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American International Rattlesnake Museum

202 San Felipe NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 (West Old Town)
505 242 6569
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Ranked #21 of 105 attractions in Albuquerque
Type: Specialty Museums
Description: This museum houses the world's largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes and aims to correct common reptilian misconceptions.
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Wakefield, MA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I love snakes so I couldn't wait to go into this museum. The very first snake that you see is the Western Diamondback and it is huge !!!!! There has to be close to 20 different rattlesnakes to see. There is also a Scorpion, a Black Widow Spider, and a Gila Monster. There are a couple of documentaries on different... More

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El Morro, New Mexico, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The owner of this establishment was very amusing and has great knowledge of rattlesnakes. My family and I go at least twice a year!

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Farmington, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

This is a fun, delightful stop if you admire snakes and other reptiles. Gorgeous specimens and great information. Avoid if you're herpetophobic.

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Dayton, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Walk in and the first snake you see is the Western Diamondback. Huge snake. Walk around the corner to see not only an assortment of snakes but scorpion, Gila Monster etc. Even someone that hates snakes like me enjoyed the tour. I even got a Certificate of Bravery upon my exit. I recommend this little place highly.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The rattlesnake museum was great if you like snakes- there were many varieties. A nice gift shop is just outside the museum with collectible items.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

We found the rattlesnake museum in 2010 when we moved to Albuquerque. The owner Bob has done a lot to make this place very fun for the family. He always treats my son very well and has a passion and a lot of knowledge with what he does. We really enjoy visiting the snake museum everytime we visit Old Town.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

The kids were excited to see the rattle snakes! The museum was small and the an=animals looked card for. The store was pleasant, but dark and we found some fun souvenirs to bring home. My 14 year old likes to wear the RATTLESNAKE MUSEUM t shirt he bought for himself.

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Eugene, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

If I had my grandchildren with me....and if my wife hadn't decided relaxing outside in the sun was a more desirable pursuit...I would have spent more time here. And the grandkids would have truly treasured the certificates of bravery one gets for daring to enter. They sure do pack a lot of interesting snakes and other reptiles and creepy critters... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Located in Old Town, you really need a GPS tracking system to find the museum since it is so tiny. However, once you find it, you'll enjoy the experience. When we were there, there was a man with snakes crawling around on him outside of the building. Inside, there is so much to learn in such a small building. I... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Super Kitschy little musuem with a lot of facts about snakes. Not a huge snake fan myself but I enjoyed it none the less :-)

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