Visit the "Only in Albuquerque" history gallery to get a fresh look at the city's history in this fine modern museum on the edge of Old Town. It's interactive and fun, a great introduction to the cultural history of the state. Exhibits tell the city's story from pre-written history up to now, plus virtual reality storybooks and theaters and the chance to electronically send a Route 66 postcard to someone and even create your own coat of arms. Don't miss the art portion of the museum either: The permanent exhibit in the East Gallery highlights significant works from the 19th century to today, many of them by New Mexico artists. In addition, there are wonderful changing exhibits, sometimes with an unusual focus. Summer brings an artist-in-residence, who installs a temporary show in the museum lobby.