All Department of Cultural Affairs museums and historic sites, including this facility, are temporarily closed as a public health precaution due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus). These closures are part of the larger effort by state government to minimize public exposure. Please continue to visit this website for updates and to explore online resources and collections.
At the Museum
| Museum Admission Only | Combo Ticket (Museum + Planetarium) | |
| Adults (13-59) | $8.00 | $10.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | $7.00 | $9.00 |
| Children (3-12) | $5.00 | $7.00 |
Announcements
Celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day's 50th Anniversary is on April 22, 2020.
Find out ways to celebrate:
Earth Day Live 2020
Smithsonian Earth Optimism Summit
EarthShare Earth Month 2020 Guide
Help with Citizen Science projects:
Earth Challenge 2020
April 2020 City Nature Challenge
The Globe Program
Globe at Night
Kids can learn about the climate:
NASA's Climate Kids
Earth Observatory Kids
NOAA's SciJinks: It's All About Weather
Monitor the Earth from your computer:
NASA Worldview
Earth Observatory
This EO article is of importance to New Mexico
Story Time Continues!
Even though the museum is still temporarily closed, Museum Educator Misty Carty is continuing to read weekly Story Time books and demonstrate related activities that can be done at home! Check here to see videos of a new story every other Tuesday.
Tiny Titans Preview
The temporary exhibit Tiny Titans was only open for two days before the museum's temporary closure. Here's a brief preview video to show what can be experienced when the museum reopens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA0umuBeMIA
Student Video Contest- Submissions DUE May 15
Upcoming Events
June 22, 2020 - 5:45pm
Downward Dino Yoga… at the Museum Held monthly on the fourth Monday of the month 5:45-6:45pm
September 8, 2020 - 5:30pm
Relaxed Nights...at the Museum Held quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month 5:30-8pm
November 2, 2020 - 2:00pm
Find out from the experts what minerals, rocks or fossils are hiding in your collection.