New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

 

Youth & Family Programs

Enjoy family field trips and fun days, and find classes for the little ones. Our Prehistoric Preschool and Young Explorer's Summer Camps have been crafted especially to help kids learn while having fun!

Family Fun Days & Field Trips
Search for fun days at the Museum, or search for trips to take with the entire family!
Prehistoric Preschool
Prehistoric Preschool is a Museum program for 3-5 year-olds and their adult companions to explore natural history topics in a supportive and fun atmosphere.
SMNHC Summer Programs
Fun outings for scout groups, summer camps, and any group looking for outdoor education and excitment. Programs can be designed for each groups specific needs.
Prehistoric Preschool Comments!
Prehistoric Preschool participant feedback!
Young Explorers Summer Science Camp
Week-long, full-day or half-day camps, with overnight options, for children entering Kindergarten through 7th grade. Sessions begin June 24 and end August 9. We are offering 3 NEW camps this year!
Young Explorers Winter Science Program
Daily full-day camps, 9am-4pm, for children Kindergarten through 5th grade. Classes begin Dec 26th and end Jan 4th. Before and after care available for an additional fee.
Young Explorers Spring Break Science Program
Daily full-day camps, 9am-4pm, for children Kindergarten through 5th grade. Classes begin March 11-March 15, 2013. Before and after care available for an additional fee.
Junior Docents
The Junior Docent Program is 21 Years Old! Our Junior Docent Program provides a comprehensive, hands-on, minds-on museum experience for students who are entering eighth grade through twelfth grade in the coming fall.