Free & Cheap Things to Do in Albuquerque, NM

  • The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Albuquerque, New Mexico, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Science Museums, Historic Sites, Specialty Museums and Cultural Centers.
  • From Balloon Fiesta Park to Elena Gallegos Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Albuquerque and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tijeras, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Sandia Park.
  • The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Albuquerque, New Mexico, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Science Museums, Historic Sites, Specialty Museums and Cultural Centers.
  • From Balloon Fiesta Park to Elena Gallegos Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Albuquerque and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tijeras, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Sandia Park.
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With the sun rising over the Sandia Mountains, ascend into the sky during a hot-air-balloon ride helmed by a licensed pilot
3.6 Miles
99% 1229 votes
City Tours 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 MoreLess Info
Experience the history and uniqueness of Albuquerque while on a custom-built, open-air trolley from ABQ Trolly Co.. The 85-minute tour covers 18 miles and passes through all of the best places to visit in the city.
3.2 Miles
96% 592 votes
Science Museums 1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87110 MoreLess Info
Providing a unique learning experience, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque features hands-on educational exhibits for visitors of all ages. The center also offers a variety of science and educational camps throughout the year.
6.0 Miles
93% 431 votes
Scenic Railroads 410 S. Guadalupe St, Albuquerque, NM 87102 MoreLess Info
The commuter railway that serves the metropolitan areas of Santa Fe and Albuquerque is known as the New Mexico Rail Runner. The line covers 97 miles of scenic desert landscape between the two large urban centers.
5.3 Miles
92% 723 votes
Science Museums 601 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 MoreLess Info
The nation's only congressional chartered museum in the field of nuclear science is The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque. The story of the Atomic Age from its early research to modern uses of the technology are displayed through a variety of exhibits.
3.7 Miles
94% 228 votes
Specialty Museums 1776 Montano Road Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87107 MoreLess Info
The Unser Racing Museum is a museum that has the goal of educating and immersing visitors in the world of racing. The museum offers guided tours as well as interactive exhibits.
3.3 Miles
90% 627 votes
Science Museums 1801 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 MoreLess Info
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is home to a vast array of exhibits taking visitors on a journey from prehistoric times to today. Explore replicas of ice-age caves, a walk-through volcano and marvel at the life-size dinosaur replicas.
2.7 Miles
90% 1178 votes
Cultural Centers 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 MoreLess Info
No visit to ABQ is complete without a visit to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to learn about the native history and customs of the Pueblo tribes. Take a tour, see historic artifacts and exhibits and even experience tribal dance performances.
5.5 Miles
At the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, visitors learn why and how hot air balloons fly. Visitors also learn about how they are used in business, pleasure and war, and the building with views of Sandia Mountain and Balloon Fiesta Park can be rented for special events.
3.4 Miles
92% 378 votes
Art Museum 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 MoreLess Info
One of the top attractions in the city is the Albuquerque Museum which covers both history and art. The institution has a great deal of art from Spain and the historical periods of the region from the Native American era to the post-modern.
4.1 Miles
72% 414 votes
Aquariums 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 MoreLess Info
As part of the city's Bio Park complex, the Albuquerque Aquarium treats visitors to ocean and marine life in the heart of the Southwest. Featuring a shark tank, a variety of reef exhibits, sea turtles and much more fun for the entire family.
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