The Museum of Art hosts changing contemporary art exhibits and offers programs for visitors of all ages. The Museum also runs an extensive art studio class program, which can be found below.
Contact Us
Physical Address:
491 N Main Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone: (575) 541-2137
TTY: 711
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday, 10AM – 4:30PM
Saturday, 9AM – 4:30PM
First Friday of the Month, 10AM – 7PM
Free Admission
Parking
Parking is at 500 N Water Street on the north end of Main Street Downtown, next to the Museum of Art.
Tour Information
To book a tour, please email Museum Education or call the tour coordinator at 575-528-3330. For more tour information go here.
Current Exhibit
Engaging Masters: Parody Art from the Collection of David Lyman and Christopher Alexander
February 7, 2025 – May 3, 2025
The Las Cruces Museum of Art is hosting “Engaging Masters: Parody Art” from the Collection of David Lyman and Chris Alexander. The collection features more than 80 works of art by 34 artists that parody historic masterworks and contemporary art.
At times humorous, other times contemplative, this engaging exhibit features over thirty contemporary artists who reinterpret the artwork or artistic styles of a wide range of master artists including Johannes Vermeer, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Keith Harring. Through paintings, prints and sculptures the artists convey their own unique expressions of well-known artworks. The exhibit offers viewers an informal introduction into the world of art history by presenting approachable art based on the classics.
David Lyman is a retired physician, avid gardener and life-long collector of art. Chris Alexander is a psychologist, watercolorist, art collector and lover of all things New Mexico. They enjoy living and hiking in sunny Las Cruces with their dog Carlos. In recent years, they have collected many pieces of art from contemporary artists who delve into the rich history of art to create often humorous and always thought-provoking takes on famous works.
Upcoming Events
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
Teen Science Cafe – Solar System Ambassadors
Teen Science Cafe – Solar System Ambassadors
Have dinner with a scientist and team up with STEM experts for monthly discussions, tours, and activities with our guest scientists. Now held regularly at the Frank O'Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Ave. Ages: 13-17 Fee: Free Registration required: No
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
Artist Talk with Ben Steele
Artist Talk with Ben Steele
Join us for a virtual artist talk with Ben Steele. Mr. Steele's art is featured in the Engaging Masters: Parody Art from the Collection of David Lyman and Christopher Alexander exhibition at the Museum of Art. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Zoom. For more information, email blee@lascruces.gov
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Artventurous
Artventurous
Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required. The topic for January is Museum Studies The topic for February is Las Cruces Museums The topic for March is Parody Art
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
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Education Station
Education Station
Explore art as a family with an art project kit! Dive into art through projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other fun art topics while supplies of kits last. All ages are welcome. Program is free. No registration is required. Topic for January 11th is World Sketch note Topic for February 8th is Parody Collage Topic for March 8th is Chalk Walk
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
Artventurous
Artventurous
Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required. The topic for January is Museum Studies The topic for February is Las Cruces Museums The topic for March is Parody Art
Chalk Walk
Chalk Walk
Stop by and watch art in progress in the museum courtyard between 9am-4:30pm. Free activities for all ages
Cosplay Workshop
Cosplay Workshop
Teens intro to Cosplay workshop. Ages: 11+ Fee: $5.00 Registration: Yes. Registration starts 1/21/25 to 3/1/25.
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
Spring Break at the Museums
Spring Break at the Museums
Self-guided activities at all four museums. March 11 - Museum of Nature and Science March 12 - Branigan Cultural Center March 13 - Railroad Museum March 14 - Museum of Art Free drop - in activities. 10am - noon.
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Spring Break at the Museums
Spring Break at the Museums
Self-guided activities at all four museums. March 11 - Museum of Nature and Science March 12 - Branigan Cultural Center March 13 - Railroad Museum March 14 - Museum of Art Free drop - in activities. 10am - noon.
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
Reading Art Book Club – Arts & Crafts Movement
Reading Art Book Club – Arts & Crafts Movement
Explore the connections between art and literature through reading and discussing new art-related books each month. Everyone is welcome and can join - even if you haven't read the books! Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration required: No Email blee@lascruces.gov for the Zoom link.
Teen Takeover
Teen Takeover
Bring your teens to hang out at the Museum of Nature and Science and Museum of Art for our monthly Teen Takeover program. Explore the exhibits, make cool experiments with S.T.E.A.M. activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages: 13-17 Fee: Free Registration required: No
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Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
Spring Break at the Museums
Spring Break at the Museums
Self-guided activities at all four museums. March 11 - Museum of Nature and Science March 12 - Branigan Cultural Center March 13 - Railroad Museum March 14 - Museum of Art Free drop - in activities. 10am - noon.
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Spring Break at the Museums
Spring Break at the Museums
Self-guided activities at all four museums. March 11 - Museum of Nature and Science March 12 - Branigan Cultural Center March 13 - Railroad Museum March 14 - Museum of Art Free drop - in activities. 10am - noon.
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
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Artventurous
Artventurous
Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required. The topic for January is Museum Studies The topic for February is Las Cruces Museums The topic for March is Parody Art
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Spring Studio Programs – Registration Dates
Register in-person or online from February 4, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for Studio Programs offered. Materials Exploration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Metal/Jewelry making, Watercolors, Ceramics, hand building and sculpture, and Printmaking, among others are offered for adults. Children's programs include Clay, Mixed Media, and Drawing and Painting. Teen programs are offered also. An example is a Cosplay Workshop. Friday night paint Parties are also offered. Cost varies per class.
Exhibit Discussion with David Lyman
Exhibit Discussion with David Lyman
Join us for a gallery walkthrough with art collector David Lyman for the Engaging Masters: Parody Art from the Collection of David Lyman and Christopher Alexander exhibition at the Museum of Art. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration required: No Location: Museum of Art
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Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums
Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums
Walk around the Main Street Museums with an adult beverage in hand! Join us for a special evening at our Main Street Museums where you can explore the exhibits after dark among other adults while enjoying some wine, beer, and cocktails from Dry Point Distillers, along with other light refreshments while staying within the Main Street Museums spaces. No further entry after 8:15pm. Ages: 21+ Valid Government Issued ID Required...
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Parody Art Workshop
Parody Art Workshop
A parody is defined as an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. Have a laugh with us while we create our own interpretations of famous works of art. Ages: 13 - adult Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes, Space is limited, For more information, email blee@lascruces.gov
Artventurous
Artventurous
Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required. The topic for January is Museum Studies The topic for February is Las Cruces Museums The topic for March is Parody Art
Parody Art Workshop
Parody Art Workshop
A parody is defined as an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. Have a laugh with us while we create our own interpretations of famous works of art. Ages: 13-adult Fee: Free Registration required: Yes, Space is limited Location: Museum of Art Studio, contact blee@lascruces.gov for more information.
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Teen Science Cafe – Forensic Science
Teen Science Cafe – Forensic Science
Have dinner with a scientist and team up with STEM experts for monthly discussions, tours, and activities with our guest scientists. Now held regularly at the Frank O'Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Ave. Ages: 13-17 Fee: Free Registration required: No
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Artist Trading Cards
Artist Trading Cards
Drop in to make artist trading cards, like Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann, who started this collaborative art project in 1997. World-wide now people make unique pocket-sized works of art that you can collect and trade with other artists! All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required. Theme for January 25th is Shotaro Ishinomori Theme for March 29th is Parody Art
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