Terrific experience. Everything you could want to know about turquoise and then some. Very knowledgeable guide, and the setting in a wonderful old mansion was spectacular. Great place for tourists to go, but also a nice way to spend an afternoon for someone who lives here.

Wow! This is an incredible place to spend your time when visiting New Mexico; this place alone gives meaning to the term “enchantment”. The entire staff was friendly and knowledgeable; questions and conversation are welcomed. The castle makes it a unique experience; as you are gazing at the beauty of the building, you can’t miss the equally stunning turquoise! The world section is a favorite, as it explains the pieces and history of it. Tasteful and many photo opportunities are here. Sandy was the curator I spent the most time talking to; it was like visiting a friend! Kind, knowledgeable and I shared a wonderful long conversation about many topics! I highly recommend this place to anyone

So worth getting the Curators Tour. Joe Dan and his family provide a special intimate window into their family and expertise with turquoise. Must see if in Albuquerque!

Such a beautiful place. So much history here! I highly recommend it!

This Museum is amazing. It will teach you everything you need to know about turquoise. The castle is world class beautiful. The staircase and chandeliers are breathtaking. The displays of each and every turquoise imaginable will open your eyes to how beautiful a gem turquoise truly is. Staff are so pleasant and helpful. Gift shop sells nothing but the best REAL turquoise with certification. Went to the cafe for a romance cookie bar. Simply the best!! A great experience worthy of a couple of visits to take it all in. Cafe has a great menu and special brand of their own coffee. I would totally recommend taking out of town guest here to show them what Albuquerque has to offer. Awesome place!!

The founders son was on hand to explain every detail of the fabulous collection of turquoise from around the world. The gems there are thoughtfully set out in various settings and we spent two and a half hours fascinated by the location (originally home to a wealthy woman) and the vast variety of masks, jewelry and polished stones.Truly one of a kind and a must see.

The tour rocked! ;-)Very informative and interesting historical perspectives.

It really was an informative and fun museum to visit. I recommend allowing two to three hours to visit the museum. There are over 100 beautiful chandeliers and thousands of magnificent jewelry pieces. Also, you can learn how to spot fake turquoise and the different kinds/mines.

Love the place. Beautiful

It was very educational and had some beautiful jewelry, the castle is beautiful. I wish they would have left it a little more decorated with antiques, but it is a nice museum. I will go again.

It is very informative about turquoise.I learned a lot.

If youre a Turquoise lover, this is heaven! I loved it. Could spend hours in here. Bought myself another turquoise ring and a pendant for my mom. They have a very nice selection of turquoise jewelry in their gift shop.

Interesting! Enjoyed the balance between science and entrepreneurship! I would like to learn more about turquoise within the history and context of the native American culture.

There are so many unique and one of a kind pieces of turquoise that you have to visit to be able to see and appreciate. Everyone there is amazingly nice and knowledgeable. Plus, its located in a beautiful castle

Excellent. Go early, there is a lot to see, even more to learn. The exhibits are well, they are exquisite!! They are well laid out and compressive. Cover is expensive but if you love or want/need to learn about turquoise it is well worth it. I will go back again, but I will go earlier and stay longer!!

My grandmother loves turquoise and I’m mildly interested in geology so we really had fun here. Thank you to the staff for the kindness and care with helping my grandmother. She was so happy. The employees are all just so lovely here

Just opened. Nice turquoise collection loose and in jewelry and out as samples.

Very nice place to visit and learn.

Friendly and welcoming, informative staff, fully covering turquoise all over the world, and all details of mining and stones. Classes popping up, out of which we were advised to believe natural but not terms like genuine or real. And the house is exciting, too. And the fabulous turquoise rainfall chandelier.

First time there. Well worth the visit. Very informative and is in a very ornate building.

Could have stayed here all day. This is the most magnificent property in Albuquerque. I am impressed, wowd, humbled, invigorated and inspired by everything here. Just... WOW! I still cant believe this gem is in my own backyard.Incredibly informative.MUST-SEE venue, just do it.

A terrific mix of culture and history, very elegant and fascinating. Who knew that a hidden castle in downtown Albuquerque would contain such treasure?

A gem of a museum! Beautiful stuff and informative displays. Has a coffee shop and gift shop too. Thanks!

Beautifully displayed work and the presentation was informative and fun. Worth the trip. You will love it

Turquoise ! Very friendly and informative. Nice calm atmosphere. Beautiful building. Lots to see and learn. I will definitely be back.

For lovers of turquoise, this place is heaven. I guarantee you have never seen such a collection of turquoise in every conceivable state of of refinement as you will find here. There is a horse necklace, encrusted conch shells from Nepal, startling Mexican mosaic masks, and did I mention they have a TURQUOISE NECKLACE designed for and worn by a HORSE? I am not really that into turquoise and I found this to be the definitive turquoise experience. Also, the home that houses the museum is unlike anything youve ever seen before. It could double as a chandelier museum. There are SO MANY chandeliers. One word of caution: this is not a place for young children. There is little to interest them and you will want to spend a lot of time reading the placards. Also, it is pretty expensive and technical , so if you dont have much time in Albuquerque, youd be better off visiting the Albuquerque Museuem for much less money. But for fans of turquoise, this place is an absolute must-see and you wont be disappointed.

