The Museum is currently closed for renovations. Updates on the renovation will be available here and on the Museum's social media pages. More information about the project is available HERE.
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Visitor Information
NOTE: As of Monday, August 4, the Museum is closed for renovations. All Dynatheater and Planetarium shows have been paused until further notice. The Museum is expecting to fully reopen to the public in Spring 2026.
If you are interested in seeing a show during your visit, we recommend purchasing your tickets on-site to receive our combo discount rates!
The Museum is open Wednesday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Tuesday.
The museum is also closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Click Here to Download a map of the Museum (PDF)
Admission Prices
| Venue | MUSEUM EXHIBITS | DYNATHEATER | PLANETARIUM | ||
| Adults (18-59) | $8 | $7 | $7 | ||
| Seniors (60+) | $7 | $6 | $6 | ||
| Youth (13-17) | $7 | $6 | $6 | ||
| Children (3-12) | $5 | $4 | $4 | ||
| Tots (2 & Under) | Free | Free | Free |
Online Ticketing
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If you are interested in seeing a show during your visit, we recommend purchasing your tickets on-site to receive our combo discount rates!
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All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an Adult 18 years or older
If you have a museum membership, please call 505-841-2851 to reserve your tickets in advance.
DynaTheater and Planetarium tickets are available for purchase only at the Museum Admission Desk.
- Tickets for First Friday Fractal shows should be purchased online here.
- Mesmerica has contracted with the museum to present their shows in the planetarium. Museum staff cannot provide ticket sales or customer service for Mesmerica. Purchase tickets here or email customer service at: boxoffice@mesmerica.com
Directions
The Museum is located at 1801 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
From Interstate 40, take Rio Grande Boulevard south about half a mile to Mountain Road, then east on Mountain Road less than a half a mile to the Museum, turning north on 18th street to the parking lot. The Museum entrance is on 18th Street.
Museum Free Admission
- Free admission is offered to the museum through the use of the Family Pass.
- New Mexico Resident Seniors (60+ years) are free to the museum every Wednesday.
Museum Free Admissions Policy For Foster Families, and Disabled Veterans
The museum honors free admission to all New Mexico foster parents and foster children. Active foster parent/foster child status shall be verified through an official foster parent identification card.
Disabled veterans of the U.S. armed forces receive free admission by showing their museum identification card from the VA. The free ticket is available to the veteran only.
Gift Cards are available for purchase in the gift store and can be used for admission to the museum at the Membership desk only. VISA, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted. American Express is not accepted. Wheelchairs are available on request.
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