The Museum is currently closed for rennovations. Updates on the renovation will be available through the link Renovation Updates as well as through the museum's social media.
At the Museum
| Temporarily Closed | Museum Admission Only |
| Adults (18-59) | $8.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | $7.00 |
| Youth (13-17) | $7.00 |
| Children (3-12) | $5.00 |
| Tot (2 & Under) | Free |
| T. Rex 3D | 10am | 1pm | 4pm |
| Desert Elephants 3D | 11am | 2pm | |
| Butterfly Journey 3D | 12pm | 3pm |
| Perfect Little Planet | 11am |
| Life: A Cosmic Story | 12pm |
| Enchanted Skies | 2pm |
| Messengers of Time & Space | 3pm |
Announcements
Monumental Duck-billed Dinosaur Species Recently Identified in Northwest New Mexico!
A team of researchers, including a pair of paleontologists from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, have identified a massive new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the rocks of northwestern New Mexico. This newly discovered dinosaur, which researchers named Ahshiselsaurus wimani, lived around 75 million years ago and may have weighed more than nine tons. Leanr more about this New Mexico giant by following the link Duck-Billed Dino Identified.
As of Monday, August 4, the Museum is closed for renovations. All Dynatheater and Planetarium shows have been paused until further notice.
The Museum is expecting to fully reopen to the public in Spring 2026. In the meantime, educators from the museum will focus on outreach to schools and public events through expanded and new partnerships, bringing natural history education into the local community. Check our ‘Upcoming Events’ list for an offsite event near you!
More information on the renovation and how it will improve the Museum we all know and love is available through this link Renovation Updates.
Upcoming Events
January 9, 2026 - 3:30pm
Explore our mobile exhibition New Mexico Rocks! during this free, all-ages event.
January 10, 2026 - 12:00pm
Join across the street for an extra-special Family Day at the Albuquerque Museum!
January 15, 2026 - 10:30am
Come join the Natural History Museum for “Dino Discoveries” and enjoy a reading of a dinosaur-related book.
January 17, 2026 - 9:00am
The Bosque Education Guide is an interdisciplinary curriculum about the Middle Rio Grande Valley ecosystem.
January 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Come join the Natural History Museum for “Dino Discoveries” and enjoy a reading of a dinosaur-related book.