- The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History is one of the many reasons that I absolutely love, love the culture of the Duke City. Located right on the corner of 19th and Mountain, abutting ‘Burque’s historic Old Town, and just East of the North Valley and South of Wells Park, The Albuquerque Museum sparkles as an absolute treasure trove among museum row, consisting of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, the Science Museum ¡Explora! and the Rattlesnake Museum. Originally designed by world renowned architect Antoine Predock in 1979, and then later tastefully expanded in 2005 this artistic masterpiece exudes high culture meant to be shared with the community both inside and out.
- The Albuquerque Museum’s Hands-on Sculpture Garden
On the inside The Albuquerque Museum houses approximately 7,000 works of art, focusing on art of the American Southwest and its influences. It covers everything from colonial to the contemporary and Native American jewelry to Georgia O’Keefe in the form of exhibits, photo archives and galleries. On the outside you will find a hands-on sculpture garden in front of the museum, depicting various aspects of New Mexico’s rich history. So, don’t be surprised if you see kids climbing and interacting with the sculptures! This art is meant to be shared…
However, The Albuquerque Museum is no stranger to more cerebral works of art. In fact, we are excited to report that from February 5, 2012 through May 13, 2012 the etchings of the subversive and imaginative artist Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes and his collection Los Caprichos will be on display at the museum. Of course, The Sugar Team will be there opening night. We hope to see you there!
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The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science