About the STARTUP Gallery
STARTUP is the first museum exhibition dedicated to the microcomputer - the little machine that revolutionized the way we live, work and play. The gallery features one-of-a-kind artifacts, video and interactive displays, including “Rise of the Machines” - an immersive multimedia theatre experience.
Opening Week Events

Thursday, November 16, 2006
Private Donor Reception (Invitation only)
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.


Location: view map
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque

Invited guests will join Museum Executive Director Dr. Adrian Hunt and Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen for special remarks along with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a gallery tour.

For information, please contact Matt Hansink at (505) 841-2887 or Matt@NaturalHistoryFoundation.org.

Valet parking will be available at the Museum for this event.

Thursday, November 16, 2006
Gala Celebration
Tickets: $250.00 per person or $3,000 for a reserved table for 10 guests.

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.


Join Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen for the exclusive opening gala celebration.

Location: view map
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque

Cocktails, dinner, live music and a gallery tour will be provided for your pleasure, along with remarks by Paul G. Allen and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Executive Director, Dr. Adrian Hunt.

Black tie optional.

To learn more, or to purchase tickets, please contact Brooke Palmer at (505) 841-2859 or Brooke@NaturalHistoryFoundation.org.

Valet parking will be available at the Museum.

Please note that space is limited.

Friday, November 17, 2006
Community Luncheon (Invitation only)
10:45 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Luncheon, Program and Exhibit Tours


An invitation only community luncheon featuring an exciting preview of STARTUP: Albuquerque and the Personal Computer Revolution, a new gallery commemorating the innovators and technology that changed our world… and their origins in our own back yard.

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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque

For information about the Community Luncheon, please contact Glenn Hebert at (505) 841-2815 or Glenn@NaturalHistoryFoundation.org.

Friday, November 17, 2006
Private Member Preview for Patron level and above Museum Members
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.


Join the Musuem at the $100 level and come celebrate with us at this event! To join by phone with a credit card, call (505) 841-2851.

Patron level Members and up to three guests are cordially invited to a preview of STARTUP: Albuquerque and the Personal Computer Revolution, a new gallery commemorating the innovators and technology that changed our world… and their origins in our own back yard.

Location: view map
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque

No-host bar and appetizers will be provided for your pleasure.

For information about the Private Member Preview, please contact Jodie Anderson at (505) 841-2896 or Jodie@NaturalHistoryFoundation.org.
This event is most appropriate for children over 10 years of age.

Space is limited for this event.

Saturday, November 18, 2006
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Public Opening Day
Normal Museum admission applies.

Open to the public 11.18.06

STARTUP: ALBUQUERQUE and the Personal Computer Revolution was conceived and generously funded by Paul G. Allen and Jo Allen Patton. Additional support for the gallery was provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Microsoft, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation. Opening events and programs were funded by presenting sponsor Intel and sponsor Bank of America.