Field Trips
There is no charge for educational groups attending the museum with their instructor and/or adult chaperones (1 chaperone for 10 students is recommended). Classes of all sizes and age groups are encouraged to tour the museum with or without a docent; parents chaperones and adult helpers are also admitted FREE!
To arrange a field trip, contact the tours office by phone at 505 476-1140; or call Aurelia Gomez, Director of Education at 505. 476.1211.



In the warm weather months, classes enjoy eating sack lunches outdoors on Milner Plaza. Groups and individuals are encouraged to recycle PLASTIC BOTTLES and ALUMINUM CANS - remove all liquids and lids and place in recycle containers on the plaza! Thank you!




Folk Art To Go!
The Folk Art to Go! program consists of a pre-museum visit packet, a 45 minute pre-museum visit by Outreach Educator includes an introduction to the Museum, hands-on objects, games and songs. At the museum, a 60 minute exhibition tour and 90 minute hands on art project, designed for two classes, a maximum of 50 students. The program begins in October and ends in May, Tuesday through Thursdays; Fridays reserved for small groups & special needs groups.

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Contact Outreach Educator Patricia Sigala
phone 476-1212,
or send e-mail to patricia.sigala@state.nm.us.
Folk Art to Go! is available on a first -come, first-serve basis.



Events & tips for visiting with children»




Teacher In-service Training
Gallery tours with museum curator, hands-on activities and curricular links to NM standards and benchmarks. For more information,
contact Aurelia Gomez, Director of Education (505) 476-1211,
send e-mail to aurelia.gomez@state.nm.us  

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