Explora, Albuquerque

Name: Explora
Address: 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, 87104, United States
Telephone: +1 505-224-8300

#22 among attractions in Albuquerque

Museum, Science museum, Children's museum

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Facts and practical information

Explora is a science center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, located near Old Town Albuquerque. Its name is the imperative form of the Spanish language verb explorar, which means to explore. ()

Coordinates: 35°5'50"N, 106°39'50"W

Address

1701 Mountain Rd NWNorthwest Albuquerque (Sawmill Area)Albuquerque 87104 United States

Contact

+1 505-224-8300

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Day trips

Explora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rosenwald Building, Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

1.1 miSE
Shopping, Department store
Rosenwald Building, Albuquerque
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1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque
30 min walk • Albuquerque Convention Center is a multipurpose convention and performing arts center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is New Mexico's largest convention center.
~1200 ftW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Albuquerque
6 min walk • The Albuquerque Museum, formerly known as the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, is a public art and history museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
~660 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque
4 min walk • The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is a natural history and science museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico near Old Town Albuquerque. The Museum was founded in 1986. It operates as a public revenue facility of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
~1800 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Building
San Felipe de Neri Church, Albuquerque
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1.1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
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1 miE
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Live music
Marble Brewery, Albuquerque
26 min walk • Marble Brewery is a brewery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2008. Its main brewhouse is located in downtown Albuquerque on Marble Avenue, which gave the brewery its name. The 30 barrel brewhouse is responsible for brewing all classic and seasonal styles, including Marble's most popular brew, Double White.
1.1 miSE
Shopping
Maisel's Indian Trading Post, Albuquerque
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1.2 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Sunshine Building, Albuquerque
32 min walk • The Sunshine Building is a historic six-story building in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1924 by local theater owner Joseph Barnett and houses the Sunshine Theater as well as commercial space and offices.
~1640 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
American International Rattlesnake Museum, Albuquerque
8 min walk • The American International Rattlesnake Museum is an animal conservation museum located in Albuquerque, New Mexico in Old Town Albuquerque. The museum is devoted to snakes, particularly rattlesnakes, and is dedicated to rattlesnake education.
0.5 miW
35°5'44"N • 106°40'19"W
Turquoise Museum, Albuquerque
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Explora open?

Explora is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Explora?

Nearby attractions include New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque (4 min walk), Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Albuquerque (6 min walk), American International Rattlesnake Museum, Albuquerque (8 min walk), Our Lady of the Angels School, Albuquerque (9 min walk).

How to get to Explora by public transport?

The nearest stations to Explora:

Bus

Old Town • Lines: 766, 777 (11 min walk)
West Downtown • Lines: 766, 777 (14 min walk)

Train

Aquarium/Garden Station (26 min walk)
Tingley Station (26 min walk)