The Budget Traveler – Wheels Museum

Posted on October 17, 2024May 26, 2026

7 free and affordable things to do in Albuquerque, NM

The largest city in New Mexico is also one that resonates with historical significance, contributing to Albuquerque’s standing as a popular tourist destination. More

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Wheels Museum

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Route 66 Comes Alive: East Mountain High Students Build Immersive Escape Room for Centennial

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SANDIA PARK — For the students at East Mountain High School, history isn’t just something bound to the pages of a textbook. It is a ribbon of asphalt they d

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Small attendance for UFOlogist David Marler’s talk at WHEELS Museum today, May 30, but those who were there heard a lot of credible evidence about the existence of UFOs or UAPs, including several legitimate events in New Mexico since the Roswell incident in 1947. ... See MoreSee Less

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Storytime at the Wheels Museum

June 11, 2026 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wheels Museum 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 243-6269 Admission is Free, but donations are gladly accepted.

Rob Adelman - Model Railroading

June 13, 2026 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Rob Adelman, author of Model Railroading with M.T.H. Electric Trains, as he shares his passion for model railroading and the story behind his O gauge layout inspired by historic Raton Pass. Wheels Museum 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 243-6269 Admission is Free, but donations are gladly accepted.

J. Francis Rembetski & Miguel De Luca - Jazz Guitar Duet

June 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join J. Francis Rembetski & Miguel De Luca for an hour of live jazz guitar. This talented duo blends their shared passion, musical experience, and appreciation for jazz improvisation into an engaging performance! Wheels Museum 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 243-6269 Admission is Free, but donations are gladly accepted.

Rail Yards Market

June 14, 2026 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come visit our booth at the Rail Yards Market and stop by to say hello! Learn more about WHEELS Museum, upcoming events, and all the exciting things rolling our way. The Rail Yards Market is located at the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards in Barelas, just a few blocks south of Central Avenue. Hours: Sundays from...

Monica Poling - Unlock Personal History with AI

June 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join Monica Poling for a fascinating look at how AI can help preserve the stories that matter most. Learn practical, no-tech-required ways to translate old documents, caption photos, transcribe family stories, & transform memories into something future generations can treasure. Wheels Museum 1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 243-6269 Admission is Free,...

Route 66 New Mexico Magazine
Trains, planes, automobiles, tractors, bicycles, a Segway and much more.By Gary Herron The 21,000-square-foot WHEELS Museum is at 1100 2nd SW, just 0.7 mile south of Central Avenue, Railroad Avenue...
New Mexico Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Monthly historical lecture series for Route 66 Centennial in 2026 in and near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Sponsored by Albuquerque Historical Society, East Mountain Historical Society, Historic Albuquerque, Inc., Los Ranchos Historical Society. Support...
TRACKS AND TRAILS
How the Railroad Made Room for Route 66 Before our sun-baked stretches of Route 66 became synonymous with adventure and connection throughout the Southwest, the railroad played a critical role...

Railyard Worker Commemorative Plaques. Honor a loved one who worked on the railroad, honor a WHEELS volunteer or honor the WHEELS Museum. WHEELS is now selling plaques with name plates for $100.00 per name. Keep the memory of these people alive in perpetuity with a gorgeous wooden plaque with brass name plate. Thank those who made our city and state successful, built the railroad, continue to work to preserve our history and create our future. The plaques will be displayed in the Community Room at WHEELS.

Please call (505) 243-6269 for more information.