Rattlesnake Museum & Gift Shop

me and my uncle stopped by this absolutely amazingggg rattlesnake museum & gift shop as a break from the heat but we actually REALLY enjoyed seeing all of the absolutely unique and beautifully crafted glass figures of the snakes and other wildlife at the front of the shop, they were all so adorable!! ❤️ the very awesome owner was able to (very easily) convince my uncle to let us go thru the rattlesnake museum part and boy it did NOT disappoint!! not only is there a variety of gorgeous and lovely snakes here, but there was also a lovely area dedicated to the late Steve Irwin that I absolutely loved seeing!! was lucky enough to get the most adorable snake plush too as a remembrance of this amazing place, thanks so much for having us ✨

Had many varieties of rattlesnakes. Each species is clearly marked on outside of living quarters. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful with questions. Worth every penny! Remember, you are also helping the employees when patronizing this establishment. They know snakes very well!!!

What a nice way to spend an hour in old town! A very cool variety of rattlesnakes and even some hybrids. Did you know that the timber rattlesnake was almost became our national symbol instead of the bald eagle!? So cool. All animals are well cared for and staff were friendly and answered all questions. Cute gift shop w rattlesnake themed items. Fav thing I’ve done in Albuquerque for sure. Worth the drive from Denver.

love this place, beautiful snakes and cool exhibits. The Steve Irwin memorabilia is amazing. Great staff & gifts too

This place was an absolute delight! Some of the snakes were strikingly beautiful - especially the Albino! I appreciated how some exhibits challenged the old notions of snakes as symbols of evil. The displays were vibrant, and full of surprises, with the Gila monster stealing the show. Scattered fun facts kept the experience lively, and the curator was a joy to chat with. The museum also touches on the curious history of snake oil, with all its claims of healing powers - reminding us that the snake’s place in culture is as complex as it is misunderstood. Truly a must-visit, not just for the reptiles themselves but also for the way the museum explores how snakes have been perceived across history and cultures. A place this good? You could say it really knows how to rattle up some charm 🐍!

This museum may seem small but it is jam packed with so much to see and learn! There are a variety of snakes and reptiles there. The owner of the museum, Bob was very informative and you can tell he has great pride and passion for these reptiles. Also there are a lot of Disney memorabilia scattered throughout the museum! Highly recommend!

This was a really cool museum. I wasn't sure what to expect but it surely surpassed what I had in mind. It had everything my husband was looking for the entire time we've been in TX NM and CO. The snakes are incredible. They had venomous and non venomous snakes. The lizard and tarantula was cool to. The gift shop has all sorts of stuff from shirts and necklaces to shark teeth and arrow heads. So much more. This is definitely worth the trip if you like the outdoors and the wild.

The Rattlesnake Museum is a unique and fascinating stop in Old Town Albuquerque. The Museum displays a large number of live rattlesnakes, as well as other snake, lizards and a few spiders. Signs on most of the tanks inform as to the type of snake, its habitat, and relative danger and/ or venom toxicity. There were also related videos showing throughout the space. Although I don't particularly like to see living things caged, the reptiles and other creatures all looked very well cared for. I thought that the owner has done a really nice job of creating an exhibit that informs and educates the public. We really enjoyed visiting the museum and spent over an hour there.