National Cave and Karst Research Institute

Carlsbad, New Mexico | Conduct, support, facilitate, and promote programs in cave and karst research, education, environmental management, and data acquisition and sharing.

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Cave Discovery Zone

NCKRI is developing the Cave Exploratorium, a cave-focused science center offering fun ways to learn about caves and karst.

Current Exhibits

No exhibits are currently on display due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this page for announcements as new exhibits are planned as it becomes safe for NCKRI Headquarters to reopen fully.