(*) Suitable for children under 6
Albuquerque Aquarium/Rio Grande Botanic Garden *
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days per week. 2601 Central Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, 764- 6200.
Bataan Memorial Museum
Artifacts from the Bataan Death March, Medal of Honor ribbons and biographies. Private tours for groups or on weekends available. Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 474-1670.
Borders Books, Music and Café *
Sanbusco Market store: Toddler and preschool story time Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. with Linda; cookies and juice follow. 500 Montezuma Avenue, 954-4707. Zafarano store: Story time for all ages, Fridays at 11 a.m. 3513 Zafarano Road, 474-9450. No registration required.
Bradbury Science Museum
Displays, videos and interactive exhibits on the history of the atomic bomb and contemporary research conducted at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday-Monday, 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. 15th and Central Avenue in Los Alamos, 667-4444.
Harwood Museum of Art *
Free art making for families. Every Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. All ages. Also, monthly. Homeschoolers activities for two age groups. 238 Ledoux Street, Taos. Call 758-9826, ext. 105 for program details.
Institute of American Indian Arts Museum *
The National Collection of Contemporary Indian Art. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. 108 Cathedral Place, 983-8900.
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture *
Including The Roland Discovery Center: interactive exhibits, puzzles, and games for the young and young at heart. Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 710 Camino Lejo, 476-1250.
Museum of International Folk Art *
Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. New Mexico residents admitted free on Sundays with ID. Children 16 and under are always free. 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art *
Special activities for families and children include “possible bags,” an art activity bag; the MoSCA Treasure Hunt; puzzles, books, historical costumes and hands-on activities in the Youth Art and Activity Center. Docent tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Special tours for children and adults can be arranged by calling the Education Department at 982-2226, x122. Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission for New Mexico residents on Sundays. Located at 750 Camino Lejo on Museum Hill, 982-2226.
New Mexico Museum of Art *
Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays until 8 p.m. Admission fees vary. Wednesdays free for New Mexico senior citizens. Fridays free to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. New Mexico residents admitted free on Sundays with ID. Children 16 and under are always free. Guided tours free with museum admission. 107 W. Palace Avenue, 476-5072.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science *
Various exhibits, Planetarium, and movies at the giantscreen Lockheed-Martin Dynatheater. Museum is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dynatheatre movies are shown each hour from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. 1801 Mountain Road, NW, Albuquerque, 505-841-2800.
Palace of the Governors
Various exhibits from colonial New Mexico. Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Friday evenings 5 to 8 p.m. New Mexico residents admitted free on Sundays with ID. 105 W. Palace Avenue, 476-5100.
Rio Grande Zoo *
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days per week. 903 Tenth Street, SW, Albuquerque, 505-764-6200.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum *
1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359. Open 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday year round.
Earthworks Education, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Sunday Scientists, 2-4 p.m. Sundays.
Preschool Prime Time, 9 a.m.-noon Fridays.
Art Programs, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
Babes in the Woods, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays.
Santa Fe Farmer’s Market *
Annie Rose has a play area for kids every Saturday with fun gardening-related books, toys, and sometimes baby bunnies! Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa Fe Farmers Market (indoors), 519 Cerrillos Road, 983-4098.
Santa Fe Public Library
Hours: Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Children’s Room closes at 8 p.m; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m., 955-6780. LaFarge Branch, 1730 Llano Street, Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sundays, 955-4860. Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sunday, 955-2810.
Preschool Story Time: Weekly sessions for 2- and 3-year-olds and 4- to 6-year olds, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Tuesdays through April 29 at La Farge, Wednesdays through April 30 at Southside and Fridays through May 2 at Main, with stories, songs, finger games, puppets and crafts.
Books and Babies: Weekly sessions for ages 6 months through 2 years, 10:30 – 11:a.m. Wednesdays at La Farge, and 1-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Southside. Call library for specific session dates and to register.
Santa Fe Southern Railway *
Ride a working freight through high desert scenery on a 4 1/2 hour round trip from the historic depot in Santa Fe to Lamy.
Rides available all year round. Group rates available. Call 989-8600 for times, rates and reservations.
The Georgia O’keeffe Museum
Drawings, watercolors, pastels and sculpture. Video about Georgia O’Keeffe. Museum is open Thursday through Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Closed Wednesdays from November through May. Free Friday evenings 5-8 p.m. 217 Johnson, 995-0785.
Twirl Kidspace
Learn magic tricks, make toys, play classic games—something different every week. Twirl Playday every Thursday, from 3-5 p.m., and Twirl Outdoor Explorers, every Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages welcome. 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos, (505) 751-1402.
Vista Grande Public Library *
Hours: 12 noon-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Wednesday open until 8 p.m. Closed to the public Sunday and Monday.
Children’s Story Time: 10 a.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. Ages 2-10. Family Movie Night 7 p.m. 2nd Friday of each month.14 Avenida Torreon, in Eldorado, 466-7323.
Warehouse 21
Dance concerts, theater productions and other events, and classes for youth under 21. New building under construction. For updated events information, visit www.warehouse21.org. 989-4423.
