ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Since August 2025, Albuquerque has been missing a well-loved attraction, closed for renovation. However, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science has officially announced a date to reopen to the public: April 4.
On the museum’s website homepage, a bright and cheery message greets visitors: “We’ve evolved!” it says and announces that the museum will officially reopen this spring, on Saturday, April 4.
Those who have missed one of Albuquerque’s most friendly and affordable attractions will be excited to know that there is a full schedule for the grand re-opening weekend.
According to the website, starting at 10 a.m. on opening day, the museum will be hosting a block party and ribbon cutting ceremony. Additionally, regular museum admission will also cover Planetarium and DynaTheatre shows throughout the weekend.
Those looking forward to the re-opening of the beloved museum now have a weekend date to look forward to! Further updates can be found on the website, New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.
Check back for updates after the opening! Brant.one will be reporting on the event.
The Museum is now Open to Visitors!
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science had a successful grand re-opening last Saturday, April 4th.
At 10 a.m., a small crowd surrounded the entrance of the museum, where museum officials and dinosaur mascots stood to greet them.
The re-opening ceremony included students from Albuquerque High School’s jazz band, as well as a lively performance from the Van Hahn Lion Dance Team, a local non-profit performing group.
“We’re super excited,” Linda, the team coordinator said. “The museum has been a big part of our childhood… so just being able to be a part of this is absolutely amazing.”
As for the museum itself, visitors have many new additions to be excited about.
The new renovations have expanded the gift shop, as well as adding new skylights to the building.
“We have a new traveling exhibit called Animal Armor that will be here until November,” said Sarah Bush, CEO of the New Mexico Natural History Foundation. She also highlighted the museum’s naturalist center, which has live animals from across New Mexico.
“One of the fan favorites is Snaplet, she’s a snapping turtle,” Bush said. “She got a new cage during the renovation, so she has a lot more area in which to swim and explore.”
The museum is now open and back to its regular schedule: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Tuesday.
