International Rattlesnake Museum

202 San Felipe NW, Suite A, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104-1426, Tel: (505) 242-6569, Website: www.rattlesnakes.com, Open: September to May; Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. Summer hours are 10am-6pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Describing itself as an ‘animal conservation museum’, this interesting and unusual visitor attraction seeks to inform visitors about rattlesnakes through colourful displays, artifacts and memorabilia, whilst also laying claim to the world’s largest collection of live specimens. In addition, you’ll find a large array of snake-related artwork, posters, ceramics, glassware and jewellery, plus a well-stocked gift shop. To reach the museum, take I-40 west from I-25 and exit onto Rio Grande Blvd. Following signs to the Old Town, the attraction is located along the southeast corner of the main plaza.