The Wheels Museum

About this museum

All aboard for a journey through New Mexico's transportation heritage at The Wheels Museum in Albuquerque - a volunteer - run gem where admission is free and the enthusiasm is boundless. Families, train lovers, and history buffs will find plenty to enjoy at this engaging free museum dedicated to the vehicles and machinery that moved the American Southwest.The Wheels Museum houses an eclectic collection of trains, automobiles, and industrial equipment, all presented with care by a dedicated team of volunteers whose passion for transportation history is contagious. Highlights include beautifully maintained railroad cars, model train layouts, and hands - on exhibits that children are encouraged to touch and explore. A free train ride is often available, adding an extra thrill that makes young visitors eager to return. The museum is impeccably clean and well - organized, with different exhibition areas covering rail, road, and industrial transportation.Volunteers serve as guides, storytellers, and experts, happy to share detailed histories of individual pieces and answer every question with genuine enthusiasm. Their knowledge and warmth consistently earn the museum glowing reviews from families and solo visitors alike.The Wheels Museum is located at 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The museum is closed on Fridays. Accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms are all available. Learn more at wheelsmuseum.org.If you are looking for things to do in Albuquerque that the whole family will love, The Wheels Museum delivers an experience that is educational, interactive, and completely free. It is a shining example of what dedicated volunteers and a love of history can create - a place where the wheels of the past keep turning for new generations to discover.