The Museum is currently closed for renovations. Updates on the renovation will be available through the link Renovation Updates as well as through the museum's social media.
At the Museum
| Group | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (18-59) | $8.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | $7.00 |
| Youth (13-17) | $7.00 |
| Children (3-12) | $5.00 |
| Tot (2 & Under) | Free |
| Show | Time | Time | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rex 3D | 10am | 1pm | 4pm |
| Desert Elephants 3D | 11am | 2pm | - |
| Butterfly Journey 3D | 12pm | 3pm | - |
| Show | Time |
|---|---|
| Perfect Little Planet | 11am |
| Life: A Cosmic Story | 12pm |
| Enchanted Skies | 2pm |
| Messengers of Time & Space | 3pm |
Announcements
We’ve evolved! Our Museum will reopen on April 4
It’s the news you’ve all been waiting for: our museum is reopening to the public on Saturday, April 4! Enjoy new features like our redesigned box office and our expanded gift shop, alongside familiar favorites like the Evolator and Bella, our roaring animatronic Bisti Beast.
We’ll be hosting a celebration at the museum on the big day, and you’re all invited! Starting at 10:00 a.m., enjoy a block party, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a chance to explore the museum’s new amenities and familiar attractions. Shows at the Planetarium, Powered by Meta and the Verus Research DynaTheater will be included with museum admission throughout the weekend. We can't wait to show off all of our new features and familiar favorites!
Monumental Duck-billed Dinosaur Species Recently Identified in Northwest New Mexico!
A team of researchers, including a pair of paleontologists from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, have identified a massive new species of duck-billed dinosaur in the rocks of northwestern New Mexico. This newly discovered dinosaur, which researchers named Ahshiselsaurus wimani, lived around 75 million years ago and may have weighed more than nine tons. Leanr more about this New Mexico giant by following the link Duck-Billed Dino Identified.
As of Monday, August 4, the Museum is closed for renovations. All Dynatheater and Planetarium shows have been paused until further notice.
The Museum is expecting to fully reopen to the public in Spring 2026. In the meantime, educators from the museum will focus on outreach to schools and public events through expanded and new partnerships, bringing natural history education into the local community. Check our ‘Upcoming Events’ list for an offsite event near you!
More information on the renovation and how it will improve the Museum we all know and love is available on the Renovation Updates page.
Upcoming Events
February 28, 2026 - 9:00am
Explore our mobile exhibition New Mexico Rocks! during this free, all-ages event.
February 28, 2026 - 10:15am
Come join the Natural History Museum for “Dino Discoveries” and enjoy a reading of a dinosaur-related book.
March 5, 2026 - 10:30am
Come join the Natural History Museum for “Dino Discoveries” and enjoy a reading of a dinosaur-related book.
March 7, 2026 - 10:30am
Come join the Natural History Museum for “Dino Discoveries” and enjoy a reading of a dinosaur-related book.
March 12, 2026 - 11:00am
Come join the Natural History Museum for “Dino Discoveries” and enjoy a reading of a dinosaur-related book.