Albuquerque, NM

History and science collide at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque. Travel through billions of years of New Mexico's natural history with exhibits like the Dawn of the Dinosaurs, the Age of Volcanoes, and New Mexico's Ice Age. Watch a 3D movie at the Dynatheater and catch a falling star at the Planetarium.

Address: 1801 Mountain Road, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - MAP
Phone: (505) 841-2800
Web: www.nmnaturalhistory.org

The Indian Pueblo Culture Center honors the descendants of the indigenous Native American culture. The museum is owned and run by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico. Explore ancient artifacts, dance rituals, art exhibits, wall murals and a Pueblo home exploring daily life in the community.

Address: 2401 12th Street, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - MAP
Phone: (505) 843-7270
Web: www.indianpueblo.org

Atomic Power is on display at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The congressionally chartered museum and a Smithsonian affiliate explore the influence of nuclear energy on our world. The one- of-a- kind museum travels you through the atomic age, the Cold War and nuclear science.

Address: 601 Eubank Boulevard, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 - MAP
Phone: (505) 245-2137
Web: www.nuclearmuseum.org

Travel through four centuries of local history and art at The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Permanent exhibits include walking through the outdoor Sculpture Garden that showcases the works of prominent regional sculptors, and the Common Ground Art in New Mexico collection highlighting museum owned works from the 19th century to present. Dine at the Slate at the Museum and enjoy a meal made from scratch with fresh ingredients from local farmers.

Address: 2000 Mountain Road, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - MAP
Phone: (505) 242-0434
Web: www.albuquerquemuseum.org

There's a lot of hot air at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. The massive museum is filled with fascinating exhibits on the history of ballooning including memorabilia from famous balloonists. The museum also supports the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Festival, the largest balloon festival in the world.

Address: 9201 Balloon Museum Drive, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 - MAP
Phone: (505) 822-1111
Web: www.balloonmuseum.com

There's plenty of venom at the American International Rattlesnake Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the largest collection of different species of live snakes in the world. Explore myths, cure phobias and unravel the mysteries of the most misunderstood creature in the animal Kingdom. Remember your visit with a cool rattlesnake logo T-shirt!

Address: 202 San Felipe Street, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - MAP
Phone: (505) 242-6569
Web: www.rattlesnakes.com