Before you visit Old Town
The historical, permanent exhibit section of the Albuquerque Museum of History and Art, provides an excellent, compacted history of the area dating back to the ancient Anasazis. I always recommend that anyone coming to Albuquerque for the first time, take in this museum first. Adjacent to our historic Old Town area. (Rio Grande Blvd. @ Mountain Road), Other, diverse museums are also nearby. The "Art" section is "intended" to feature New Mexican artists primarily, and adds a colorful "flavor" to the museum. Definitely worth an hour's stroll.