Reviews of Tinkertown Museum (Museum)

Nick Selleck

This place was fantastic! I had a great time going through this place seeing all the different exhibits. The tickets into tinker town are an excellent price for what you get. This is the kinda place where the more you come the more things you notice. I would definitely recommend a stop into this place!

Marilyn Kemper

Great, loved it, so much to see, amazing e exhibits for any age

Brother Francis E. Revels-Bey

This place is simply amazing. Every inch and foot has something that catches your eye and you see something different all the time. Be prepared to spend at least 90 minutes so you can take your time to enjoy!

Mark Dunham

It's definitely New Mexico true , and well worth the $ 3 75 price. Be sure to check out the online pictures of all the intricately carved dioramas, and that will convince you. Also seem to be a great place for kids when I was there! On the way to Sandia Crest so you can cool off after or ski, depending on the season

AverageCboy Leverett

Really cool to walk through. Amazing art!

Nicholas Lynch-Voris

Best hidden away adventure! Family friendly, really neat finds. Uneven floors but well worth it!

Daze With Daryle

So much to see it is overwhelming. Overwhelming in a great way. Bring some quarters to have your fortune told and to hear a one man band.

Carla McLenithan

Unique place. A must see for yourself.

Shane Cahill

Amazing little place, well worth visiting. Off the beaten track.

Kristina McCoy

Haven't been in years decided to bring my bf and son and they loved it!

Greg Gallegos

Great place, great value, and very unique. Ther is no other place I have been quite like it.

Kenneth Jones

So much detail in the exhibits I am going to have to come back just to appreciate them all.

Robin Lucas

This place is so neat. So much to see. Very very cool. The gift shop has a lot of fun stuff to buy. The owner is super nice. Add this to your list of places to go to in the Albuquerque.

SUMMON the WULF

Great eclectic avant-garde experience. My daughter absolutely loved the tour and the price was fair.

Emilia Gold

Magical and fun place that transports you back to childhood. Seeing the amazing displays of artworks by creator Ross Ward always brings me joy. Bring quarters for the machines!

Kevin Klein

Really artistic and creative place. I used to love coming here when I was a kid. If you have some kids and want to take them for a fun day, bring them to Tinkertown. It isn't a bad drive from ABQ. Head up, check out the museum and grab a bite at a local restaurant near by. Makes for a nice day.

Jennifer Clear

Quirky little place. We went because a friend recommended it was fun for kids, but I think the kids would need to be older to appreciate it. My 4 year old just thought it was creepy :-)

Brigette Leyva

Inxpensive fun for the whole family! We will be back

Tiffani Claussen

Very Cool "Old Stuff" Cheap Rates

Ghost Rider

This place is a mountain treasure. Your kids will love it. Fun for adults too! Bring some extra quarters for some cool mechanical fun and to get your fortune. ;) It's taken many many years to perfect this place so take your time going through it. Lots to see and the history will educate you and allow you to leave feeling happy and fulfilled. My daughter loves it as we go at least once a year. You're never too old!! Spend a couple bucks in the gift shop. Lots of unique items and friendly staff.

Veronica Peinado

Love it here!! Interesting and fun for the kiddos

Joyce Ray

This place is one of a kind. The creater was so gifted, I'm glad the family continues to share his gifts.

Walker Lesney

Fun place! Great to visit after camping nearby.

David White

Very interesting storybook place to visit.

melanie Maez

Was intresting. Alot of hard work was put into this place. $4.00 a person.

Clancy Taylor

Funky, fun spot with something for the whole family! Worth the drive if you are in New Mexico. The place has great history and great folks running it. I can guarantee Tinkertown is a place like no other!

Bryan Blacksher

Really a cool place and well worth an hour or two. Miniature displays of a dozen or more scenes from years ago including a house, a saloon, the circus, etc, etc. Many of the figures are hand-carved and there are so many details in each scene. And there is a ton more besides the scenes. This is a very fascinating place, mostly put together by a single man who has an interesting life story.

Roberta Colbert

Cute whimsical place. But needs better upkeep. Many items are in terrible condition.

Tomah St. Blaise

Definately unique. Eerie at times but definately worth a look!❤

John Mark Taylor

Totally worth the price of admission(which wasn't much). Lots of cool stuff to look at. When you get to the end that's where I think the real treasure is at-the boat, and the story that goes with it. Last time I was there they had installed a screen in front of the boat, playing related video. Nice addition. Always want to sneak on board and explore the inside. Anyways cool place to take kids also.

Alexander Price

Awesome tourist trap for kids or adults. 2 hours entertainment easy if you poke around.

