Membership Matters
January - March
Museum & Foundation Highlights
30th Annual Chocolate Fantasy & Online Auction
The 30th Annual Chocolate Fantasy "A Night in the Museum" will feature an online auction starting February 18.

Auction proceeds will help support the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation.

Watch for more information and an auction link coming soon!
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: Into America's Wild
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman and directed by Academy Award nominee Greg MacGillivray, Into America’s Wild is a visually stunning cross-country adventure into the hidden wonders of the natural world.

A non-stop ride via kayak, bike, train, hot air balloon, zipline and more, Into America’s Wild explores some of the most beautiful but little-known landscapes of North America.

As they wind their way through the scenic byways, ancient homelands, secret gems and hidden trails of America, viewers will discover the special human connection we all share with the natural world.
Returning February 5: 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!
STEAM Trek Virtual Field Trips
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 available on a first-come, first-served basis. Educators who wish to apply for a trip may do so beginning January 15.
Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibit Opens February 5
Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking or whether she can understand what you’re saying? Experience the extraordinary way a dog sees, hears, and smells the world through fun and unique hands-on exhibits and uncover the science of our enduring bond.

On exhibit at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science February 5 - May 1, 2022.
Extra Fun and Activities
Don't miss out on our extensive programs and events for Dogs! A Science Tail. From special Saturday presentations by community partners to Family Days, you will want to mark your calendars. Check the Museum website for more information and specific event/program information. This website will be updated frequently, so make sure you check back often.
New Museum Hours and Member Mondays Return
Starting January 12 the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Starting the week of January 31st the Museum will be open six days a week from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday through Monday. The museum will be closed on Tuesdays.

With the reopening of the Museum on Mondays we also celebrate the return of Member Mondays. Members of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation will receive free admission to any Verus Research DynaTheater movie on Mondays!
Special Space Science Event a Success
On December 9 Dr. Larry Crumpler presented a talk in the planetarium and signed his newly published book Missions to Mars. Attendance was limited to 100, and registration was quickly sold out.

Dr. Crumpler's book is available for purchase through the NatureWorks online store or in person. Any who purchase a copy of the book through NatureWorks will receive a special link to enable them to view a recording of the talk. 
A positive review sent to Dr. Crumpler from a faculty member at UCLA:

"A quick note to thank you for writing this book. Its level is pitch perfect for those of us interested in the natural sciences who are not field geologists. Additionally, your personal involvement in this story of Mars exploration provides the reader with a wonderful sense of being an insider in this developing story. As a longtime instructor, I especially appreciate how you often provide context to set the scene for your readers to allow us to better appreciate more detailed information that follows. Certainly your casual (non-textbooky) writing style also contributes greatly to this book's success."
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