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
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday, 10AM – 4:30PM
Saturday, 9AM – 4:30PM
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
Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography
September 6, 2024 – December 28, 2024
Clyde Butcher is an American photographer and conservationist whose photographic career spans 50 years. Inspired by sharing the beauty of natural places, Butcher spends time in remote, rugged territory, capturing the unique characteristics of each region.
His enticing photographs are an invitation to slow down and contemplate the beauty and fragility of the natural world. His use of large-format, black-and-white photography imbues each image with a sense of timelessness and depth that creates an emotional resonance with the viewer.
Butcher’s photographs champion environmental conservation by encouraging people to fall in love with and appreciate natural landscapes and, through that, to become conservation advocates.
“Lifeworks in Photography is not just about the visual narrative captured in each frame, but also a call to action – to follow your passions and find purpose and, in doing so, become a beacon of positive change in the world,” said Butcher.
There will be a presentation by Clyde Butcher via Zoom at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, along with other presentations and workshops during this exhibit.
“Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography” is organized by Window of the Eye Inc., and toured by Photographic Traveling Exhibitions of Los Angeles, Calif.
Upcoming Events
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Artventurous: Clyde Butcher
Artventurous: Clyde Butcher
Explore a current or recent museum topic through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
Embroidery Workshop with Lizbeth Sanchez Pineda
Embroidery Workshop with Lizbeth Sanchez Pineda
Join us for an evening workshop with guest artist Lizbeth Sanchez Pineda as we make an embroidered "La Llorona" or weeping woman. Ages: 13+ Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes, Space is Limited Location: Museum of Art
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Education Station: Shadow Boxes
Education Station: Shadow Boxes
Explore art as a family with a take-home art kit! Dive into art through projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other fun art topics while supplies last. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Art Front Desk
Artventurous: Clyde Butcher
Artventurous: Clyde Butcher
Explore a current or recent museum topic through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
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Reading Art Book Club: Agnes Martin
Reading Art Book Club: Agnes Martin
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 Location: Branigan Cultural Center and Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.
Quarterly Exhibits Community Forum
Quarterly Exhibits Community Forum
Museums impact the communities they are in and by creating an open dialogue with communities Museums can reflect the interests and cultures of those communities. If you have comments or opinions on what you would like to see in our museums join us as we reflect on the educational programs associated with exhibits from the last few months and have an open dialogue with our Education and Exhibits teams and...
Teen Takeover: Soapstone Keychains
Teen Takeover: Soapstone Keychains
Bring your teens to hang out at the Museum of Nature & Science and Museum of Art for our monthly Teen Takeover program. Explore the exhibits, make cool experiments with STEAM activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages: 13-17 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature and Science Classroom
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Artventurous: Clyde Butcher
Artventurous: Clyde Butcher
Explore a current or recent museum topic through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
Photograph Workshop
Photograph Workshop
Try a "camera less photography" activity as we explore the world of photograms using light and negative shadows. Supplies for this workshop are provided to those who register. Ages: 13+ Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes, Space is Limited. Location: Museum of Art
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Artventurous: Clyde Butcher
Artventurous: Clyde Butcher
Explore a current or recent museum topic through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
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Artist Trading Cards: Local Las Cruces
Artist Trading Cards: Local Las Cruces
Drop in to make artist trading cards, like Swiss artist M. Vänçi 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! Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium