Bear Museum
102 Smokey Bear Blvd. Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2298
A memorial to Smokey, the orphan bear cub who became a symbol representing forest fire prevention.

CARLSBAD

Museums

Carlsbad Museum & Art Center
418 W. Fox St. Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 887-0276
Local geology, arts, and history exhibits.

Million Dollar Museum
27 Carlsbad Caverns Hwy. White’s City, NM 88268
(575) 785-2291, ext. 204
Eclectic mix of antiques, junque, artifacts, and a mummified “alien” baby. Roadside America at its best.

CHIMAYÓ

Museums

Chimayó Museum
County Rd. 98 Chimayó, NM 87522
(505) 351-0945
Showcases the art, culture, and history of the area, including world-famous weaving.

CIMARRON

Museums

Old Mill Museum
N.M. Hwy. 21 Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 356-2913
A collection of memorabilia and early photos of regional history housed in a historical mill. Open May-Sept.

CLOUDCROFT

Museums

Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum
1000 U.S. Hwy. 82 Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 682-2932
Local history exhibits of Cloudcroft and the area.

CORRALES

Museums

Casa San Ysidro Museum
973 Old Church Rd. Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 898-3915
Artifacts from Colonial and Territorial New Mexico housed in the historical Gutiérrez-Minge House.

DEMING

Museums

Deming/Luna Mimbres Museum
301 S. Silver Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2382
Once called “the Smithsonian of the West,” this museum houses huge collections of Mimbres pottery, furniture, glass, rocks, bells, whiskey bottles, saddles, cars, and a military room.

ESPAÑOLA

Museums

Bond House Museum
706 Bond St. Española, NM 87532
(505) 747-8535
Local art and history exhibits in a historical home in the center of Española.

FARMINGTON

Museums

E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center
302 N. Orchard Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-1425
Hands-on learning for kids of all ages.

Farmington Museum
3041 E. Main St. Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-1174
General history and science. Farmington and Navajo history, prehistory of the area, and a children’s museum.

FOLSOM

Museums

Folsom Museum
Main Street Folsom, New Mexico 88419
(575) 278-2122
Artifacts and history of Folsom and the High-Low Country of northeastern New Mexico. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

GALLUP

Museums

Rex Museum
300 W. Historic Hwy. 66 Gallup, NM 87301
(575) 863-1363
Railroad and mining history of the area.

GRANTS

Museums

New Mexico Mining Museum
100 N. Iron Ave. Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4802; (800) 748-2142
The world’s only uranium mining museum.

LAS CRUCES

Museums

Branigan Cultural Center
501 N. Water St. Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 541-2155
Changing art and local history exhibits.

Gadsden Museum
Boutz Road and Hwy. 28 (1875 Boutz) Old Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 526-6293
Indian and Spanish artifacts; local history exhibits.

Las Cruces Museum of Natural History
700 S. Telshor Blvd. Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 522-3120
Changing exhibits on the Southwest’s natural history.

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Spring Rd. Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 522-4100
Largest agricultural museum in the country with exhibits on farming and ranching, Southwestern art exhibits.

New Mexico State University Museum
Kent Hall/University at Solano Las Cruces, NM 88003
(575) 646-3739
A journey through time, showing the technological and cultural changes in the Southwest. Minerals, gems, fossils, and an overview of geological history are also on display.

LAS VEGAS

Museums

City Museum of Las Vegas and Roughriders Memorial
727 Grand Ave. Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-1401
History of Northeast New Mexico and display of Roughrider uniforms and memorabilia.

Education

New Mexico Highlands University
Box 9000, Las Vegas NM 87701
(877) 850-9064
For more than a century, New Mexico Highlands University has served as a leading academic, cultural, and economic engine for the communities of Northern New Mexico. Entering its 115th year, New Mexico Highlands University continues its historic mission on its main campus in Las Vegas and centers in Farmington, Roswell, Española/Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Raton. New Mexico Highlands’ main campus lies along the historical Santa Fe Trail in Las Vegas — a vibrant community at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

LOS ALAMOS

Museums

Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance Rd. Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 672-3861
Native American ruins. A small museum in the visitor center focuses on Indian culture and artifacts from 1200 to modern Pueblo times.

Bradbury Science Museum
Los Alamos National Laboratory
15th and Central Avenue Los Alamos, NM 87545
(505) 667-4444
A glimpse into World War II’s Manhattan Project.

Los Alamos Historical Museum
1921 Juniper St. Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-4493
A look at the community’s past and information about the surrounding Pajarito Plateau.

PORTALES

Museums

Blackwater Draw Museum
Eastern NM University
1500 S. Ave. K Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-5235, (575) 562-2202
Displays artifacts from the Blackwater Draw site, inhabited around 11,000 years ago.

RATON

Museums

Raton Museum
216 S. First Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-8979
Raton and Colfax County history. Ghost towns, mining, ranching, railroad, art, and other exhibits.

ROSWELL

Museums

The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art
409 East College Blvd. Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 623-5600
Dedicated to the work produced at the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program, more than 300 diverse works of art enliven its seven galleries.

