Experts' Choice Award New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
What the experts agree on
Dinosaur lovers flock here for impressive life-size Jurassic replicas and rare fossils, while the expansive exhibits span 12 billion years from the universe's formation to today—a modern museum that captivates kids and adults alike.
“This popular museum showcases a permanent exhibit of all things dinosaurs including rare finds and Jurassic era life-size replicas.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "A trip through this museum will take you through 12 billion years of natural history, from the formation of the universe to the present day." Full review
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Be sure to check out the museum's Planetarium.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Dinosaur-mad kids are certain to love this huge modern museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Four blocks north and east of the Old Town plaza, this lively museum offers a ramble through geologic time, from the formation of the universe to modern times." Full review
National Geographic "My city's best museum is the New Mexico Museum of Natural History because it reflects the great climatological changes that have taken place in the state over millions of years and..."
National Geographic "Don't miss Old Town's Albuquerque Museum, New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, and ¡Explora! children's museum."
Lonely Planet "The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is a spirited museum over two floors with eight galleries that detail millions of years of history, from volcanoes to dinosaurs to..."
Lonely Planet "Museums such as Explora and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science are great places to beat the heat, as are the ABQ BioPark zoo and aquarium"
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Lonely Planet "For a dose of local history, check out towering dinosaur skeletons at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science"
