Temporary Exhibits

Returning to the Museum for a third year, the Nikon Small World exhibition showcases the winning selections in the annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, established to recognize excellence in photography through the microscope.

New Mexico is well-known for its rich fossil record spanning some 500 million years. Of particular note are the many unique fossil vertebrates that include fishes, amphibians, reptiles (turtles, dinosaurs, and birds) and mammals. This exhibit displays some of the recent discoveries and iconic fossils from the ‘Land of Enchantment’ that were collected by the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.