Calvin Idema

Very interesting like it very much

SGT. KnightCast

If you have not been to this place you should totally go. I have been popping into this location ever since I was a child. I cannot begin to describe all the neat little Trinkets and doodads that they have laying around. You should look it up if there is a website on the interweb. It has a bunch of relics from the past. There are a bunch of swords, knives, guns, Farming tools, and industrial tools from the late 1700s, as well as the 1800s. I do believe that the artifacts represented there can be traced from the 1800s to the early nineteen-hundreds without a doubt. There is even a model of an old-time early 1900s circus. It has moving Parts, it is lit up just like it would be back in the day, and it even has the old traditional circus music that is stereotypically thought of when envisioning this particular scene. There is also an old western town model that you can push a button and make characters move around on magnetic tracks. There are many things about this location that one should check out. You will know when you are there because you will see a wall that has a bunch of alcohol / liquor bottles shoved through it. If the right time of the day you can see the light go through the bottles, and skits lights up to the wall in a very neat way. If you have not been, or you have not been there in a while. You should definitely get some friends together and go. It is $10 a person I think. Bring cash, not plastic. Please, go check this place out. You will not regret it. Definitely, without a doubt, bring the children. They will absolutely love it. Make memories for them as well

Yvonne Gibney

It’s so fun to see all the hard work and amazing things here , plan to spent lots of time here , enjoy

JEWELS Healy

This place is wild I absolutely enjoyed it I love the little 25-cent machines that you could watch a band play an accordion type van with percussions there was a the grandma Zelda you told your fortune with which was freaky to the point that it was spot-on everyone who put a quarter in in our group we were a party of six got a fortune tool that was spot-on it was it was scary and the museum itself was so amazing there's so much to see and do it's interactive he has a dioramas that actually move mean loved it that was really a neat Place probably one of the need of places that we stopped in that area next time I go through there I'd love to go to the Sandia National Forest or state park that looked really pretty I really like that area Sandia Area Madrid the little town of Madrid is right up the road and it's really a cool artsy town as well

Annika Price

Osgood Stinson prose erris organs were Kai overcome orbs units icymi Ossun bcuz organic

Elizabeth Martin

This place is absolutely amazing, beautiful, fun, whimsical, bizarre, and wonderful!!!

Nicole Callaway

Loved this place!! So cute!! Wish I would've had longer to really explore every detail! Definitely will be a stop anytime I come to Albuquerque!!

Cher Piette

Great way to pass an hour or two. This man created these scenarios as he had time during his lifetime.

seveda schutten

Every time we have gone to tinkertown we always find something we missed from before. We always have a great time there

Ron Walls

interesting and fun place to visit worth of $3.50 admission charge

Amy Gonzales

Just awesome. So creative, unique and powerful.

adam baca

Very cool place, I highly recommend checking this place out

Yvonne Delgado

Pretty cool tinkering and art. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

Jill Yonnone

It was cute, and very intricate. Kind of cramped space when walking around.

000000 Spizzirro

The place was beautiful.thank you for the hospitality..was great

Richard Ybarra

Fun place to take the kids, been here dozens of times will come back dozens more.

Lee Anne Jones

A true American folk art treasure! I had the best time. A truly unique and heart warming and happy place.

Sarrina Zeman

Absolutely amazing! There is stuff everywhere. It's a positive and uplifting place. I left so grateful to see it.

Trissia T

Eclectic museum of miniatures we were so happy we visited. An artist created this house/museum with miniature scenes of circuses, an old west town & more. Its a self guided tour. Would be great for kids, but any age will enjoy. There's a gift shop at the end with many different types of souvenirs. Beautiful tree filled lot, and the drive from old town Albuquerque was nice.

Kari Zika

So fun and great prices.

Beverly Shaff

So much to look at! Fun for all ages.

Anna Jenson

A unique place to visit. Hand carved miniature western town and circus. A big collection of very old memorabilia. Fun and inexpensive.

Pete Geller

This is a place you should plan on staying a couple few hours if you like details, fascinating displays and more then a touch of eccentricity. The entrance fee is well worth it and it makes a good stop on the way back from Sandia Crest if you're not too tired and have enough time.

Tanisha Akhavan

Fascinating and one of a kind!

Dolly A

What a beautiful and intresting place. So many places to get great pictures. Great for the family.

Shanan Oppedahl

Unique tourist place to go visit. Great to add to a hike day.