International UFO Museum and Research Center
114 N. Main Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 625-9495 (800) 822-3545
A premier museum on extra-terrestrial phenomenon and UFOs. A center for serious research and exhibits.

Roswell Museum and Art Center
100 W. 11th St. Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 624-6744
Fine art includes works by Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth. Rocket science exhibit features work of Dr. Robert Goddard. Collection includes Rogers Aston Gallery of American Indian and Western Art.

RUIDOSO DOWNS/ALTO

Museums

Hubbard Museum of the American West
841 W. Hwy. 70 Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
(575) 378-4142
American West history, culture, and art. Special focus on the historical and worldwide importance of the horse.

SANTA FE

Museums

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson St. Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 946-1000
Experience the collection that honors O’Keeffe and the study of American modernism. Educational opportunities abound for students of all ages. The museum’s public lecture series brings renowned scholars from around the world. Enjoy daily docent tours and explore the Museum Shop’s collection. You can also host a wedding, reception, or gathering at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and your guests will have the opportunity to privately tour the galleries of this world-renowned institution. Experience the wonder and allure of one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

Museums of New Mexico
Four great museums for one great price! One four-day pass is your ticket to Santa Fe’s finest museums, including the Palace of the Governors and the Museum of Fine Arts on the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe, and the Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture on Museum Hill.

Palace of the Governors
105 W. Palace Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 476-5100
The Palace of the Governors was built 1609-1610. As an enthralling historical museum, the 19,000-square-foot palace houses a collection of more than 17,000 historical objects and documents the Spanish Colonial, Mexican, American Territorial, and recent eras in New Mexico history. Items date from the earliest Spanish explorations of the 16th century and chronicle 223 years of Spanish control, 25 years as part of Mexico, 66 years as a territory of the United States, and from New Mexico statehood in 1912 to the present.

Museum of Fine Arts
107 W. Palace Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 476-5072
Bringing the art of New Mexico to the world and the art of the world to New Mexico, the Museum of Fine Arts resides in an architecturally significant Pueblo Revival building dating to 1917 and houses collections by major artists from New Mexico and the world. The Museum of Fine Arts is filled with treasures, including important works by Gustave Baumann and Georgia O’Keeffe. In addition to the permanent collections, curators present changing exhibitions throughout the year that provoke conversations about art, content, and metaphor.

Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino Lejo (Museum Hill) Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-1200
Visit the Museum of International Folk Art and explore the beautiful artistry of the textiles, ceramics, masks, furniture, and toys in the world’s largest collection of folk art. Multiple Visions: A Common Bond, created by donor and designer Alexander Girard, features toys, dolls, textiles, and religious objects displayed in miniature villages, markets, and theater sets. Also, contemporary examples of New Mexican santos, retablos, and other works of art demonstrate the continuity of the historical art forms as they are re-interpreted by living artists.

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
708-710 Camino Lejo (Museum Hill, off Old Santa Fe Trail) Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-1250
Discover the spirit of Native America in the heart of the Southwest. Explore Native American lives and traditions through the songs, stories, art, and archaeology of the indigenous people. Visit the inspired exhibitions, including Here, Now and Always, and the Roland Sculpture Garden set at beautiful Milner Plaza. The museum offers lectures and classes on Native American art and history, field trips explore regional archaeology and native culture, and the Discovery Center is an interactive display for visitors of all ages.

El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, Inc.
1615B Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 992-0591
Devoted to showcasing and promoting Hispano culture, art, and traditions of Northern New Mexico.

El Rancho de Las Golondrinas La Cienaga
12 miles south of Santa Fe La Cienaga, NM 87507
(505) 471-2261
A living history museum showing life in colonial New Mexico.

Governor’s Gallery
Fourth floor, State Capitol Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 476-2200
Exhibitions of New Mexico artists in the international arena.

Institute of American Indian Arts
108 Cathedral Place Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-8900
A wonderful collection of contemporary Indian art and some historical material — more than 6,000 items.

Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
750 Camino Lejo (Museum Hill) Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-2226
With 3,000 objects, this is a comprehensive compilation of Spanish Colonial art.

Poeh Cultural Center
78 Cities of Gold Road on Hwy. 84/285 Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-3334
Dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of Pojoaque Pueblo.

Santa Fe Children’s Museum
1050 Old Pecos Trail Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 989-8359
Hands-on arts, science, and humanities exhibits for children.

SITE Santa Fe
1606 Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 989-1199
SITE Santa Fe is a private not-for-profit, non-collecting contemporary arts organization committed to exhibiting works by artists who merit international recognition and programming complimentary education and multidisciplinary public programs. Conceived in 1995 to bring the global contemporary art dialogue to the Southwest. Its acclaimed International Biennial is a crucial part of this mission.

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
704 Camino Lejo (Museum Hill) Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-4636
Major exhibits of Indian art and culture, featuring contemporary and historical Native American arts and crafts.

Tours/Events

ART Santa Fe 2008
(505) 988-8883
ART Santa Fe 2008 hosts the eighth International Contemporary Art Fair, July 10-13, 2008 in Santa Fe at the new Railyard Art District directly across from SITE Santa Fe. The fair brings together highly acclaimed galleries from Europe, Asia and the Americas that will be of strong interest to collectors, art professionals and the public. This is a contemporary art-lover’s dream weekend in the third largest art market in the country.

