Step up as a Volunteer

Becoming a museum volunteer is a great way to join a group of like-minded people who just can't get enough of New Mexico history.

The New Mexico History Museum offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities including:

• Serving as a docent on tours of the museum and major exhibitions.
• Assisting with care and management of museum collections.
• Helping out in specialty departments including the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives, the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library, and the Palace Press.
• Greeting visitors and guests at special events.
• Preparing educational programs and working with school groups.
• Helping out with administration and support services.
• Filming and photographing live events and working on AV, multimedia, and web projects.

Some volunteer assignments require special training which will be provided by the museum.

To become a NM History Museum volunteer please fill out an application here.

Docent Training

Join the New Mexico History Museum's docent training program and become part of a dynamic team sharing the many stories of our state's past. From September 9 - November 20, 2025, participants will train on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm to develop inclusive, engaging interpretation skills rooted in the museum's Framework for the Future. Help visitors connect history to the present while building your own knowledge and confidence as a public-facing educator.

To find out more, please contact our education department via NMHM.Education@dca.nm.gov

Access the Volunteer Information Center

Log in to our volunteer database to update your information, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and update your hours.