The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is seeking an exceptional individual for the position of Executive Director. The museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is an AAM-accredited collections-based institution with more than 50 employees and over a quarter-million visitors annually. Read More
At the Museum
| Museum Admission Only | Combo Ticket (Museum + Plus one show) | |
| Adults (18-59) | $8.00 | Coming soon! |
| Seniors (60+) | $7.00 | Coming soon! |
| Youth (13-17) | $7.00 | Coming soon! |
| Children (3-12) | $5.00 | Coming soon! |
| Tot (2 & Under) | Free | Coming soon! |
| Into America's Wild | 11am | 1pm | 3pm |
| Dinosaurs of Antarctica | 12pm | 2pm |
| Little Star that Could | 11 a.m. |
| Life: A Cosmic Story | 12 p.m. |
| Enchanted Skies (Live Show) | 2 p.m. |
| Phantom of the Universe | 3 p.m. |
Announcements
The NMMNHS is seeking a new Executive Director
Clayton Lake Dinosaur Tracksite Project
CNM students and faculty—in collaboration with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and the New Mexico State Parks Department—are helping to document, map, and model one of the largest dinosaur tracksites in the United States. Click here to explore the site.
Dr. Crumpler Joins Perseverance Mission
Those who follow the museum's programs know that Larry Crumpler was part of the Mars Opportunity rover mission and previewed discoveries from the Red Planet for visitors to our museum and website for almost 15 years. We have exciting news: Dr. Crumpler has just been selected as a scientist for the Mars Perseverance mission! After the new rover lands in February, 2021, you can expect to continue enjoying exclusive access to new discoveries! Read more by clicking here.
The Future of Science Museums
On September 25, the museum hosted a virtual summit on the future of natural history institutions as part of the museum's strategic planning process. Administrators from prominent institutions around the country made comments about their facility’s response to the pandemic and how that will influence programming from now on. Read some significant quotes in the information release linked here and watch the entire presentation.