Do Mo

A cute place with gathered trinkets, toys, salvaged trash art and imagination running wild and kept alive by the artist's family. Bring lots of quarters so you can operate the fortune teller, coin press and other gizmos that will make you smile. Fun, reasonable and easily combined with a trip to the top of the mountain to overlook Albuquerque. Just down the road from the musical highway (Google it - a fun patch of roadway that plays the Star Spangled Banner...)

Kevin Livingston

Great fun. Well worth the time and few dollars

Jen Hanson

Great prices! Great fun! A tiny bit creepy with so many dolls

Brad Wells

So cool...an ecliptic collection of memorabilia. A must do in the Albuquerque area.

Sandra McGarry

This is a place of power. To see the love and work that went into this is amazing. Take the time to check it out.

Bonnie McGill

If you’re into folk art, story telling, or strange Americans this is a must see. Lots of fun for kids too, but definitely not JUST for kids. The drive up into the mountains is nice too.

Kate Kate

Great fun and beautiful setting. Take time to read the signs. Well worth it

Brandon Fusie

Amazing collection of carvings and other art. Really cheap admission too.

Peter Kaplan

What very entertaining and most interesting place.

Dennis Burns

This is a great place to explore. There is so much whimsical items here that you won't be able to see it all in one visit. The animations are terrific and will surely make you chuckle as you take in the action. Be sure to bring along a few quarters to thoroughly enjoy these dioramas. Bring the kids to this one....they will be genuinely entertained!

Chris Topher

Super cool.... Super unique...

Jeff Ritchie

Fun time! Porta potties are a bummer. Not the best for kids because it's all behind glass w no hands-on activities.

Cecilia Duran

It's a great family oriented place to visit with your out of town visitors location up in our own Sandia mountains

Melanie Evaldi

There's a lot of hand carved displays. I also like the fact that many items were recycled into the structure instead of tossed in the trash. All the children there were very intrigued,as was I.

Virginia Kinchela

A really cool place to duck in out of the heat with a bunch of history

Kevin Condit

Tinkertown museum is a very unique place. It offers very unique folk art. Antique stuff from the circus. You'll have a great experience for less than $4

Chelsea Nieto

Always a nice visit!

Eriberto Leija

Awesome in all aspects and extremely unique

Adam Murphy

Visiting the Tinkertown Museum is like stepping into a different world. An authentic and fun experience!

Rachel Walston

Quirky worth 4 dollars to check it out!

Hannah Mapes

This is a very impressive place where you can see so much detail and quirky little things. It's about a 30 minute drive from Albuquerque. We spent about an hour and a half here. Tinkertown is a museum of little trinkets set up as displays. It's only a couple bucks to get in and there are so many little things to see and even a few things to interact with. This would be a good place for little kids (maybe not toddlers) who can look and find all sorts of fun little trinkets and characters. This is definitely fun for the whole family. Just to note, it's covered but still outside and can still be a little cold.

Cody Coe

An amazing collection of all sorts of items. Definitely a must-see if you're driving the turquoise trail.

Tiffaney Hawk

Tinker town is such a special spot with an inspiring history. Truly a unique experience!

Robert Taylor

One of the coolest, quirkiest, most eccentric places you can visit. So awesome and one if a kind. Don't miss it if you're in the Albuquerque area!

Crystal's Momma

Our family of 6 hadn't been here since we were a family of 4! Our 2 little ones loved it! Our daughters still love it ( even the teenage one )!!! The drive up is always nice & the staff is still amazing! I personally have been coming here for 40 years. Definitely a MUST DO when in Albuquerque.

Gerardo Leija

Amazingly spectacular! You can go through the museum 10 times and every time you will see something different. The staff is quick and prompt to give you service and i am always greeted with a smile, definitely recommend attending if you are in the area!

John Thornton

A crazy place (in the good sense) - full of quirky stuff. The product of a very active mind and lots of hard work. Little models added together in large scenes, many automated. But it’s more than that, the narrow corridors through the shed like areas with a surprise round every corner add a great atmosphere. There is even the guy’s car covered in pennies. We walked around enjoying, wondering and marvelling. We came out thinking, what was that!? Fun and freedom come to mind. Doubt you’ll see anything like it anywhere else. It’s well worth a visit and then drive into Madrid and eat in Mineshaft Tavern. There is a different and equally interesting museum experience next door to the bar.

James Johnson jph1148@yahoo.com

Old style roadside attraction. Fun for everyone.

Ciara Pedro

First time going there, and I was really impressed. Love the unique items and the little pieces of history. I will be back very soon!

