New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science closes for seven-month renovation

Guests watch as Bisti Beast comes alive during the closing celebration at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on Sunday.

Ripley Ezzard, 5, puts her drawing in the museum's time capsule during the closing celebration at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on Sunday. The museum will be closed for seven months for a renovation.

Xavier Aragon, 8, draws a picture for the museum's time capsule during the closing celebration at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on Sunday.

Tobias Foster, 2, looks though the bug viewer during the closing celebration at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on Sunday.

Connor James, 2, plays with the lava projection on the floor at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on Sunday.

Xavier Aragon, 8, draws a picture for the museum's time capsule during the closing celebration at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on Sunday.

Wendy Enriquez and her son Jeremiah Enriquez, 5, use the acanthoceras computer during the closing celebration at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on Sunday.

Published August 3, 2025 - 6:47 p.m. Modified August 3, 2025 - 9:37 p.m.

New Mexico’s window into the past is getting a facelift for the future.

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science celebrated its last day open Sunday before a seven-month renovation. The museum gave free admission to all guests, including free planetarium and DynaTheater shows. During the event, guests were able to add small drawings and notes into the museum’s time capsule, which is planned to be buried during the museum’s renovation period.

Next spring, guests can expect to see a redesigned entrance, box office and gift shop, improved exhibition spaces and other improvements.

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