Natural History Museum

1500 South Avenue K
Portales, NM 88130

575.562.2753

The Natural History Museum is affiliated with the Department of Biology at Eastern New Mexico University. The purpose of the museum is to promote understanding of the diversity of life, emphasizing the natural heritage of eastern New Mexico and the greater Southwest.

Thousands of visitors each year enjoy the educational displays and programs offered by the museum. Of particular interest to visitors are the live native plants and animals on display.

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