At the Museum

Museum Pricing

  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  

 

Verus Research Theater Show Times

T. Rex 3D 10am 1pm 4pm
Desert Elephants 3D 11am 2pm  
Butterfly Journey 3D 12pm 3pm

Planetarium Show Times

Perfect Little Planet 11am
Life: A Cosmic Story 12pm
Enchanted Skies  2pm
Messengers of Time & Space 3pm
   

 

 

Announcements

Our museum is evolving!

Starting August 4, the museum is embarking on its first major facility renovation in decades, including a redesigned entrance, box office, and gift shop, refreshed exhibition spaces, and infrastructure improvements.  

As a result, the museum will be closed for around seven months beginning in August. More details on the project, and what it means for visitors, is available HERE.

Extant Erosions open through June 16

The Museum is pleased to welcome a new exhibition, Extant Erosions, that blends science and art through a series of works created by Albuquerque-based artist Emma Ressel. 

Extant Erosions is comprised of still life photographs of specimens in museum collections and a reworked collection of 100-year-old glass lantern slides housed in the geology department at UNM.This exhibition is on view on the Museum's 2nd floor through Monday, June 16. Click HERE for more info. 

New Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life Now Open!

 

 

The Museum’s highly anticipated new exhibition hall, the Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life, is now open! With around 300 fossils from across New Mexico, the Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life completes the Museum’s exploration of prehistoric life and tells the story of 300 million years of evolution in what’s now New Mexico.  

Learn about ancient sharks that swam the shallow seas that once covered New Mexico, follow tracks made by the largest arthropod to have ever lived on Earth, and view New Mexico’s oldest known fossil: a trilobite that lived around 500 million years ago. This exhibition will be on view on the Museum’s second floor. 

Upcoming Events

June 14, 2025 - 10:00am

In celebration of National Rivers Month, head to the museum for a Family Day overflowing with hands-on Rio Grande themed activities.

June 16, 2025 - 9:00am

During this week of camps, we’ll explore the volcanoes on Earth and in outer space on planets like Mars and Venus.

June 20, 2025 - 6:00pm

Our annual event celebrating the first American Woman in space, Dr. Sally Ride, will feature an appearance from Special Guest Melinda Snodgrass!

June 23, 2025 - 9:00am

During this week of camps, go behind the curtain during this camp to learn about and meet the professionals who keep our museum running!

June 26, 2025 - 10:00am

In celebration of National Rivers Month, join us for a short presentation about adapting to climate change on New Mexico's Middle Rio Grande.