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Teen Science Café: Life and Animal Science

Have dinner with a scientist and team up with STEM experts for monthly discussions, tours, and activities with our guest scientists. Now at Frank O'Brien Papen Center. No registration and no fee! Ages: 13-17.

Forestry with Phil: Rock and Mineral ID

Explore the amazing world of our states amazing forests featuring hands-on activities with Phil Yost. Visit the station in the atrium and discover something new about our forests each month. All ages welcome.

Animal Feedings: Turtles

What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center it's no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts. Now let's eat! No registration is required. All ages are welcome.

Summer Wednesday Evening: Railroad

Come enjoy the Downtown Museums in the evening this summer. We will be open late on the dates listed. There will be a hands-on activity available in one of the museums each night. All ages are welcome.

Pre-K–Registration — Planeteers: Sound

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Registration is required for this session.

Pre-K-Planeteers: Sound

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required.

Saturday Science–Microscopes in the Museum: Snake slides

Drop in and stay for a little or stay for a while to explore a new science topic each month. These hands-on activities and experiments are fun for the whole family. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 6-10.

Animal Feedings: Snakes

What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center it's no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts. Now let's eat! No registration is required. All ages are welcome.

Neurodivergent STEAM — Moon Phases

Join us as we explore exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics geared toward children with IDD (intellectual and development disabilities), 0presented in partnership with NMSU Autism Diagnostic Center. Nourish your child's curiosity through hands-on activities that are meant to increase your child's involvement in the sciences. Adult caregiver participation is a must! Ages 6-10.

Teen Takeover: Paper Mache

Bring your teens to hang out at the Museum of Nature and Science and Museum of Art for our monthly Teen Takeover program. Explore the exhibits, make cool experiments with S.T.E.A.M. activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages: 13-17.

Pre-K–Registration — Planeteers: Sound

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Registration is required for this session.

Pre-K-Planeteers: Sound

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required.