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What's the difference between a pink rock and a black one? How does a volcano explode? Will the many extinct volcanoes in our state ever erupt again? Are Mars red rocks like New Mexico red rocks? If you and your child love rocks, and are curious about volcanoes, come explore rocks and volcanoes of New Mexico and Mars together! Optional Sunday Rock Hunt at Sandia Mountain Center, date TBD.
Class 1 - All About Rocks
Class 2 - All About Volcanoes
Class 3 - New Mexico's Rocks and Volcanoes
Class 4 - Rocks and Volcanoes of the Planet Mars
Class times are:
Thursday afternoon, 1 p.m. -3 p.m.: November 5, November 19,
December 3, & December 17, 2015
This program is also offered:
Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. - Noon: November 5, November 19,
December 3, & December 17, 2015
Friday mornings, 10 a.m. - Noon: November 6, November 20, December
4, & December 18, 2015
Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. - Noon: November 7, November 21,
December 5, & December 19, 2015
Saturday afternoon, 1 p.m. -3 p.m: November 7, November 21,
December 5, & December 19, 2015
----Look for separate Brown Paper Ticket listings
Prehistoric Preschool is a Museum program for 3- to 5- year-olds and their adult companions to explore natural history topics in a supportive and fun atmosphere. All activities are child-centered, hands-on, and age appropriate. Classes include two hours of crafts, songs, games, puppet shows, investigating specimens from the Museum's collections, Museum visits, and a fun and healthy snack. Registration is pro-rated if you join after the first class starts, please contact for availability.
All class participants must be accompanied by an adult. No more than two children may be registered per adult companion and no more than two adult companions may accompany any one child. Permission for attendance by siblings younger than 3 is made on a case-by-case basis with Early Childhood Educator. Maximum class size is 12 children and their adult companions.
Scholarships are available. To apply go to http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/preschool.html and download the form containing the Scholarship application and instructions. For additional questions please do call 505 841-2882.
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science reserves the right to cancel any event that does not reach a minimum of 6 participants.
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LocationNew Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (View)
1801 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 3 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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