New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

Today at the Museum

Wednesday, January 28

Admission & Exhibits
Planetarium Showtimes
DynaTheater Showtimes

Upcoming Events
Jan
22
Prehistoric Preschool -- Spring Session 1: "New Mexico's Dynamic Dinos"
Prehistoric Preschool is a Museum program for 3-5 year-olds and their adult companions to explore natural history topics in a supportive and fun atmosphere.
Jan
24
Special Event -- NEW EXHIBIT opens January 24 to August 16 -- "Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution"
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is proud to present: New Mexico scientists highlight their science and how it has evolved over the past century.
Jan
26
Planetarium Closed for Upgrades
From January 26th-February 6th, the Planetarium will be closed for equipment upgrades. We're sorry for any inconvenience, but excited about the new system!
Jan
29
Curator's Coffee -- "The Who, What, and How of Algae"
Join us for a casual discussion followed by a themed tour. Limited to 15 people and includes coffee, light refreshments, and Museum
Feb
1
First Sundays!
On the first Sunday of every month, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is FREE to all New Mexico residents. Bring a NM ID or proof of residence. Regular admission fees apply for DynaTheather and Planetarium shows.

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Announcements

Executive Director Sought

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, is opening a search for a dynamic leader to administer all aspects of the museum's operations.

Planetarium Closed for Upgrades

The Planetarium will be closed for projector upgrades from January 26 - February 6, 2015. We will reopen with First Friday Fractals on February 6 and for regular shows on February 7.

Opportunity Rover Reaches Highest Elevation Ever!

After several weeks of approach, and fighting balky memory problems all the way, on January 6th Opportunity made it to its highest ever elevation. The spectacular panorama from the summit shows Endeavor Crater on Mars, which is the same size as the Valles Caldera in New Mexico.

Dinosaur-killer asteroid almost destroyed mammals as well!

The extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago is thought to have paved the way for mammals to dominate, but a new study shows that many mammals died off alongside the dinosaurs.