New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

 

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Prehistoric Preschool

Family Science Classes

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. All activities are child-centered, hands-on, and age appropriate. Classes include two hours of crafts, songs, games, puppet shows, investigating specimens from the Museum's collections, Museum visits, and a fun and healthy snack.
 

Participants choose to attend all Thursday or Friday or Saturday morning classes from 10 a.m. to noon or Thursday or Saturday afternoon classes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Classes take place every other week.

 

 


Spring Session 1: Flying with New Mexico Reptiles & Birds

Does your young one express an interest in birds? Do you wish to share your interest with your child? We will explore what we know about birds, learn ways to watch them, and find out about the flying monsters of prehistoric eras. We will have an optional field trip to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, February 16th. What's the connection between birds and dinosaurs?
 
First Class: All About Birds and Ancient Flyers January  24, 25 or 26
Second Class: Be a Bird Watcher! February 7, 8 or 9
Third Class: Be a Bird! February, 21, 22 or 23
Fourth Class: Be a Flying Monster! March 7, 8 or 9

 

Choose your session day:
Thursday mornings, 10 a.m.-Noon: January 24, February 7, February 21, and March 7.
Thursday afternoons, 1;00pm-3:00pm: January 24, February 7, February 21, and March 7.
Friday mornings,10am-Noon: January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 8.
Saturday mornings,10:00am-Noon: January 26, February 9, February 23, and March 9.
Saturday afternoons,1:00pm-3:00pm: January 26, February 9, February 23, and March 9.


           --Look for a separate Brown Paper Ticket event listing for each.


 
 
 
Spring Session 2: Day Sky/Night Sky
Observe the sky, both during the day and at nightclouds, the sun and moon, and, is that a star? We notice what we see and discover how it happens and why. Classes will include visits to the observatory, planetarium and to two new exhibits: "Constellation Hall" and the traveling exhibit, "Science on a Sphere."

First Class:  What's the Weather Today: Hot, Cold, Wet, Dry?, April 4, 5 or 6
Second Class:  Moon, Planets, Stars: Night Sky Discoveries April 18, 19 or 20
Third Class: Seasons and the Sun: First Day of Spring May 2, 3 or 4
Fourth Class: Asteroids, Comets and Meteors: What's the Difference? May 16, 17 or 18

Choose your session day:
Thursday mornings,10:00am-noon: April 4, April 18, May 2, and May 16.
Thursday afternoons,1:00pm-3:00pm: April 4, April 18, May 2, and May 16.
Friday mornings,10am-Noon: April 5, April 19, May 3, and May 17.
Saturday mornings,10:00am-Noon: April 6, April 20, May 4, and May 18.
Saturday afternoons,1:00pm-3:00pm: April 6, April 20, May 4, and May 18.
 
        --Look for a separate Brown Paper Ticket event listing for each.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase in advance and guarantee your space at:
www.brownpapertickets.com
For questions or more information, please contact:
Programs Registrar
(505) 841-2861
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All class participants must be accompanied by an adult. No more than two children may be registered per adult companion and no more than two adult companions may accompany any one child. Permission for attendance by siblings younger than 3 is made on a case-by-case basis with Early Childhood Educator. Maximum class size is 12 children and their adult companions. 
 
 
 
$90.00 for the first child, $81.00 for the second child in the same family.  Museum members recieve a 10% discound.
  
 
Preregistration is required. 
 
Scholarships are available for children who qualify. To apply, download the Preschool Scholarship
application and instructions. For additional questions please do call 505 841-2861.
 
Preschool Scholarship (1.57 MB PDF)