TURQUOISE MUSEUM

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

The Turquoise Museum is a unique museum located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and natural beauty of turquoise, a gemstone that has been highly valued for hundreds of years.

The museum features a vast collection of turquoise from around the world, including pieces from famous mines in the Southwest, like the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona. Visitors can see rare and valuable specimens of turquoise, such as the "Turquoise Bear," a large piece of turquoise that weighs over 250 pounds.

The museum also offers educational exhibits and displays that detail the history of turquoise, its use in Native American art and jewelry, and its significance to various cultures throughout history. Visitors can learn about the mining and production process of turquoise, as well as the different types of turquoise and their unique characteristics.

In addition to the exhibits, the Turquoise Museum offers a gift shop where visitors can purchase authentic turquoise jewelry and other souvenirs. The museum also hosts workshops and classes on jewelry making and offers tours for groups and schools.

Overall, the Turquoise Museum is a fascinating and educational destination that offers a unique glimpse into the world of turquoise and its importance to the Southwest and beyond.

TURQUOISE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ALBUQUERQUE NM. US MID #8403500104

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 5052478650
• website: http://www.turquoisemuseum.com

MUSEUM OF TURQUOISE
2107 CENTRAL AVE NW
ALBUQUERQUE
NM
87104-1605

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