Places To Go in Albuquerque

  • National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

    The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early development and the Cold War to today's peaceful uses. The permanent displays and changing special exhibits present history, science applications, and future developments of nuclear energy. You will be fascinated by this important part of New Mexico's history. Exhibits include The Atomic Pioneers; Nuclear Medicine; Energy Encounters; the Manhattan Project; Atomic Pop Culture; Little Albert's Lab; and more. Visit the outdoor in the Heritage Park to see aircraft and other large artifacts.

  • Challenger Learning Center

    The Challenger Center is a place where you can go and see a Mission Control room, an orbiting Space Station, and explore simulates space missions.
    • Location: 1776 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
    • Added: August 28, 2010
    • Tags: engineering research

  • Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

    The Balloon museum is one of many places effected by the wind. In New Mexico there is a long history of using the wind to fuel flight in balloons and they have a wonderful festival of balloons each year where they fill the skies with bright balloons. Go to the museum, check it out and see what you can learn. They have special educational programs so talk to your teacher or parent about how to get the museum staff to talk to you about your interest in wind.
    • Location: 9201 Balloon Museum Drive, Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87113-2425
    • Added: August 23, 2010
    • Tags: wind flight

  • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

    The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is a great place for kids of all ages. Here you will find permanent and temporary exhibits; a planetarium; even a movie theater. They often hold events for kids and for teachers, and their exhibits let you take a journey through time and space.
    • Location: 1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
    • Added: August 28, 2010
    • Tags: research flight

  • Petroglyph National Monument

    The Petroglyph National Monument as an estimated 24,000 carved images in their acheological sites. The petroglyphs provide us clues to the people who lived here many years ago. If we use our forensic skills, we can figure out what their cultures and daily lives were like. The park is located on the westside of Albubuerque.
    • Location: Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque, NM
    • Added: August 28, 2010
    • Tags: investigation

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