NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science’s (NMMNHS) Family Days are returning this fall on the second Saturday of each month, with help from their neighbors at the Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd. NW)!

During the museum’s renovation project, NMMNHS monthly family days are shifting to the Albuquerque Museum. From 12–3 p.m., starting Saturday, Oct. 11, join educators from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and explore how science meets art through activities designed for creativity, curiosity and discovery.

The theme of October’s Family Day is ‘Spooky Science,’ featuring skulls, spiders, and bats, oh my! Learn all about the science behind these icons of Halloween. Upcoming 2025 Family Days will focus on how turkeys descended from dinosaurs and the science that lights up our farolitos and luminarias.

These events are included with admission to the Albuquerque Museum ($5 for New Mexico residents, with discounts available for youth, seniors, and kids). Thanks to complementary memberships during the renovation, NMMNHS Members can attend free of charge!

It’s a chance to enjoy all-ages, onsite scientific programming during the renovation project while exploring another beautiful museum in Old Town Albuquerque.