Art VanGo
(505) 570-0603
Art VanGo is Santa Fe’s finest free shuttle! The Art VanGo service operates between downtown, the Santa Fe Railyard, and Canyon Road. It runs seven days a week (summer hours differ from off-season). It includes stops at SITE Santa Fe, The New Mexico Museum of Art, Lensic Performing Arts Center, Museum Hill, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and participating sponsors. Pick up the shuttle at numerous Art VanGo stops around town, including any of the sponsor locations (look for the signs).

Cooking Schools

Santa Fe School of Cooking
116 W. San Francisco St. Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-4511
Located in downtown Santa Fe just off the Plaza, this is a regional, recreational cooking school specializing in foods of the Southwest. Regular cooking classes last about three hours, including lunch. The talented chefs have written cookbooks, won prestigious awards, and appeared in the pages of glossy magazines. They share one important attribute — they know how to have fun in the kitchen. Classes are offered several times a week and might include traditional New Mexican and contemporary Southwestern cuisine. The adjacent Market is filled with New Mexican products and cookware. The school offers outdoor cooking classes, Santa Fe restaurant walking tours, and hands-on cooking demonstrations.

SILVER CITY

Museums

Silver City Museum
312 W. Broadway Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-5921
Trace the history of this area from prehistoric Indians to present while exploring the beautiful H.B. Ailman Victorian home. A look at life in the Southwest during the Victorian era.

Western New Mexico University Museum (WNMU)
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-6386
The multicultural history of Southwestern New Mexico includes the largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery in the U.S.

SOCCORO

Museums

El Camino Real International Heritage Center
P.O. Box 175, Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 854-3600; Fax: (575) 854-3609
New Mexico’s newest State Monument interprets the history of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, the first and oldest trade route in what is now the continental United States. This trail blazed by Don Juan de Oñate in 1598 was a 1500-mile trade route that carried people, ideas and products from New Spain (Mexico City) to its northern frontier, New Mexico. See an exhibit on the architecture and artifacts of the colonial era plus gardens and nature trails. Discover the traders, adventurers, Native Americans, settlers, and soldiers who shaped New Mexico and the West.

Socorro Heritage and Visitors Center
217 Fisher Ave. Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-8927
Socorro celebrates history, technology, birds and balloons, desert sands, and enchanted skies. Socorro is home to wildlife refuges, radio telescopes, a mineral museum, a university, a historical mission (church), a performing arts series as well as numerous other facilities and events. Stop at the Visitor Center to pick up area information, walking tour maps, and to learn more about the history and culture of Socorro and the surrounding area. Historic artifacts, photos, and documents are on display.

Education

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
801 Leroy Pl. Socorro, NM 87801
(800) 428-TECH
New Mexico Tech is an undergraduate and graduate university specializing in science and engineering education and research. Tech divisions and departments include world-class research programs providing unique student research and work opportunities. Rated as one of the top educational values in the country by The Princeton Review, Tech offers a broad range of scholarships.

SUNSPOT

Museums

National Solar Observatory Museum
Southern end of N.M. Scenic Byway 6563 Sunspot, NM 88349
(575) 434-7000
Museum and Visitors Center focusing on solar research and science.

TAOS

Museums

Ernest Blumenschein Home/Taos Historic Museum
222 Ledoux St. Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-0505
European culture and adobe charm make a memorable visit to the home of the co-founder of the Taos Society of Artists.

Governor Bent Home & Museum
117A Bent St. Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-2376
Adobe home of the first New Mexico territorial governor contains frontier artifacts and family furnishings.

Harwood Museum of Art
238 Ledoux St. Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-9826
The museum collects and researches the art, artists, and art history of the Taos area from the last 100 years.

Kit Carson Home and Museum
113 Kit Carson Rd. Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-4945
Exhibits on Taos history and the Old West.

La Fonda de Taos
108 South Taos Plaza Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-2211
D.H. Lawrence paintings.

La Hacienda de los Martinez
Two miles south of Taos on Ranchitos Rd. (N.M. 240) Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-0505
The restored Spanish Colonial hacienda shows life in Spanish Colonial New Mexico. Taos photographic exhibit and exhibits on Spanish culture.

Millicent Rogers Museum
1504 Millicent Rogers Rd. Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-2462
Millicent Rogers’ collection of Southwestern Native American and Hispanic art includes pottery by Maria Martinez and her family.

Taos Art Museum and Fechin House
227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-2690
An old adobe, remodeled by the Russian artist, features hand-carved details and folk furniture.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES

Museums

Geronimo Springs Museum
211 Main St. Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-6600
Local history and mineral exhibits, mastodon skulls, Mimbres pottery.

TUCUMCARI

Museums

Mesalands Dinosaur Museum
222 E. Laughlin St. Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3466
The world’s largest collection of bronze skeletons, fossils, and replicas of prehistoric creatures.

Tucumcari Historical Museum
416 S. Adams Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-4201
Indian artifacts, farming and ranching exhibits, early town memorabilia.