This Month at The Albuquerque Museum

May 2008

24th Annual Museum Car Show
Sunday, May 18, 2008
10:00 am - 3:30 pm

 

One of Albuquerque’s largest car shows takes place every May at The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History.

On Sunday, May 18, 2008, car lovers will gather for the 24th Annual Albuquerque Museum/New Mexico Council of Car Clubs Automobile Show.

Hundreds of antique, classic, exotic and sports cars will be on display in the museum parking lot along with trucks, motorcycles and vintage camper trailers.  Admission is free.

 

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Heritage Day at Casa San Ysidro
Saturday, May 17, 2008
10:0 am – 4:00 pm

Casa San Ysidro and the Corales Historical Society will celebrate Heritage Day 2008 on Saturday, May 17, with entertainment and artist demonstrations. The historic old church and Casa San Ysidro will both be open, and the grounds will be filled with weaving and carving demonstrators, children’s art activities, churro sheep and bread baking in a traditional horno. For more information and directions call 898-3915 or 243-7255.

 

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Free General Admission Days at The Albuquerque Museum 
The first Wednesday of the month is a free general admission day.   General admission to the Museum is also free every Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Saturdays in October
Family Art Workshops
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Fun for all ages. All supplies are provided.  Free with Museum general admission.





Tours

Sculpture Garden Walking Tours - Docent-guided tours are offered Tuesday-Saturday at 10 a.m. during the months of April through November.

Old Town Walking Tours - Docent-guided tours are offered Tuesday-Sunday at 11 a.m. from mid-March to mid-December.

Except as noted, all events are free with Museum admission.


Don't miss tours at Casa San Ysidro in the nearby Village of Corrales. Casa San Ysidro is a Spanish Colonial home owned and operated by The Albuquerque Museum. Casa San Ysidro is closed to the public during December & January.

 

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Exhibits

 

Douglas Kent Hall: A Tribute
May 4 to September 14

In remembrance, a selection of Douglas Kent Hall’s black and white photographs from the permanent collection is on display, as well as a series of mixed media assemblages by Hall entitled La Frontera.

 

                               Conehead Abuelo and Torito
                               1978 gelatin silver print
                               PC1985.85.29

 

 

    

 

     Focus on Youth 2008
      May 4 to June 29, 2008

     The Museum and the Fine Arts Program, Albuquerque Public      Schools, present the annual juried show of fabulous photo-based      artwork by area high school students. Approximately 100 pieces      in black and white, color, and mixed media are on display.

 

 

  Bianca Benavidez
  Gr. 11, Valley HS
  Untitled

 

 

 

 

Brought to Light: A Great Depression Era Photographer’s Study of Albuquerque Businesses

A photography collection documenting businesses in Albuquerque in the early 1930s. On display through June 2008.

 

 

 

Coffee Talk: Brewing it Up in Albuquerque features the museum's collection of vintage coffee crates, grinding equipment, and other artifacts illustrating our love for the brown brew. On view through July 2008.

 

 

 

Cultural Renaissance: 40 Years of The Albuquerque Museum
An exhibition celebrating the history of The Albuquerque Museum and featuring selections from the Museum's art and history collections. On display through September 14, 2008.

 

 

Common Ground: Art in New Mexico

A permanent art exhibition highlighting a significant amount of museum-owned works from the late 19th century to the present day, including some that have never before been viewed by the public. It will be displayed chronologically giving visitors a glimpse into the evolution of art in New Mexico.

 

 

Four Centuries: The History of Albuquerque

The permanent history exhibit focus is on historical maps of the southwest region of the United States, Spanish occupation, Camino Real, Hispanic life, Civil War and statehood in 1912.