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Students use the Historical Timeline Worksheet to learn about New Mexico History

Students use the Historical Timeline Worksheet to learn about New Mexico History

Welcome Learners!

The New Mexico History Museum’s Educational Team develops dynamic educational resources for teachers and students of all ages across New Mexico. We strive to offer a welcoming place for exploration of multifaceted views on New Mexico history, dialogue that bridges social and cultural divides, and reflection on the conditions needed for a more resilient, just, and sustainable future.

Whether you visit us in person or use our materials in the classroom, we provide New Mexico State Standards aligned educational materials and engaging experiential learning opportunities!

Students studying the Home on the Range exhibition. Photo Credit: NMHM/DCA Nancy Morris-Judd photographer

School Field Trips

The museum welcomes student groups of all ages free of charge with advance notice. This includes public, private, home-schools, preschools through universities, youth clubs, camps, and similar organizations.

kids at headstart puppet theater

Hochberg Early Childhood Education Academy

The Hochberg Early Learning Academy offers museum visits and educational programs to pre-kindergarteners and HeadStart classes including their families.

Dirt road with directional signs to Acoma, Laguna, and McCartys, beside a wooden shed and rock formations.

NM History in a Nutshell

The NM History summaries give age-specific overviews of each historical period that students can refer to when filling out the New Mexico Historical Timeline Worksheets.

view of timeline of palace

NM Historical Timeline Worksheet

The NM History Worksheets are a versatile tool for students of any age to use in the museum or in the classroom.

Students preparing to tour the museum.

Educational Resources

The museum offers a variety of additional resources for pre-K through grade 12 teachers and students across the state.

Exhibitions

Discover past, present, future, and virtual exhibitions at the New Mexico History Museum.

Programs

See what's coming up, book a tour, or discover our living history programs.

Collections & Research

Explore collection highlights, historic photographs, and a library of New Mexico research resources.

Education

Lesson plans, field trips, and resources for exploring New Mexico history at every age.

About

Discover the stories, art, and heritage that define New Mexico.