Posted in New Mexico September 09, 2020 by

Enjoy A Socially Distant Stroll Through This New Outdoor Sculpture Garden In New Mexico

It feels like life in New Mexico is finally starting to feel a little closer to normal as quarantine measures relax and the places around the state are slowly reopening. If you’re feeling the need to take in some art and culture, you’re in luck! While most museums have yet to fully reopen to the public, the Albuquerque Museum has a great outdoor sculpture garden open now for an art-filled day trip.

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Located on the grounds of the Albuquerque Museum, the sculpture garden is composed of more than 50 artworks that surround the museum.
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A simple stroll on the meandering footpaths will take you to most of them.
During a self-guided tour, you'll find the museum features a combination of sculptures that are both traditional pieces that feature life-size statues...
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...and more abstract artworks that will have you contemplating the meaning behind the sculpture.
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While some of the sculptures depict historical figures, most reflect a tidbit of life in New Mexico.
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The themes include culture and human relationships with the land and each other.
The two main sections of the garden are accessible daily: the eastern garden is always open and you can visit the west garden from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday.
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The Albuquerque Museum Sculpture Garden is located at 2000 Mountain Road in Albuquerque's Old Town, just south of Interstate 40.
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The sculpture garden is open to the public daily and admission is not required. For additional details about the art curated at the sculpture garden or to learn more about the museum itself, visit its website or Facebook page.

Website: City of Albuquerque Website
Facebook: Albuquerque Museum
Address: 2000 Mountain Road Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 505-243-7255

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Address: 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA