Resources for Families and Learners

Use these word searches and puzzles, produced by the Museum, as a way to explore natural history topics.

SMNHC is a facility in Cedar Crest, NM managed jointly by the museum and Albuquerque Public Schools.  The staff have produced videos explaining what can be found in this mountain habitat.  Some of these videos have been shown on APS @Home

Even though the museum is closed, you can still explore our outdoor Walk Through New Mexico exhibit between Mountain Rd. and the building.  Use these scavenger hunts to help learn about the geology and biology of our state by walking down our miniature model of the Land of Enchantment!

Join Museum Educator Jayne Aubele and Dr. Larry Crumpler as they explore their own backyard in this virtual field trip. Learn how to read the landscape of the Petroglyph National Monument and how you can explore the volcanic flows right here in Albuquerque.

Here are some one-of-kind, Museum produced coloring pages based on New Mexico natural history themes.

Use these guides, produced by Museum geologists, as a quick summary and introduction to New Mexico natural history topics