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Explora

An activity in Old Town Albuquerque, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dec 31 morning.

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Why go

A hands-on science center next to Old Town; its Noon Year's Eve on Dec 31 ends with a big balloon drop at noon.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Old Town Albuquerque, alongside 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Albuquerque Museum and Albuquerque Museum.

Type
Activity · Culture
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Dec 31 morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Old Town Albuquerque. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Albuquerque Museum

    City museum at the edge of Old Town with Southwestern art and a history gallery covering four centuries.

    Sight · Albuquerque · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Albuquerque Museum

    The city's art and history museum on the edge of Old Town, with a free family New Year's Eve Before Dark event on Dec 31.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    San Felipe de Neri Church

    Adobe church from 1793 on the north side of the Old Town plaza, still an active parish.

    Sight · Albuquerque · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    San Felipe de Neri Church

    The adobe church on the north side of the plaza, dating to 1793 and still an active parish.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Church Street Cafe

    New Mexican cooking in one of Old Town's oldest adobe houses, with a courtyard and a big fireplace.

    Food · Albuquerque · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Church Street Cafe

    New Mexican breakfasts and red or green chile in Casa de Ruiz, one of the oldest houses in Albuquerque.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Explora is a stop on our Albuquerque New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Old Town Albuquerque

Explora is our only activity pick in Old Town Albuquerque; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Old Town Albuquerque guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Albuquerque

Our climate figures for Old Town Albuquerque come from nearby Albuquerque. Average daily highs in Albuquerque run from 48°F in December to 96°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For Explora itself, we suggest: Dec 31 morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Albuquerque from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Albuquerque weather by month (covers Old Town Albuquerque).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Explora, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Coordinates
35.09748, -106.66405
Destination
Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico

Explora: quick answers

How much time do you need at Explora?

Plan on about 2 hours at Explora. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Explora?

Our pick: Dec 31 morning. Insider tip: Arrive at opening on Dec 31; the noon countdown fills the building.

Which TripsCircle routes include Explora?

Explora appears on Albuquerque New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Explora to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Old Town Albuquerque.

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