A Visit to a Museum

When we travel Ron and I enjoy visiting museums, especially those that represent the area we are visiting. We have found these to be wonderful time capsules of the local culture whether they have large or small collections. They usually capture the character and heritage of the city or community and are both educational and fun. Yesterday, we explored the Albuquerque Museum located in the Old Town area. Surrounded by a wonderful sculpture garden, this museum has a variety of displays including contemporary to classic art, a school, and a large history gallery. We especially enjoyed some of the unique art of local artisans and the Four Centuries History Galleries where the history of Albuquerque and this region was well told through storyboards, pictures and artifacts. We certainly feel that we better understand the people of this area and are glad that we spent several hours wandering through these displays both inside and outside.

Institutions such as museums, libraries and parks usually have to operate on carefully managed budgets. I hope this current national economic downturn does not jeopardize the existence of such places and that future generations will be able to enjoy and learn from them.