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
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.
MUSEUM OF ART GALLERY CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
Upcoming Exhibit
Engaging the Masters: Parody Art from the Collection of David Lyman and Christopher Alexander
February 7 – May 3, 2025
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 a unusual approach into the world of art history by presenting approachable art that is based on the classics.
Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
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
Stars at the Station
Stars at the Station
Come explore the night sky with the Museum of Nature and Science at the Railroad Museum. There will be telescopes, small crafts, and tons of fun exploring the night sky! All ages are welcome. The program is free. No registration is required.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Reading Art Book Club – AI Art
Reading Art Book Club – AI Art
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 [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Teen Takeover – Clay Face Vases
Teen Takeover – Clay Face Vases
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
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
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
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
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
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
UV Resin Dioramas
UV Resin Dioramas
The Museum of Art is hosting a combination UV resin and diorama workshop for teens and adults! Ages: 13+ Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes, Space is Limited
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
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
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Teen Science Cafe – Botany
Teen Science Cafe – Botany
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
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
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
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
