The Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque, New Mexico is more appealing to kids than to adults. Why? This is a typical small-size natural history museum with gems, animal bones, and dinosaur replicas, but few displays looked a little dated, some were broken or down for repair. Also, there was not enough fossil exhibits, although New Mexico is known for archeological digs.

If you have visited large Museums of Natural History in other big cities, don’t visit this place unless you have kids with you. Fortunately, this place is very kid-friendly and there are a number of interactive displays for the young.

If you go with kids, spare at least 2 to 3 hours to see and enjoy everything.

One advice, start at the top level then move down the ramps to follow the space history displays — from the Big Bang to the present New Mexico.

Find this billboard.

… and you know you are there.
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The welcoming dino.

I admit, the entrance to the building is captivating. Meet Alberta, the meat-eating Albertosaurus. It is slightly smaller and more slender than its more famous cousin, Tyrannosaurus rex.

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More dinos at the lower level.

There’s the horned dinosaur whose fossils were first discovered in the badlands of northwest New Mexico.

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Look down.

A view from the topmost level.
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These are few of the rock collections.

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When life begins.

There is a section about the beginning of life on earth.
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A Natural History and Science is not complete without the dinosaur bones.

The museum has the gaping maw of the second largest T-rex ever found.
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Few of the space exploration machines.

This is a replica of the Mar’s Rover.
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The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Address: 1801 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone Number: 505-841-2800

Museum Admission Fees

Adults (13-59) $7.00
Seniors (60+) $6.00
Children (3-12) $4.00

The Museum is free to New Mexico residents (with ID) on the first Sunday of every month. (Note: The Museum will be closed January 1st, due to the New Year’s Day holiday.) Admission to the Museum is free to all Veterans (with ID) on Veterans Day, November 11th.

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