A coalition of Albuquerque organizations dedicated to engaging families in hands-on science.

Albuquerque Biological Park—Includes Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Albuquerque Aquarium, Tingley Beach and the Rio Grande Zoo. 

These environmental parks give visitors a close look at unique plants, animals and aquatic wildlife from around the world. 

Rio Grande Zoo - 903 Tenth St. SW

Rio Grande Botanic Garden & Albuquerque Aquarium - 2601 Central Ave. NW

Tingley Beach - 1800 Tingley Dr. SW

Please call 764-6245 for Education Event information.

For general BioPark inquiries, please call 311 locally or (505) 768-2000 (NM Relay or 711)

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International BALLOON MUSEUM

Dedicated to the art, culture, history, science and sport of ballooning and other lighter-than-air craft.  Visit the Museum and experience the WOW of ballooning Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm.  Sundays from 9 AM – 1 PM are FREE to the public. 

9201 Balloon Museum Dr., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 (exit I-25 West on Alameda, North on Balloon Museum Drive).

Tel:  505.768.6020

Balloon Explorium Inc.

A non-profit organization providing lighter than air hands-on education for children of all ages. Traveling hands-on exhibits include a balloon basket, bubble box, computer flight simulators etc.  Outreach to schools and community organizations include tissue paper balloon workshops and science projects.

Explora  

A new kind of learning place, providing real experiences with real things that put people's learning in their own hands.   Explora offers 250 exhibit activities as well as educational programs in both English and Spanish.  Part science center, part children's museum, Explora is a place where families can learn together and share new experiences in science, technology and art. 

1701 Mountain Rd. NW

224.8300

224.8323 para información o ayuda en español

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

One of the nation’s finest anthropology museums, the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology offers exhibits and programs relating to cultures around the world, with a special emphasis on the cultural heritage of the Southwest, archaeology and human biology.  Suitable for all ages and free and open to all.

1 University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

277-4405

National Atomic Museum  

This Museum's permanent displays and changing exhibits present the history, science, and future developments of nuclear energy.  Visit Little Al's lab for hands-on energy activities.

1905 Mountain Road NW

245-2137

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

Just minutes away from Old Town, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science takes you on a journey through the natural history of New Mexico, from the formation of the universe to the present. This interactive, high-tech museum features an active volcano, Ice Age cave, and dinosaurs galore, including an enormous T-rex and Seismosaurus. The Planetarium, Lockheed Martin DynaTheater and our Start-UP Gallery, Albuquerque and the Personal Computer Revolution, are exciting extras on the journey.

1801 Mountain Road NW

 505.841.2800

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park--Outside, the Nature Center offers interpretive nature trails and demonstration gardens to explore; inside, there are exhibits on the area's Bosque and Rio Grande riverbank environment.

2901 Candelaria Rd NW

344-7240

University of New Mexico

With acclaimed, student-focused faculty and top-ranked programs, UNM offers a vast array of opportunities.  As a proud participant in Celebra la Ciencia over the years, UNM is excited to be involved in a collaborative effort to change the face of science. By supporting you from start to finish, we will give you the tools to succeed in college and beyond.

277-2260

Want to become a member of the

Celebra la Ciencia Albuquerque Coalition?

Contact Carolyn Gregory at carolyn.gregory@state.nm.us

or 505-841-2814.