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“Arc of Peace” is located outside of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. (Robert Browman/Albuquerque Journal)
Museums house pieces of history for the public to enjoy.
Yet, outside many, there are still surprises to be found.
Take the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, for instance. Though it had been closed for the majority of the pandemic, there were always works of wonder to be seen around its campus.
State museums, historic sites reopen
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Adobe show where the original walls of the pueblo were located at Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo. (Greg Sorber/Journal)
After nearly a year of being closed to the public, the state’s museums and historic sites are reopened.
The process to reopen to the public began in February with a slow roll out by the state.
According to the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, the eight state museums and seven historic sites have been open since May 16.
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“We are excited to welcome visitors back to all of our vibrant institutions, which offer compelling exhibitions and other thought-provoking collections,” said DCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego, in a release. “Enriching people’s lives is at the heart of DCA’s mission, and the wonder of our state’s cultural heritage is greatly enhanced when experienced in our museums and our historic sites fir