Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC) is an environmental education center in New Mexico, owned by Albuquerque Public Schools and jointly operated with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.
The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC) is situated on 128 acres of mixed conifer forest in the mountains east of Albuquerque. Area students have been engaged in outdoor science programming at the center since 1967.
Offerings include the Ecology Field Program for 5th-grade classes on-site, outreach programs statewide, classroom programs, public events, teacher workshops, curriculum, lessons and activities.
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Access to the SMNHC
The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center is APS property. Access is limited to schools and other scheduled groups except on special public days.
The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center is jointly run by the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Science and Albuquerque Public Schools.
Contact Information
Main Phone:
(505) 281-5259
Mailing Address:
New Mexico Museum of
Natural History & Science
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Physical Address: