Membership Matters
April & May
Museum & Foundation Highlights
Our 30th Annual Chocolate Fantasy was a success!
Thank you to all the attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and more who made our 30th Annual Chocolate Fantasy "A Night in the Museum" a fabulous success. Between the event and online auction over $156,000 was raised by the Foundation! We're already looking forward to next year's Chocolate Fantasy!
Congratulations to our winners!

1st Place
“Grand Theft Artifact (The Stakes are High)” by Kris Mills and Jen Meyers

2nd Place
"LAVA ROCKS" by Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm – Caroline Ballam and Pastry Team

3rd Place
"Millenium Rising" by Jeff Rubin, Eddie Aragon, Olga Hurtado, and Francisco Dionicio from The Range

People's Choice Winners
“Grand Theft Artifact (The Stakes are High)” by Kris Mills and Jen Meyers
and
"Fancy Like" by Ashley and
Vitoria Briand
Dog Adoption Days to Celebrate the Dogs! Exhibit
Looking for your new furry friend? Then join us as we partner with Watermelon Mountain Ranch and Lap Dog Rescue to bring the pups to the Museum for adoption opportunities. Please check the rescue websites for adoption procedures and available pets.
April 9
11am-2pm

April 23
11am-2pm

April 30
11am-2pm
Apollo 16 Anniversary Celebration - April 16
The Museum will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 16 mission’s launch on April 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special activities will be included with the price of museum and planetarium admission and will include unique and fun educational opportunities.

And don't miss the premiere of a new planetarium show, Forward to the Moon, highlighting NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named for the Greek goddess of the moon and twin of Apollo. Artemis is the next step in our endeavor to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the moon.
Voices in Science Webinar - April 21
Top Dog: Body Size and Ecology of Late Quaternary Canids in North America
By Melissa Pardi, Ph.D., Assistant Curator of Geology, Illinois State Museum
Thursday April 21, 2022
5:00-6:30pm

Join Dr. Pardi, an expert in the changes in body size and ecology of early canids in North America, and find out how our dog companions evolved to today’s common size of domestic dogs.

All Lectures are online (by zoom) and FREE with pre-registration. You must pre-register to receive the link.
Isotopes Discount with Dogs! A Science Tail Visit
Visit the newest Museum exhibit Dogs! A Science Tail, then show your museum ticket or electronic receipt at the Isotopes Park Box Office to receive a discounted $7 Berm ticket at the Bark in the Park event on April 29!
Dog-Themed Family Day on April 30
Bring the whole family for a fun dog-themed Family Day at the Museum on April 30. Family Day will be from 10 am-3 pm and is included with admission to the Museum. We will have all ages activities, community presenters, and much more. And, be sure to join us for our special Family Days Science Story Time that will be going to the dogs.
A Taste of Tuscany: Join us for a Wine Tasting
A Taste of Tuscany is an exclusive wine-tasting fundraiser that is sure to be a hit. Watch for more details soon to come!
Now Showing: Dinosaurs of Antarctica
The first original large format dinosaur film in over a decade, Dinosaurs of Antarctica is an epic chronicle of a prehistoric world now lost to ice.

From glaciers to Glacialisaurus, the film introduces audiences to the amazing and bizarre prehistoric creatures that inhabited Antarctic forests and swamps hundreds of millions of years ago—and the scientists on a quest to uncover them. 

Traveling through deep time, Dinosaurs of Antarctica explores the causes and repercussions of a changing climate, investigating the end of Earth’s last ice age and seeking clues to the future as we face human-triggered warming today.
Now Showing: Superpower Dogs
Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story, our best friends are also real-life superheroes.

Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs and their human partners who fight crime, protect endangered species and save lives in avalanches and earthquakes. As we discover the extraordinary abilities of dogs and the remarkable science behind their superpowers, we’ll never look at our best friends the same way again!
Free STEAM Trek Virtual Field Trips Still Available
STEAM Trek virtual field trips explore STEAM and cultural topics for every grade level, and are available FREE to all school groups thanks to our generous sponsors.

Trips are still available, and a great opportunity for an end-of-year activity as the summer approaches. Share this information with any educators you know!
Chocolate the Exhibition Opens June 17
Chocolate: The Exhibition tracks the rich history of the cacao bean, from its beginning as a royal — even divine — Maya drink to its current role as a romantic gesture, guilty pleasure and global commodity. Follow the history of chocolate culture and science from the 10th century rainforest to the modern-day corner store.

On exhibit at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science June 17, 2022. Chocolate the Exhibition is presented by Bank of Albuquerque.
$10 Discount on Summer Camps for Members
Members of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation receive a $10 discount on all camps, including our upcoming Summer Camps. Be sure to check back for more details and to register when camps open.
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation www.naturalhistoryfoundation.org