Dee

So much fun and lots to look at

Edward Dottle

Very interesting and lots of neat items. Teaches history and other interesting facts. Nice family owned and great prices in the gift shop. Worth going to and exploring. 51000+ bottles used in building walls. You will find so many interested things you can't see it all.

Jonathon Apodaca

This place is amazing and very affordable. We have been here multiple times and always discover something new to see. The drive here is very scenic. Be sure to bring quarters for some of the machines they have!

H & B Bird

We were there in the early 90’s and loved it. At that time there was a large sailboat in the back of the museum. As I recall,the owners had sailed around the world in this boat and at end of their voyage , had it towed to the museum,where it was lifted by crane over the building and placed in back of the museum. I do not see the boat in any of the photos and wonder if it still exists.

Richard Montoya

This was one interesting place.

Brenda Mazini

Interesting museum!

Cindy Comstock

Short and sweet. Nice way to spend at most a couple hours if ya read all the information along the walk.

tom yocum

The trip up here wad pleasing . We really love this place.

Monica Zamora

It was fantastic all the trinkets and crafts are beautiful! Plus it's super inexpensive. Lovely little trip perfect for a little amusement.

Mary Gomez

Step back in time and experience this treasure of memorabilia and art..There is so much to see that I'm certain I missed half.

Michael Blaisdell

It blew me...mind... In all seriousness it was a blast from the past, and I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to share the experience with a wonderful person...

David Archibeque

AWESOME -- WOW -- ATTENTION TO DETAIL -- ONE OF A KIND AND A PLACE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET!! LOVED IT !!!

Sherrie R. McDaniel

So much fun. Made me feel young again.

Cynthia Casey

It is like walking thru someone's imagination!

W Monsky

This place is different and a little strange but it's quite amazing. For the most part it is many dioramas and thousands of interesting things you have to look carefully to even see a tenth of them. Make sure you talk to the people there. The sailboat 10-year trip information is amazing. Yes this place is kind of rustic I really didn't mind and had to go back again.

Vic Manzanal

Love the place! Awesome artworks!

tobin shepherd

Surprising delightful side trip when driving up to see Sandia Mountains crest.

Ray Mora

Great museum! Friendly staff.

savajess

This place is a gem and never disappoints. There's so much to see, you get a different experience every time you come.

Jerry Rinehold

Fantastic place for the family very interesting go you'll love it

constance forysth

Cheesy but cheap and fun. Make sure and pick up the scavenger hunt sheet.

Linda Ganger

It was fun. I can't imagine how one person could do so much.

Pascal Zehner

Somehow a little bit odd place but definitely worth to stop and visit.

Andrea Jones

It is always an amazing experience for me and my family.

Brian Simons

Absolutely wonderful place. Full of all kinds of curiosities. Very family friendly too.

Gregory Granado

Awsome place made me HAPPY!!!!

Slowburn9908

Awesome place for cool stuff and it's in the forest

Meghan O'Connor

So much fun! I can't imagine how much time it's taken to do something like this, but it's clear they love what they do. Easy to get to, good signage, simple parking. There is so much to look at! There are sections you couldn't get to in a wheelchair, FYI, and crutches or canes might find it a little more difficult but doable. Everything was so fascinating and I'm sure I didn't catch all the little details. Just amazing.

Brian Sandoval

This place is absolutely amazing. I will say there is so much to see unless you give yourself about 4 hours you will never see everything and even then you might have to visit a few times to see everything. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see what amazing craftsmanship of a true missing trade. Prices to get in are completely reasonable. I will only include a few photos as I took well over 250.

Garysr Barricklow

Great for all ages. Grandkids loved it.

Rebecca Risk

Love this place! It might be a little creepy for some, but on the other hand, it's a quirky cool place. It's a fun feast for the eyes. Bring some quarters for the singing puppets and the fortune teller. You won't regret visiting here. They also have a quaint little gift shop, where you're sure to get a nice souvenir as well as a cold drink and a snack. The only downside is that there are no restrooms, just one outhouse. But other than that, it's a perfect little stop. If you're speedy , you can go through in an hour, but if you like to gawk and dawdle, figure on 2 hours.

van m

Its really interesting and takes you back to different time periods with very detailed work. Very unique adventure for a small price. The backstory is interesting as well.

Christine Conway

Such an amazing place to visit. Loved it!

Elizabeth Garcia

What a truly artistic, creative, inspirational place - and so much fun. The exhibits are fascinating for kids and adults, and I loved learning about the artist from his wife, who runs the place now. Beautiful setting in the mountains. Take your time to read the quotations! Bring quarters - you will want to try out all fun old timey coin-op machines.

