Founded in 1931, the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center fulfills its mission as a cultural and educational institution through the collection, preservation, …
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Oct 19, 2024
This is a very small museum and much of it was empty. Don't waste your time here. We hoped it would be better. The staff was very nice and there was some nice art but overall find someplace else u… Full review by 773rickm
Jun 29, 2024
This is a nice little museum, great displays of local history and art. We arrived in town late afternoon, as most places close at 5pm. You are able to visit inside an hour, at no charge. There are sc… Full review by TheresaAubrey
May 15, 2024
A room devoted to heroes of Carlsbad, everything from Medal of Honor winners to race car drivers. A room with the history of Carlsbad citizens who served in World War II. Include display of firearm… Full review by eonny
Tickets depend on what age you are. Children are free. I bought the senior's park card which is good for a year at all the national parks and forests. It was $20 and included myself and …
Tickets depend on what age you are. Children are free. I bought the senior's park card which is good for a year at all the national parks and forests. It was $20 and included myself and another adult for the pass and admission. I also agree with regard to getting the headphones. They have stations along the way that tell you all about that particular area of the cave. They are $5 each.
Does any know if the bats are there right now? We will be arriving into Carlsbad next Wed and would love to see them. I understand it might still be too early. Thanks!
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We were just there today. We were told there are bats present, but that most of them won’t be returning from Mexico for another month or so. You can check daily with the rangers as to …
We were just there today. We were told there are bats present, but that most of them won’t be returning from Mexico for another month or so. You can check daily with the rangers as to the bat evening program. IMHO, the caverns are awesome, and the bats a bonus!
Can you see the bats going out for the night from outside the park? We are rolling into to town after the park closes about 7:30pm it's End of June and there is some time before the sun sets...just wondering.
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You might be able to see bats in the sky in the surrounding area but check the park website. It should have the times listed where the bats actually start to fly out.
I think I saw that, yes some areas are but not all the paths down inside the Cave. There is an elevator that can take you down below. Might want to check the website.
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