Membership Matters

September 2024

Museum & Foundation Highlights

Run Like a Dino and Stomp to the Finish!

Join us on Sunday, September 15 for our 5th annual TyRUNnosaurus 5K and family run/walk, presented by Lovelace Medical Center.

The event will offer a 5K, Kids 1-Mile, 1-Mile Family Walk, and Kids K, all on a flat and fast loop course through the historic Sawmill District and Historic Old Town. On race day, each entrant will receive free admission to the museum upon presentation of their race bib, as well as a participant finisher medal, an event t-shirt, and refreshments at the finish.

Participants in our casual run/walk events regularly join us in dino-themed gear, and we love to see your costumes, masks, shirts, and more! However, please wear your dino items with consideration for our desert heat and sun; your health and safety comes first.

Now Showing at the Verus Research DynaTheater

T.REX 3D

Blue Whales 3D

Animal Kingdom 3D

An Evening of Fashionable Fundraising

Fashion meets fossils at Cretaceous Couture, an unforgettable evening of style and creativity that supports vital educational programs and exhibits at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Presented by ExxonMobil and set against the stunning backdrop of the museum, this unique event showcases local models, with fashions from Dillard's Winrock, and hair & makeup by The Paul Mitchell School.

Don’t miss your chance to mingle with fellow fashion enthusiasts, enjoy delectable bites, and bid on exclusive items—all while helping to preserve the rich heritage of our natural history.

Proceeds from last year's Cretaceous Couture event helped the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation fund educational STEM/STEAM movies for over 22,000 visitors, present national exhibitions, and supported our STEAM Trek Virtual Field Trip program that served over 4,000 students across the state.

STEAM Trek Field Trips Launch Soon!

Registration for STEAM Trek virtual field trips for the 2024-2025 school year will be opening in September.

Start planning a trip for your class today. Trips include:

• a 40-minute exciting and educational film
• discussion questions and teacher prep notes
• an optional hands-on activity

Plus goodies and freebies including:

• a 10-minute virtual tour of the Museum
• a classroom experiment-in-a-box
• a Museum Logo gift for each child
• a FREE 4-person pass for each child to see a movie at the Verus Research DynaTheater with their family.

Watch for registration information coming soon at naturalhistoryfoundation.org/steam-trek

Presented by Sandia National Laboratories

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Foster the Future: Support our Summer Appeal

This summer the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation is seeking to expand our funding to enhance virtual learning programs and traveling exhibits that bring the wonders of the Museum directly to schools.

Your generous contribution can help us make these initiatives a reality, ensuring that every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to explore, learn, and be inspired by the natural world.

Settle In to September at NatureWorks

As parents, kids, and teachers all settle in to the school year in September, NatureWorks can offer a variety of fun and educational games, toys, and books to help kickstart learning.

Check out our great items for students of all ages, with topics ranging from natural science and space science, to biology and paleontology. Purchases are always tax-free, and Museum members also receive a 10% discount.

See it Before it Leaves: Nikon Small World

Each year, this traveling Nikon Small World exhibition showcases the winners of annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, which was established in 1974 to recognize excellence in photography through the microscope. This year, the exhibition features the top selections from the 49th annual Small World competition.

Nikon Small World is included with museum admission and will be on view through September 8.

Happening at the Museum

First Friday Fractals

Friday, September 6 and Friday, October 4

Showings at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.

$10 for adults, $8 for seniors (60+), $5 for kids 3-12 yrs.

Voices in Science: The New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse

Wednesday, September 11

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$8 for general public, $7 for museum members, $5 for students

Please preregister - seats are limited and registered attendees will get first choice.

International Observe the Moon Night

Saturday, September 14

at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center

Activities begin at 5:00 p.m.

Admission by donation, but parking registration is required.

The Lunar Eclipse That Almost Wasn't

Tuesday, September 17

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Admission by donation.

Relaxed Night

Thursday, September 26

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Admission by donation.

Spotlight on Voices in Science

The New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse: A Small Endangered Species with Big Implications for Conservation and Management

Lecture by Jason Malaney, Ph.D. NMMNHS Bioscience Curator

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

At the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

Special Exhibit Viewing: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Lecture: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Price: $8 for general public, $7 for museum members, $5 for students

During the last century, riparian habitats across the arid American Southwest have declined and species, such as the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse, face a series of threats. Improved understanding of this endangered mammal provides a foundation to develop and implement management strategies for other riparian species.

The Museum's new exhibit, Conserving America’s Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner, will be open to attendees from 5:30-6:30 before the lecture.

Pre-registration is encouraged for all Voices in Science Evening lectures.

Dr. Jason Malaney is the Curator of Biosciences at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Sciences. He is a native New Mexican with a deep passion for wild places; and uses museum specimens to better understand the ecology and evolution of wildlife across Western North America.

Mesmerica Showing at the Planetarium

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses.

Showing now at the Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science!

Tickets are only available online. Use this code for a 15% discount:

MESdcaMEMBERS

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