Albuquerque's rich cultural heritage is one of the many things our real estate agents love about this city.  

There are enough local museums and art galleries to keep any avid art fan busy for a lifetime, but it's been a while since we visited many of them. This month, we've decided to change that. Want to come along? Join us at these five February arts and culture exhibitions in Albuquerque.

5 Albuquerque Arts and Culture Exhibitions to Visit This February 

Albuquerque Museum  

Address: 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 

The Albuquerque Museum is run by the city's Department of Arts and Culture and serves as the official home base for many of its cultural preservation efforts. The building houses a massive collection of records, artifacts, and works of art documenting how local life changed over time.  

Most of these items are part of their permanent exhibitions and can be viewed at any time, but there are also a few limited-time special exhibitions on display. Visit this month to see: 

• Open to All: A Century of Access at Special Collections Library, a celebration of the city's first library and its enduring legacy 
• Beauty in the Breakdown, an examination of how chemical decay affects old historical photographs 
• Maps and Marginalia: Marking the Unknown, an exploration of how colonialism influenced the illustrations that were drawn around the edges of early maps 

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets cost $5 per person for New Mexico residents ($6 for out-of-state visitors) or $3 for kids aged 4 to 12. Kids aged 3 and under can visit for free with an adult.

516 ARTS  

Address: 516 Central Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 

516 ARTS is the only art museum in Albuquerque dedicated exclusively to local contemporary art. They have a small permanent collection on display, but they use most of their space for temporary exhibits that explore different facets of modern New Mexican cultural identity. Two of the last set ended on January 31st, and replacements are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.  

The museum plans to move into a new, larger building on the corner of First Street and Marquette Avenue sometime later this year, so now is the perfect time to see their current collection in person. Their Central Avenue location is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is free to visit. 

Yucca Art Gallery 

Address: 206½ San Felipe St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 

With more than 60 years in business, Yucca Art Gallery is proud to be the oldest art co-op still active in Albuquerque. Just under 40 local artists are active members of the collective, working in mediums like:

• Oil paints
• Watercolors
• Photography
• Woodworks
• Ceramics 

Many of these artists have won prestigious awards for their work, regularly participate in juried exhibitions and gallery shows, and have contributed pieces to the permanent collections of galleries around the country. Come see some of their recent creations on display and get a sneak peek into the artistic process while they work on new ones.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 

Address: 2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center seeks to share the cultural beliefs, traditions, and practices of the 19 Pueblo tribes that still live in New Mexico. Hosting art exhibitions that showcase the work of the tribes' members is one of the many ways they work toward this goal. 

Their current star art exhibition is called Indigenous Freeways. Presented in partnership with the Arrowsoul Art Collective, it features a collection of murals by Indigenous artists exploring social reciprocity in a changing world. 

You can visit the center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $10 for New Mexico residents or $12 for out-of-state guests. Seniors, students, and children aged 5 to 17 can visit for just $8. Kids under 5 get in for free. Visit on Tuesdays to get two adult tickets for the price of one.  

Gallery Hózhó 

Address: 2000 Bellamah Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

There's always something new to see at Gallery Hózhó, a trendsetting contemporary fine art gallery based inside Albuquerque's Hotel Chaco. Their collection features works from top local artists specializing in a wide range of mediums, including:

• Handcrafted jewelry 
• Oil and tempera paintings 
• Gesso board paintings 
• Clay, glass, and stone sculptures 
• Digital art prints 

The gallery will host a special event, Big Ideas, from 4 to 7 p.m. on February 14th. Guests will celebrate the debut of new works from artists like Jamison Chas Banks and Kelly C. Frye with food, drinks, and the chance to mingle with the artists themselves. 

Cultivate Your Creativity in ABQ 

There's always a new artist or exhibit making waves in Albuquerque's arts and culture scene. You could be a part of this vibrant community, too, and CB Legacy is here to make it happen. Contact us today to discuss your needs with one of our agents and get a curated selection of Albuquerque home listings to match.