The turquoise was kinda cool but there was no information about the house and its the whole reason we went. Also for the size of the attraction $20/person seemed a bit much

There are some very beautiful pieces of turquoise jewelry in the museum. My sister and I both enjoyed the two classes they offered, we found then very educational. These guys are natural.

Wonderful museum! Very informative talks--try to attend and the museum will be extra fascinating. Love the location and the beautiful turquoise.

Very informative. Great place to go while waiting for your train.

So much to see!

Very interesting. The staff was very helpful and interactive. I learned so much.

It is nice, but I would not pay $20 to see this place.

Amazing. Really like having a place to bring it if out of town friends

I would have loved to learn about the owner of the house. The cost of admission was overpriced and they did not offer student pricing.

Very educational. Learned about different turquoise mines and how they mined

I always thought this is one of the coolest buildings in Albuquerque its very unique and pretty easy to find

If you have the time, this is well worth it!

Educational, full of beautiful turquoise, and a wonderful atmosphere.

Amazing display of turquoise in a stunning building. Friendly staff to answer questions. Gift store too. Free parking. A must see while in Alburqurque.

I was extremely impressed at the enormous collection and display of Turquoise from around the world. It was interesting and educational. I would recommend anyone with a bit of curiosity regarding turquoise and the Native American visit this Museum.

Wonderful exhibits! If you love turquoise, go! Beautiful house too!

Everything turquoise, the mines, the types of stones , the purity, lot of things to learn if you like turquoise

Learned a lot about turquoise.

Loved it.... Castle is great

The history here is unbelievable.

We thought it was very informative. Family owned and the son gave us a great tour with a lot of character. We had no idea there was so much to know about turquoise. Definitely a place to visit BEFORE you buy something in the historical old town plaza. This place is hard to find and it is located in a shopping center by a Walgreens. Its also not in a cave like the AAA guide book states. Still a great place to visit.

Very nice addition to our city

Well worth looking!

You do need to visit this museum while visiting Albuquerque

I really enjoyed my tour; I think its a very good value. The host is extremely knowledgeable and not overbearing. I liked being shown around first and then being allowed to wander and read through the info on my own. I dont have that strong of an interest in turquoise, yet I still felt that the info as presented was edifying, enlightening, and worthwhile, as well as germane. I was visiting ABQ from out of state and feel that I learned pertinent info in a unique way. Thank you!

Dont let the outside fool you. There is more fascinating information contained in this museum than you can see in an afternoon. All of it is thoughtfully presented by the family that has lived and breathed the Turquoise story for generations. We will do again when in Albuquerque!

So much great info. If youre into turquoise, take the tour. Absolutely worth the trip.

Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff.

Unique in all the world the definative Turquoise experience

Excellent tour! Informative, entertaining and very interesting. Anyone who appreciates turquoise will enjoy it. I was fascinated by the wealth of knowledge. It was well worth the trip!

Owner Was an Arrogant Jerk. Was looking at a Super high dollar necklace for my wife. A friend told me they had some stuff. The Tall guy. Owner or whatever didn’t take me seriously and Said how much my home State (Ohio) Sucked. At least I’m not a Dork running a Turquoise Museum . Avoid this hole in the wall.

I was uncomfortable with staff watching our every move. Too expensive also

Love it - be sure and take a turquoise jewelry to have them tell you the value and what mine it came out of. Be sure and attend the presentation about turquoise. Some hands on exhibits on drilling turquoise like the native Americans with a spinning top?

Closed when I went a couple months ago

Quirky place. Eccentric owner. Learned a lot. Well worth the visit.

Enjoyed learning about different types and colors of turquoise. Interesting family memories, and plenty of bad jokes!! (Ha ha!)

Great history of Turquoise! Locations of different mines in the Southwest. Grades of Turquoise! How Turquoise changes with use and care. Great hands on exhibits. I would recommend this museum to all interested in Turquoise.

Great views!

Looking forward to when they have the cafe open and attending some of the future community events.

Fascinating tour with information on recognizing the difference between natural and created turquoise.

You can see a lots of unique turquoise and hear interesting stories of turquoise.Have to visit here if you love turquoise !!

Very hot in the mueseum in summet but otherwise everything was perfect. Many hands on exhibits and great information. The gift shop also has a great selection of natural turquoise

Nice place to visit once

Very unique

Informative and fun!

Awesome tour! I never knew there was so much to it! The education gained here could prove worth a lot of $$$. Our tour guide (the son in this family run business) was knowledgable, friendly, and fun to joke with.My whole family had a great time. Even my teenager was engauged.Special side note, if you are sensitive to touching storys, listen to the guide and skip reading the eulogy, and please dont smack the guide, he really is a nice guy :)

AUTHENTIC. NOT JUNK FOR TOURIST. A REAL EDUCATION BY EXPERIENCED PEOPLE WHO REALLY KNOW THEIR FIELD.

Purchased discounted tickets on groupon and went with a friend...Tour/Museum hours are EXTREMELY limited, so call ahead or check out website. Museum is family owned/ operated and has been so for several generations...informative and interesting.

Fabulous, educational, family friendly.

Beautiful and educational

A must go tour. Great guided tour and information.

If youre interested in turquoise, GO!

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely awesome place

Great collection, grandson informative but a bit bored with giving tours,I fear.

FUN!!! FUN!!! FUN!!!

Awesome place

Friendly

Native

Beautiful!!!

This place is no longer here.

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Was gated off and closed in the middle of the day, seriously

Very informative.

Lovely

Very informative and fun!

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