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~ In the State of New Mexico (19 total) ~

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NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM
Municipal museum featuring regional fine arts and historical artifacts from the Middle Rio Grande Valley (1500-present). [974:-0.0-.00]-0
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Albuquerque, NM
Collections focus on art and history of the Southwest with an emphasis on New Mexico. Also included is an historic site, Casa San Ysidro, a recreation of an 18/19th century Spanish Colonial hacienda. [1050:-0.0-.00]-0
American International Rattlesnake Museum, Albuquerque, NM
The Rattlesnake Museum is an exciting and educational experience for the entire family. This animal conservation museum reveals the hundreds of ways that rattlesnakes and other "less desirable" animals have influenced our lives. Examples are giv In addition to the 'living exhibits', collections include medical materials, Native American art, fine art, textiles, toys, entertainment, food, the study of herpetology, sports, music, scouting & military, religion and American history. [1754:-0.1-.08]-0
Anderson - Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, Albuquerque, NM
The Museum encompasses an international, national and regional perspective demonstrating the global development of ballooning achievements via exhibitions, collections and programs designed for diverse audiences. [1140:-0.1-.04]-0
Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos, NM
The Bradbury Science Museum displays exhibits about the history of Los Alamos National Laboratory, focusing on its role in the Manhattan Project during World War II, and its current research. [718:-0.0-.00]-0
FOOD Museum, Albuquerque, NM
Delightful and educational museum about food from around the world. Many facts, photos, book reviews, and K-12 programs. Audience: adults and children, teachers and food historians. [1113:-0.0-.00]-0
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, NM
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, features the paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe, placing her artistic achievement in the history of American Modernism, from her years in New York with Alfred Stieglitz to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu. [1202:-0.1-.04]-0
Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM
The museum, located in the heart of Santa Fe, houses a unique collection of contemporary American Indian art. It is an internationally acclaimed cultural institution. [1216:-0.1-.04]-0
Institute of American Indian Arts and Culture Museum, Santa Fe, NM
Contemporary Native American artwork from across the country. The IAIA Museum is the holder of the National Contemporary Native American Art Collection, and the only art museum in the country dedicated to contemporary Native American art. [277:-0.0-.00]-0
Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, Las Cruces, NM
Environmentally oriented science museum. Area of study focuses on Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem. Changing exhibits and over 50 living specimens found in the region. Prehistoric fossils - Living collections - Programs and classes - Nature Camps - Nationally traveling exhibitions change 3 times annually. [1607:-0.3-.06]-0
Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe, NM
Founded by Florence Dibell Bartlett in 1953, the Museum houses the largest collection of international folk art in the world. Permanent exhibitions include Multiple Visions: A Common Bond , Alexander Girard's collection of toys, miniatures and folk art from around the world; and Familia y Fe/Family and Faith , an anthology of Spanish Colonial art including tinwork, [464:-0.2-.04]-0
National Atomic Museum, Albuquerque, NM
The nation's only congressionally chartered museum for preserving and presenting the history and science of the atomic age. Includes displays of rockets, airplanes, and weapons, as well as exhibits on the Manhattan Project, nuclear medicine, robotics, etc. [1046:-0.0-.00]-0
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque, NM
Natural History and Science with an emphasis on New Mexico paleontology. [434:-0.0-.00]-0
New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo, NM
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is dedicated to collecting and preserving space science related artifacts, memorabilia, information and more. It is the mission of the Museum to educate the people of New Mexico and the world about man's struggl The Museum offers a variety of exhibits including the John P. Stapp Air and Space Park, Daisy Track Exhibit, International Space Hall of Fame and Astronaut Memorial Garden. The Clyde W. Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater has shows daily from 11 am until 5 pm. Mus [1585:-1.2-.05]-0
Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM [197:-0.0-.00]-0
Singleton-Biss Museum of Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
This museum features the bronze sculpture of Gib Singleton and the Native American paintings of Earl Biss. Gib Singleton's focus is on religious and western topics. He is best known for sculpting the cross on the pastoral staff of Pope John Paul II. Earl Biss was a Crow Indian artist inspired by mystical landscapes and riders. [1824:-1.1-.08]-0
Unser Racing Museum, Albuquerque, NM
Unser Racing Museum The first family of racing including Jerry Unser, Al Unser, Bobby Unser, Al Unser Jr, Al Unser III. Race cars, Race Cars, RACE CARS [1573:-1.0-.05]-0
War Eagles Air Museum, Santa Teresa, NM
World War II and Koeran conflict era flying museum. Many interesting pictures. [779:-0.0-.00]-0
White Sands Missile Range Museum, White Sands Missile Range, NM
White Sands Missile Range is the site of the world’s first atomic explosion, the birth of the nuclear age and man’s first journey beyond the earth’s atmosphere, the birth of the space age. The Museum explores both of these modern events as well as providi [1409:-0.7-.04]-0

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