A must visit spot if you're in town! They have as many live snakes on display as a reptile house at a zoo. My kids loved and and so did I. Lots of cool facts, displays and a neat stuff to read about as you walk through. It's not very big, but absolutely packed with snakes and displays. You could easily spent well over an hour just trying to read everything. Fun gift shop also!

Don't let the name fool you - this stop in historic Old Town Albuquerque has much more than just rattlesnakes. The small shop and museum is a wonderful, safe place for kids to learn about the biology, history, and cultural significance of the snake and other reptiles and venomous creatures while getting close encounters with a wide variety of unusual creepy crawlies, including Gila monsters, albino snakes, rescued tortoises, scorpions, tarantulas, and more. Ticket holders receive a fun certificate of bravery, and kids can get a free temporary tattoo. The staff were friendly and helpful. The spaces are tight, so if you're hoping to take the kids or guests while you keep your distance - good luck!

The museum is a secluded place inside the gift shop and I highly recommend paying the small fee to see it. It's like the discovery channel inside there, with great descriptions of all the famous snakes with the rattles on display! Huge Burmese python and a few scorpions in there too.

At 1st I was super scared to go in but the owner is a very nice guy who convinced me and I made it! Very fun place and is not as scary as I thought. The gift shop is amazing and you can find also a great collection of nice things :) must visit place in Abq!

So many beautiful animals and so much to learn! While it felt a bit small, it's still packed with a bunch of species. One of my favorite parts of my new mexico trip. He even had some books to sell to me from his own collection when I asked for recommendations. Great people and place

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! SO many really beautiful snakes! I had no idea there were SO MANY different kinds of rattlesnakes! And that they could interbreed creating a mixed breed snake! I spent a long time here taking photos, then got a T-shirt (which I'm wearing today) and some stickers for my vehicle. Happy to support a place like this. You also get a "certificate of bravery" for paying the entry fee :-)

It is precisely what it sounds like a small, excellent, focused gift shop with a solid, diverse display of of distinct reptiles 🐊. It's worth the money, worth the trip. The exhibits are well cared for (better than other places) Pets are welcome if you keep them in control. We brought our Adventure Cat 🐯, Loki, in his backpack 🎒.

Worth every penny. The owner is so nice, and they have amazing setups. The terraniums are very well designed and decorated. The place is small but they use their space so efficiently! We spent over an hour in there--there are so many animals to look at! I highly highly highly recommend you make this stop. $6.95 for adults, $4.95 for kids 12 and under.

The Rattlesnake Museum is an absolutely required visit whether you're a tourist or local. Soooo many amazing snakes, and other critters too! (They're all alive! It's more of a zoo, than a museum). Curator Bob Myers truly cares about his animals, and is a super friendly guy. Go earn your Certificate of Bravery today!

Very informative. Reasonable price. Has a bit of that Route 66 kitch vibe. Space is really tight and inventory is tucked away throughout the displays giving it a feel of walking through a storage facility. Still, it's worth a visit.

A small place that offers a huge experience. We've visited lots of reptile exhibits and were highly impressed with the environment that the critters are kept in and how healthy they appeared. This is a definite stop as part of your visit to Albuquerque!

Highly enjoyed seeing venomous rattlesnakes and other 🐍 from the relative safety of the other side of the glass. Other animals and memorabilia make an appearance. Well worth a visit!

Larger than it looks from the outside, there are three rooms of displays with both rattlers and pythons. Also, a good-sized turtle. It is messy with items stored on top of cabinets. There are a number of kitsch display cases, but they add to the charm of the place.

I have been here several times over the years. Its always a" must see" when visiting the old Town area, or Albuquerque for that matter. If you love reptiles, fossils, or nature in general , you will enjoy it!

Great museum! Everywhere you turn, you get something new and exciting. The snakes and other critters look very well taken care of. A good place to take kids, but it is small, so mind your space. Owner and volunteer were very approachable and kind - their souvenirs are top quality!

The Rattlesnake Museum & Gift Shop is a for-profit business in Old Town Albuquerque; it is not a non profit. The word “museum” in a business name is not regulated in the United States. The business is a small collection of snakes (including ones not are not rattlesnakes), tarantulas, a scorpion, and a few other assorted reptiles and amphibians. The business is a self-guided walk-through after entering through the gift shop. There is not a hand-out on the different animals or an audio recording option. The animals are labeled with what species they are. I think a small sign with information about each of the animals would be quite helpful. The aquariums seem much too small for the snakes. Many of them wouldn’t be able to stretch out even half way, much less fully stretch out. I hope the snakes are let out each day to move around and stretch, but I don’t know if that would be logistically possible. Cute things about the business include the fact there are two tortoises that get free roam of the premises and the fact customers get a Certificate of Bravery for visiting. It’s also in Old Town so shopping and activities are close.

