Hours
The VLA is open to the public 7 days a week 9AM to 4PM.
No one is allowed on site after 4PM without prior authorization.
We are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
Directions
When driving west from Socorro:
Travel through the small town of Magdalena and continue on US-60.
Turn left onto NM-52 just west of mile marker 93.
Drive 2.5 miles then turn right on NM-166 (Old Highway 60).
Drive 1.6 miles and the VLA Visitor Center will be on your right.
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