Petroglyph National MonumentDescriptionPeople who have lived near the Rio Grande for many centuries come alive again through images they made on the shiny black rocks. These images and associated archeological sites in the Albuquerque, provide glimpses into a 12,000 year story of human life here.
The Monument stretches about 17 miles along Albuquerque's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that is dominating the Albuquerque's western horizon. Authorized June 27, 1990, the 7,236 acre monument is managed by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque.
Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources: five volcanic cones, hundreds of archeological sites and 25,000 images carved by native peoples and early Spanish settlers. Many of the images are recognizable as animals, people, brands and crosses. Their meaning is understood only by the carver. These images are inseparable from the cultural landscape, from the spirits of the people who made them and all who appreciate them.
Getting therePetroglyph National Monument
6001 Unser Boulevard, NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
(505) 899-0205
Visitors traveling on I-40 take Unser Boulevard exit north three miles to park visitor center; five miles north to Boca Negra Canyon.
Entrance FeeFees
$1 weekdays/$2 weekends - Day
Per Private Vehicle parking fee charged by the City of Albuquerque. There is no charge for other areas within the Monument. Commercial Fees are charged by the City of Albuquerque.
Operating HoursPark is opened every day.
Las Images visitor center is opened daily: 8am - 5pm.
Boca Negra Unit summer: 9am - 6pm; winter: 8am - 5pm
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