Theres more snakes here than you might expect - roughly a few dozen or so. Lots of rattlers but also all kinds of other snakes and even a few other critters like tourtises, tarantulas, and a skink!

10/17/23 Went to the most excellent Rattlesnake Museum today and it's always a joy to go here. As a resident of Albuquerque I try to visit local shops like this at least four times a year ask how business is doing and ALWAYS visit the snakies!! Great place to visit whether your a local or not. Pictures are of two beautiful rattlers (crotalus horridus and crotalus ???).

Great learning experience. I went 25 years ago and it was great but now he has much bigger space and many more varieties of rattlesnakes. So glad he shares his passion with the public. If you haven't been go it will be eye opening education.

So much fun! I’m definitely not a fan of snakes in the wild, but seeing them at the Rattlesnake Museum was awesome. The place is small, but mighty. They had many different species and you won’t be disappointed.

I've been twice. You won't find anything like this elsewhere, at least, not that I know of. There's a great variety of reptiles, most of them rattlers, with captions written for both adults and children. Very informative, and the animals seem well cared for. The vibe overall is fun, but the quarters are close inside, and it's a tourist attraction. Consider going at an off-peak time so that you can browse in peace.

My kids LOVED it! So many cool animals. It definitely exceeded our expectations. Very cool place for kids and adults.

I enjoyed getting to see and learn about a variety of rattlesnakes and other animals. However, I was disappointed by the enclosures. Most of the snakes did not have a place to hide. I understand this is probably for visibility purposes, but there could be identification pictures to describe them if they are out of view. Also, some enclosures were much too small, especially the burmese python. The building is pretty small, but I think some things could be moved around to provide them will more room. The burrowing snakes like the hognose, did not have deep enough substrate to burrow. The overall information was helpful although I did see some potentially misleading information on distinguishing venomous vs non venomous snakes by their pupil shape. The beardie and tortoises seemed to be enjoying their outside time. Overall, this museum does a great job teaching people about rattlesnakes and helping people be less afraid of them. I hope the snakes get some upgrades!

This is one of my family's favorite museums. The proprietor is always friendly and ready to share his knowledge. There are three rooms of snakes and various interesting collections of snake themed displays. They have snake videos playing that one can watch. They also have an outside enclosure for rescue tortoises and occasionally a contented bearded dragon enjoying the NM heat in the summer. The entrance fee is very affordable, and it is right across the street from an easily accessible city parking lot. It is right in Old Town, so surrounded by great shops and places to eat or get an ice cream. This museum is definitely worth a visit.

Kids had a blast! The museum is small but well worth it. They have a large variety of snakes and other reptiles. And our kids got to hold a snake at the end of our visit! We will be back 🙂👍

Really impressed with how much they packed into a small space. I spent 45 minutes looking at everything twice. Kids can hold and pet live snakes, and the people working there love what they do.

Way to much fun with a snake loving daughter. Lots is healthy..happy...and active snakes. Other goodies in there too! Not gonna spoil it for anyone but worth the price and a good way to spend an afternoon.

This was one of my favorite places in Albuquerque New mexico! If you are in the area, definitely go by and see the life snakes! I stayed and talked with the people for a while and they were amazing!

Best museum ever!! - Elizabeth, 13, who loves snakes. [well done exhibits, fascinating live snakes, and super cool staff. The owner Greg answered a pile of questions and took our family picture outside! I was so fascinated with the snakes inside I failed to take pics. The large western diamondback was a family favorite. Must stop for the kiddos and snake fans]

Amazing museum with lots of beautiful snakes, some other reptiles, and various types of arachnids. It's not a big place but they really pack in the terrariums. Great little gift shop too with many affordable options.

My children have been bugging me to write this review since we visited over 2 years ago. They rated it 5 stars and this is what they have to say about it: "It had a lot of different reptiles. And had a big video screen that had showed videos of them caring for different reptiles. And they had a stamp maker and a stamp book, but that may have changed. This museum is good for people who like reptiles."

A wonderful experience- must visit. We used to live in Albuquerque and I had not visited the museum. We went back to visit Albuquerque and this time with a 9 year old son - so yes this was a must stop. I am so glad we did. The museum is a delight. Very, very easy to access. Very close to public parking. The curator is a retired teacher. His love for teaching, clean displays and user friendliness shows! There is even an educator discount. The gift shop is delightful and full of cute and odd things. The rattlesnake displays themselves are ridiculously clean and the entire space is well-lit, artfully displayed, thoughtfully spaced. The signs and notes are well-done. And displays are the perfect height for curious young boys and girls. There was no smell at all. It was obvious throughout the experience that this is a labor of love. And you feel wrapped up in that love. Highly recommend this! You will have a unique experience- no matter what your age is. :) The ticket is a Certificate of Bravery- save it. A unique memory of a unique experience. :) P.S: my 9 year old wants you to know that there is a tarantula on display in case you have a child who doesn’t appreciate spiders all that much.