Andreanna Garcia

i love this place always fun always beautiful and some pretty interesting stuff to see♡♡

Jose Roybal

Really nice employees. Super cool place to explore

Allie M

A little run down but it definitely has a lot of history. A great side attraction if you want something to do for an hour.

Denise Gauna-Wigelsworth

Love this place! We've been coming here for years and will keep coming back!

Meghan Thomas

So much fun!!! Kiddos loved all there was to see!!! Always so much to see!!

Susan Caldwell

Cute and interesting little place to visit. Enjoyed it very much. Worth the drive and the few dollars to get in.

Church of Full Tilt Boogie

A VERY COOL PLACE! AMAZING!

Scott Little

A bit odd, but fun. Certainly alot of creativity went into making this place. Worth a look.

RENE S IRAHETA

Amazing arts and crafts. Pure imagination and detailed miniature painted people.

Michael Davis

The best. The more you look the more you see.

Sue F

Beyond words, amazing!

Alex Lopez

A must-see place if you're visiting Albuquerque

Nicholas Connell

A truly wonderful art exhibit. I believe that everyone in new mexico should make the effort to see this beautiful place. Truly a life's work.

Sharon Lynch

Fabulous, amazing, needed a couple more hours to see everything.

Deblyn McCaughin

Great local place on way to Sandia Crest.

Stacey Reyes

Great exhibits. Nice and friendly folks. Sadly alot of bees be careful going around.

Joel Barrett

Worth the short trip outside of ALB. Very interesting and off the beaten path.

Joshua Oorlog

AMAZING! Plan to spend at least an hour here, minimum, if you really want the full Tinkertown experience! So much to look at, read, and interact with. Also, bring LOTS of quarters (or get change when you buy your ticket(s). One of those rare places that actually IS fun for ages 9-99!!

Cathy Moll

Blast from the past. Very much worth stopping and seeing and well worth the small fee to see. Brought a lot of history and memories for us.

Tom Ellis

This off the beaten path museum is totally unique. It is well worth the effort to visit.

Saul Urrutia

uniquely special place in the mountains highly recommended

Sean Pratt

Such a fun place. Very interesting history and its almost like walking back through time. They are super friendly and its a good way to spend a few hours just looking at everything they have. My mom just loved it when she came down.

James Alaniz

Very nice the kids around us loved it

barbara charley

Love all the exhibits, moved scine owner died.

Celestina Salazar

Fun little stop to take the family

Michael Griesel

This is a fun unique place full of little details, hand made trinkits and nostalgia. Also whittiy quotes. Bring some quarters to operate the nostalgic machines. I do recommend a visit. Plan to be slow to catch all the small details.

Marrisa Stark

Such a cool place to go to! I was pleasantly surprised because I had not idea what to expect. Colorful and fun, as well as historical. You have to stop at the gift shop! Cool stuff to buy!

Mark Ferris

This place is simply one of a kind. It is worth side trip.

gleeful dragon

There is no way to describe Tinkertown, it's just magical. Go. You will not regret it.

Garry Cahill

Most unusual little place just off Route 66 north of Albuqueque. Not a lot of parking for RV's but by going half a mile past you can do a U-turn then park outside the museum. Inexpensive, it is filled with thousands of hand carved figures in various scenes. Also a huge selection of other oddities & curios. Too offbeat to miss. Kids & adults will love it.

Carl Guyton

Not handicap friendly. Lots of old miniature items to look at. Interesting and very inexpensive. Worth trying it once.

John Farrell

Very interesting set of eclectic art

Mark Horowitz

Had a nice time wasn't there in many yrs

Krystle Raymond

Inimitatable! A must see. Pure art. "This is a real nice atmosphere Barkee'r. I like the sawdust on the floor - - That ain't sawdust - - it's last night's furniture!"

Ben Goodman

What an odd experience this was...Lots to look at. Worth the stop!

Rachael W

This place is awesome and so is Carla, the owner. I ended up arriving about five minutes after closing, trying to get there in time to make some smashed pennies for my collection. Carla was kind enough to let me in to use the machine quickly. After I smashed my pennies she recommended that I get fortunes from her vintage Grandma Fortune Teller machine for myself and my adult kids, who were on a road trip with me. After getting the cards and getting back on the road we read the cards and were surprised at how accurate they were. I can't wait to come back someday and do the full tour.

kara hemlinger

One of my favorite places for inspiration...a true hidden gem

Jennifer Guzman

So much fun!!! The kids loved it. It was a great family day and we were able to go out doors after and hike around. Great place