• Historic inscriptions carved in the bluff at El Morro.

    El Morro

    National Monument New Mexico

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For Teachers

Visiting El Morro can be fun and educational!
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Thank you for choosing to visit El Morro National Monument. A combination of hundreds of years of human history and millions of years of natural wonders can make this a truly educational experience for you and your students.

Obtain a Fee Waiver
If your visit is educational in nature, your school group may qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver. more . . .

Plan a Field Trip
By planning ahead and being prepared for what to expect when you’re here, a school visit can be enjoyable as well as educational for all. more . . .

Did You Know?

Image of Governor Onate's inscription carved in 1605

The first inscription carved at El Morro was that of Governor Don Juan de Onate in 1605, 15 years before the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.