New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
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Love this so do the kids. Have all boys, ranging from 4 to 14. They all enjoy it. Have been 3 times and have not seen it all yet.
Reviewed by: Holly from on Nov 27 2009
i thought it was a fun experience for everyone. it was definitly worth the time. i also liked it because it showed you through time starting with the big bang and ending with the ice age. the dinosaurs had too be the coolest.
Reviewed by: NyssaR from on Jun 27 2008
Great static displays and dioramas. Imax was exciting (Nile Movie) and the Planatarium is always interesting. Snack bar on the Veranda was convenient between exibits. Friendly staff and volunteers.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 27 2007
I've been to this, the newest Natural History Museum in the U.S., several times over the past few years. Check out the new "T-Rex Exhibit, and enjoy a walk through a living volcano, and ride aboard the incredible "evoulator," an elevator special effects machine that take you back through time. The I-max always has something interesting on it's "Big Screen!" For many, it is also a first opportunity to experience our universe via a Planetarium. Very educational. As for the negative comment that someone visited, and found a "The Sun is A Star" a bit simplistic...please remember that thousands of school kids are bused into the Natural History Museum each year from across New Mexico, and they have to provide appropriate levels of educational presentations. This is a most enjoyable attraction for "kids" of all ages. Especially if it's their first Natural History Museum. We're not Chicago or New York City afterall. :-) Thank God!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 27 2007
Even my three year old twins had a great time. There is a nice hands on learning room that they totally got a kick out of. They still talk about "Crunch," the turtle that was out for his daily exercise.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 04 2006
A fantastic experience, something for everybody. My second time to visit in 15 years and this time with children in tow. As always the kids each drifted to the area that interested them most and found enough to keep them busy. The mineral display, while small and tucked away, had some wonderful specimens. The extinction of the dinosaurs room was working this time through and the display helps to round out understanding why they died (but not mentioning the Dakkar Volcanics of India also found directly at the KT boundary, most curious).
Reviewed by: KE5EXI from on Jan 02 2006
My husband and I took our two boys (10 + 8). They both enjoyed it. It is a very well done and great location. Old town, Art museum, Atomic Museum are all within walking distance.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 06 2005
This place needed more attractions! When I went, they had stuff like "The sun is a star." It was horrid!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 20 2005
If you have the opportunity this is well worth anyone's time. There is something for all ages. It is well thought out. Large. Much larger than it appears from outside because of the creative use of space. The planetarium is GREAT. Buy a ticket and prepare yourself for an outstanding show. The employees are courteous. The facility is clean, well cared for.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 26 2005
Or kids loved it!! It was very educational in a fun way.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 14 2005
Prehistoric and Futuristic
Back to New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
Love this so do the kids. Have all boys, ranging from 4 to 14. They all enjoy it. Have been 3 times and have not seen it all yet.
Reviewed by: Holly from on Nov 27 2009
i thought it was a fun experience for everyone. it was definitly worth the time. i also liked it because it showed you through time starting with the big bang and ending with the ice age. the dinosaurs had too be the coolest.
Reviewed by: NyssaR from on Jun 27 2008
Great static displays and dioramas. Imax was exciting (Nile Movie) and the Planatarium is always interesting. Snack bar on the Veranda was convenient between exibits. Friendly staff and volunteers.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 27 2007
I've been to this, the newest Natural History Museum in the U.S., several times over the past few years. Check out the new "T-Rex Exhibit, and enjoy a walk through a living volcano, and ride aboard the incredible "evoulator," an elevator special effects machine that take you back through time. The I-max always has something interesting on it's "Big Screen!" For many, it is also a first opportunity to experience our universe via a Planetarium. Very educational. As for the negative comment that someone visited, and found a "The Sun is A Star" a bit simplistic...please remember that thousands of school kids are bused into the Natural History Museum each year from across New Mexico, and they have to provide appropriate levels of educational presentations. This is a most enjoyable attraction for "kids" of all ages. Especially if it's their first Natural History Museum. We're not Chicago or New York City afterall. :-) Thank God!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 27 2007
Even my three year old twins had a great time. There is a nice hands on learning room that they totally got a kick out of. They still talk about "Crunch," the turtle that was out for his daily exercise.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 04 2006
A fantastic experience, something for everybody. My second time to visit in 15 years and this time with children in tow. As always the kids each drifted to the area that interested them most and found enough to keep them busy. The mineral display, while small and tucked away, had some wonderful specimens. The extinction of the dinosaurs room was working this time through and the display helps to round out understanding why they died (but not mentioning the Dakkar Volcanics of India also found directly at the KT boundary, most curious).
Reviewed by: KE5EXI from on Jan 02 2006
My husband and I took our two boys (10 + 8). They both enjoyed it. It is a very well done and great location. Old town, Art museum, Atomic Museum are all within walking distance.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 06 2005
This place needed more attractions! When I went, they had stuff like "The sun is a star." It was horrid!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 20 2005
If you have the opportunity this is well worth anyone's time. There is something for all ages. It is well thought out. Large. Much larger than it appears from outside because of the creative use of space. The planetarium is GREAT. Buy a ticket and prepare yourself for an outstanding show. The employees are courteous. The facility is clean, well cared for.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 26 2005
Or kids loved it!! It was very educational in a fun way.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 14 2005
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