FAMILY ATTRACTIONS / KID & CULTURE
Albuquerque Boy Choir
Venue Locations Vary
Albuquerque 505-369-6006
www.abqboychoir.org
Young boys have a chance to grow through musical learning, self-discipline, performance demeanor, and working together for the common joy of singing.
Albuquerque Children’s Theatre
224 San Pasquale SW
Albuquerque 505-242-4750
www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org
Children can develop their talents or simply appreciate the creative expression of their playmates during the summer months at this wonderful venue associated with Albuquerque Little Theatre.
Albuquerque Museum School
2000 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque 505-243-7255
http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum
Educational programs at nominal fees are designed to enhance children’s artistic and cultural development through year-round classes and workshops in art and history. The summer program also provides a wide selection of classes and opportunity for hands-on activities.
Albuquerque Youth Symphony
Performance Venues Vary
Albuquerque 505-875-1319
www.aysmusic.org
Distinguished as one of the one of the largest youth symphonies in the nation, this group serves hundreds of students in five separate orchestras, each with its own conductor and sectional instructors.
Dance Theatre Southwest
Performance Venues Vary
Albuquerque 505-296-9465
www.dtsw.com
New Mexico’s leading school of dance serves as a training academy for classical ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and flamenco dance.
Harwood Art Center of Escuela Del Sol Montessori
1114 7th Street NW
Albuquerque 505-242-6367
www.harwoodartcenter.org
Fostering lifelong artistic appreciation, the center offers everything from exhibitions and films to performance art shows, hands-on activities and other educational programs.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th Street NW
Albuquerque 505-843-7270
Toll Free 866-855-7902
www.indianpueblo.org
Native American dancing, fantastic costumes, and intriguing museum pieces will fascinate the younger set and provide an opportunity for them to learn about other cultures.
Loren Kahn Puppet & Object Theatre
Performance Locations Vary
Albuquerque 505-344-2186
www.lorenkahnpuppet.com
The hilarious and magical world of puppetry, which delights tiny children and provokes reflection in teenagers and grownups, combine with multicultural stories told with a variety of objects from paper bags to light bulbs.
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 Fourth Street SW
Albuquerque 505-246-2261
www.nhccnm.org
Youth-based projects, school programs, hands-on workshops, and other culturally enriching activities and programs are part of the multi-dimensional approach at the center.
Pueblo House Children’s Museum
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th Street NW
Albuquerque 505-843-7270
www.indianpueblo.org
Open by appointment only, Pueblo House Children’s museum offers an introduction to Pueblo history and culture that includes class tours for elementary students and interactive activities.
Zoo Music Concert Series
Rio Grande Zoo
Albuquerque Biological Park
903 Tenth Street SW
Albuquerque 505-768-2000
http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/zoo
Zoo Music has become known to the community of Albuquerque as a lively event where families can enjoy an evening of entertainment in a unique setting while listening to a variety of music including Cajun, bluegrass, Celtic, rock, jazz and more.
