Visitor Information
If you plan your visit to include time in the museum and a show in the Dynatheater or Planetarium, this could take at least two hours. Please note that each show runs approximately 45 min. and we stop selling tickets 5 min. before each show starts.
- The Museum is open regularly from 9 AM to 5 PM, except that it is closed on Tuesday.
- The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
- We happily welcome ADA Service Animals. Please leave your pets at home!
- New Mexico foster families receive free museum admission.
Admission Prices
| Patron | Resident – Museum* | Non-Resident – Museum | Dynatheater | Planetarium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults (18–59) | $8.00 | $14.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | $7.00 | $12.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Youth (13–17) | $7.00 | $12.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Children (3–12) | $5.00 | $10.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Tots (2 & under) | Free | Free | Free | Free |
*NM residents must provide proof of NM residency for reduced rates. All guests over the age of 17 are requested to provide residency proof for discounted rates to apply.
| Patron | Museum + Dynatheater | Museum + Planetarium | Museum + Dynatheater + Planetarium | Non-Resident (1 Show) | Non-Resident (2 Shows) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (18–59) | $10.00 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $19.00 | $24.00 |
| Senior (60+) | $9.00 | $9.00 | $14.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| Youth (13–17) | $9.00 | $9.00 | $14.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| Child (3–12) | $7.00 | $7.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | $18.00 |
| Tots (2 & under) | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
All children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult eighteen or older.
Museum members: please call (505) 841-2851 for questions.
Directions
The Museum is located at 1801 Mountain Road NW, 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 half a mile. Turn north on 18th Street to the parking lot.
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