Museum of Art

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

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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

A drawing of a man in the pose of "The Thinker" sitting on a box labeled "Brillo" beside an open can of Campbell's soup in front of a painting of Marilyn Monroe.

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.

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