(*) Suitable for children under 6
ALBUQUERQUE AQUARIUM/RIO GRANDE BOTANIC GARDEN *
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 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 available for groups or on weekends. 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. No registration required.
BORDERS BOOKS, MUSIC AND CAFE *
Zafarano store: Children’s Story Time Fridays at 1 p.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.
EL RANCHO DE LAS GOLONDRINAS *
Living history museum located on 200 acres, dedicated to the heritage and culture of Spanish Colonial New Mexico. June-September hours: Wednesday- Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Docent-guided tours by appointment only April, May and October. Admission the week of September 6-7 is $1 for New Mexico residents. Wednesdays June-September always free for NM residents. 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261.
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. New Mexico residents admitted free on Sundays with ID. Children 16 and under are always free. 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. New Mexico residents admitted free on Sundays with ID. Children 16 and under are always free. 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. DynaTheater 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. Children 16 and under are always free. 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. Saturday Artists, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. 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, 1607 Paseo de Peralta. 983-4098.
SANTA FE PUBLIC LIBRARY *
Hours: Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Children’s Roomcloses at 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1- 5 p.m., 955-6780. La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano Street, Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (La Farge Branch closed for renovations through September 8); 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: Stories, songs, finger games, puppets and crafts. Weekly sessions; call for specific dates. Tuesdays at La Farge: ages 2-3, 10:30-11 a.m. and ages 4-5, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Wednesdays at Southside: ages 2-5, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Fridays at Main: ages 2 to 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Books and Babies: Weekly sessions for ages 6months 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 ½ 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.
THE PLANETARIUM AT SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Entertaining and informative astronomical programs, ranging from scientific documentaries to science fiction stories filled with science facts to cultural programs including Native American and Chinese sky lore. Public programming February through December. Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; free for SFCC students, employees and planetarium members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Regular programs are not suitable for children under 5 years old. Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.
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 21.1614 Paseo de Peralta, 989-4423. For updated events information, visit www.warehouse21.org.
WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
Contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest. Talks, seminars, meet-the-artist receptions, and many other events. Private, not-forprofit, no admission fee, donations welcome. 704 Camino Lejo, 982-4636.
