New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

05/28/2026

The Salt Missions Scenic Byway cuts through the heart of central New Mexico and is an awesome way to to see a true cross section of our great state. Join Paul and Toby from Sandia Mountain Natural History Center to go check it out.

To watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQgbRzEeH_s

05/27/2026

Mark your calendars: on Tuesday, June 8, join us for a lecture by Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ, Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory, and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation!

This lecture will explore the long history of ideas about the cosmos – from Ptolemy in Ancient Rome to the 19th century astronomers Schiaparelli and Pickering – that proved to be 'almost' correct. Learn more and get tickets today at https://nmnaturalhistory.org/events/lecture-discarded-worlds?instance=0

05/26/2026

Catch a ballgame with us this Friday! On May 29, we're going to be part of the first-ever Dinosaur Night at Isotopes Park.

In collaboration with the Albuquerque Isotopes, join our education team during the game on Friday as we learn about dinosaur fossils, explore the differences between carnivores and herbivores, dig into our fun dig boxes, and much more.

Learn more and get tickets today at

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05/21/2026

San Ysidro Trials area or, as some people call it, Red Mesa, is set aside for trials motorcycle riding but that doesn't mean it's not a great place for mountain biking and hiking. Join Paul from Sandia Mountain Natural History Center to check it out.

To watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XiY4LJ-ND4E

05/19/2026

Don't forget, our Young Explorers Summer Camps are coming up in just a couple weeks! Starting June 1, kids will have a chance to become Dinosaur Detectives, learn about Route 66's unique ecology, and much more!

Learn more and enroll today at https://nmnaturalhistory.org/2026-young-explorers-summer-camps

05/14/2026

"Igor" is a famous petroglyph hidden deep in the New Mexico desert. Join Paul from Sandia Mountain Natural History Center to try and find him.

To watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ty4pUNSllfU

05/12/2026

Mark your calendars: the first-ever Dinosaur Night at Isotopes Park is coming up on May 29, and we're going to be there!

In collaboration with the Albuquerque Isotopes, join our education during the game on May 29 as we learn about dinosaur fossils, explore the differences between carnivores and herbivores, dig into our fun dig boxes, and much more.

Learn more and get tickets today at

Promotions

05/08/2026

Don't forget, our first Family Day since reopening is coming up TOMORROW!

This Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, explore birds, flowers, and bees, oh my! This month’s Family Day is focused on how humans impact the local ecosystem and what we can do to conserve the natural world around us.

Family Days are included with museum admission, learn more at https://nmnaturalhistory.org/events/may-family-day-conservation-conversations

05/07/2026

Wild or feral horses are a pretty controversial subject. Some people think they are a natural part of the ecosystem, and some think they are a destructive force. While out on a bike ride in Golden, NM, Paul from Sandia Mountain Natural History Center saw some of these creatures along with some other cool stuff as well.

To watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/06ft4f-IesA

05/06/2026

If you haven't heard, our Family Days are returning to the museum this weekend! This Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, explore how humans impact the local ecosystem and what we can do to conserve the natural world around us. Join educators as we have conservation conversations through hands on activities designed for creativity, curiosity, and discovery.

Family Days are included with museum admission. Learn more at https://nmnaturalhistory.org/events/may-family-day-conservation-conversations