New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science The ancient past comes to life! VISION STATEMENT

We inspire a greater appreciation, understanding and stewardship of science and our natural world.

MISSION STATEMENT

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science preserves and interprets the distinctive natural and scientific heritage of our state through extraordinary collections, research, exhibits and programs designed to ignite a passion for lifelong learning. CORE VALUES

Respect for Others – Honesty, Integrity, and a Sense of Pride – Quality and Excellence as Standards – Team Wor

k and Collaboration


SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

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06/22/2026

Another summer Monday means another Summer Space Joke, designed to start your week with a smile!

06/18/2026

Nambé Lake is a true alpine lake in the Pecos Wilderness just outside of Santa Fe. If you are up for a challenging hike to a beautiful spot, this hike is for you. Join Paul from Sandia Mountain Natural History Center to check it out.

To watch this video on YouTube:https://youtu.be/mwhek6shBfY

Have you checked out our newest exhibition yet? 'Unearth New Mexico' showcases designs from the fifth installment of the...
06/17/2026

Have you checked out our newest exhibition yet? 'Unearth New Mexico' showcases designs from the fifth installment of the Department of Cultural Affairs’ series of coloring and activity books and lets visitors create and share their own colorful displays of life in the Land of Enchantment.

Explore the exhibit on the museum's second floor and make your own mark on New Mexico’s geologic history during your next visit!

06/11/2026

Sometimes trips don't work out the way you planned, and this trip to the Zuni Mountains was a good example. Join Paul from Sandia Mountain Natural History Center as he makes the best of a bad situation and ends up having a ton of fun.

To watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/poyj9_mImfI

06/08/2026

We're trying something a little different this summer. Each Monday, start your week off with Summer Space Jokes, a lighthearted look at the cosmos!

Friendly reminder that our lecture by Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ is coming up TOMORROW! Join us at 6:00 pm on Monday, J...
06/07/2026

Friendly reminder that our lecture by Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ is coming up TOMORROW! Join us at 6:00 pm on Monday, June 8 for an exploration of astronomical ideas that were almost correct, and the lessons can 21st century scientists take from these discarded images of the universe.

Learn more and get tickets at https://nmnaturalhistory.org/events/lecture-discarded-worlds

Don't forget, our next Family Day is just a week away! Head to the museum next Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 p...
06/06/2026

Don't forget, our next Family Day is just a week away! Head to the museum next Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm as we celebrate our very own Rio Grande for National Rivers Month. Join us and learn all about the creatures and critters that rely on our river through hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity.

What do Ptolemy in ancient Rome, the medieval bishops Oresme and Cusa, and the 19th century astronomers Schiaparelli and...
06/02/2026

What do Ptolemy in ancient Rome, the medieval bishops Oresme and Cusa, and the 19th century astronomers Schiaparelli and Pickering all have in common? They were all *almost* correct in their various theories of the cosmos.

On Monday, June 8, head to the museum for a lecture by Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ, Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory, and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, as he talks about these and other discarded images of the universe, and what lessons 21st century scientists can learn from them.

Learn more and get tickets at https://nmnaturalhistory.org/events/lecture-discarded-worlds

NOW OPEN: 'Unearth New Mexico' showcases designs from the fifth installment of the Department of Cultural Affairs’ seri...
06/01/2026

NOW OPEN: 'Unearth New Mexico' showcases designs from the fifth installment of the Department of Cultural Affairs’ series of coloring and activity books and letsvisitors create and share their own colorful displays of life in the Land of Enchantment!

Visitors can color the pictures and have them displayed on the exhibition walls. You're encouraged to explore where in the museum they can learn about each time period, find hidden details in each illustration, then make your own mark on New Mexico’s geologic history. Learn more at https://nmnaturalhistory.org/exhibits/temporary-exhibits/unearth-new-mexico

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

Address

1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM
87104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(505) 841-2800

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