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Paleoart in the Museum’s Hall of Ancient Life By Alaina Wiwi
Science Spotlight – A Morning Café-Style Program
A presentation followed by discussion. Includes coffee, tea, light refreshments, and Museum admission. Limited to 25 people.
Paleoart in the Museum’s Hall of Ancient Life
By Alaina Wiwi
Set and Exhibit Designer
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
10am to noon
• Paleoart helps bring science to life. It is an important part of the Museum visitors’ experience in visualizing New Mexico in the past.
•Join us for a detailed look at the artwork in the Ancient Life hall, and
the process behind paleoart, from research and concept to finished artwork.
The early seas, plants, and animals of the Paleozoic Era. Artwork by Alaina Wiwi
Alaina Wiwi is currently an exhibit designer with the museum. She started her paleoart journey as a Junior Docent volunteer in 2009 and continued to volunteer through college. She mentored under Matt Celeskey (Head of NMMNHS Exhibits Dept) while she was in high school. After attaining her Studio Art degree from UNM, she now works to make vibrant reconstructions of extinct animals and plants, and bring them to life for all of our visitors!
$8 general public, $7 Museum members, $5 for students. Preregistration is encouraged. Visit www.nmnaturalhistory.org for tickets and more details.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3123366-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3123366-2
