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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

1801 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-841-2800
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Ranked #7 of 105 attractions in Albuquerque
Type: Natural History Museums
Owner description: Visitors explore the origins and geological history of the American Southwest through vivid displays including dinosaur models, ice-age cave replicas,... more » Owner description: Visitors explore the origins and geological history of the American Southwest through vivid displays including dinosaur models, ice-age cave replicas, a naturalist center and a walk-through volcano. « less
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Knoxville, Tennessee, Usa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The museum is a must stop for anyone interested in dinosaurs. It is extremely interesting and educational. Casts and actual fossil skeletons are on display.

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Arizona City, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This place was a little hard to find with our GPS. After we passed it, we circled around and parked and in we went. There was no line; however, there were tons of people there because it was the Balloon Festival time of year. What a nice place in a small little area. There is another museum right across the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

For such a small city, Albuquerque has a very nice Natural history Museum, I have visited other ones in major cities that were not as good.

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Edgewood, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

For its size and location, the NM Museum of Natural History and Science is a wonderful place to take kids. The admission price if well worth the exhibits, from the dinosaurs to the formation of the Earth to the volcano exhibits. You can easily spend a few hours here and the staff is always friendly and helpful. The main exhibits... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The short version: A collection of live animals, fossils, and a variety of other exhibits make this a worthwhile stop in Albuquerque. The long version: My wife and I recently moved to Albuquerque and have been seeing all of the local attractions on the weekends. This trip just happened to be on the first of the month, when they have... More

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Not much time spent here. This is great if your with kids, it'll give you plenty of time to teach them something. At most an adult can burn through here within 20-30 mins.

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El Morro, New Mexico, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Great place to learn! Atmosphere is quiet. Loved to go when I was writing essays and presentations for school!

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The movies fly of the monarchs and the flaying giants are great 10 dollars to get in it's a bit expensive

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Sedona, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Theres some things they were still updating like there elevator ride but it was a pretty cool place to see with my family and friends theres movies that are shown on a big screen with surround sound and theres always guieds that are walking around to help answer any questions you may have

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Dayton, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Enjoyed seeing the Titanic exhibit. Had a quick tour and although its quite a small museum there was enough to see to keep me interested. I'd recommend it for a quick stop.

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