The Museum of Art Gallery is currently closed for installation of a new exhibit. The building remains open for classes with Studio Programs.
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.
Upcoming Exhibit
Blue Corvette by Cheryl Kelley 2016©
LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting
May 23, 2025 – August 16, 2025
LUSTER showcases more than 55 paintings by nearly 15 of today’s leading realist and hyperrealist artists who specialize in paintings of vintage classics, up to contemporary automobiles and motorcycles. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, cars and motorcycles have been ubiquitous not only on the nation’s streets and highways, but also in music, film, and other visual art forms. With the emergence of photorealism in the 1960s, motor vehicles assumed a special place of distinction as subject matter in the iconography of American art that still prevails today.
Exhibiting artists include: A.D. Cook, Randy Ford, Allan Gorman, Marc G. Jones, Cheryl Kelley, Richard Lewis, Lory Lockwood, Robert Petillo, Kris Preslan, Joseph Santos, Ken Scaglia, John E. Schaeffer, Guenevere “Moto Painter” Schwien, and Harold Zabady. Their work exemplifies the very best in contemporary automotive art, building on the legacy of the first wave of photorealists of the ‘60’s and ‘70’s.
LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting is a traveling exhibit. Learn more about it here: http://davidjwagnerllc.com/Luster_Exhibition.html
LUSTER Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C. David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Curator/Tour Director
Upcoming Events
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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 [email protected]
1 event,
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
1 event,
Parody Art Workshop
1 event,
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
4 events,
Education Station –Slow Art Day
Education Station –Slow Art Day
Get some art to go with a take home activity kit! Kits are available while supplies last. All ages are welcome No registration is required The program is free
Education Station — Hokusai
Education Station — Hokusai
Get some art to go with a take home activity kit! Kits are available while supplies last. All ages are welcome No registration is required The program is free
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
1 event,
Parody Art Workshop
1 event,
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
5 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
Reading Art Book Club –Sol LeWitt
Reading Art Book Club –Sol LeWitt
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+ This program is free Registration is not required. Contact Bryan at [email protected] for the Zoom link if you prefer to Zoom.
Teen Takeover –Paint a 3-D Print
Teen Takeover –Paint a 3-D Print
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 STEAM activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages 13-17 This program is free Registration is not required
Quarterly Exhibits Community Forum
Quarterly Exhibits Community Forum
By creating an open dialogue with their communities, museums can reflect the interests and cultures of those communities. For this forum, we will talk with groups and individuals who have partnered with our museums to curate exhibits or create artwork. Ages 18+ This program is free Registration is not required.
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
1 event,
Parody Art Workshop
1 event,
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
1 event,
Parody Art Workshop
1 event,
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
2 events,
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
4 events,
Artventurous — Cars & Motorcycles
Artventurous — Cars & Motorcycles
Dive into art with activities inspired by artists, museum exhibitions, or other fun art topics. This is a drop-in program, and supplies will be provided for this monthly program. All ages are welcome No registration is required The program is free
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
Spring 2025 Studio Programs
The Las Cruces Museum of Art's Studio Programs offer a variety of engaging art classes for all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in painting, ceramics, printmaking, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Studio Programs provide the perfect opportunity to explore creativity in a welcoming environment. This summer, kids and Teens classes will be offered as 4-day sessions, running Tuesday through Friday throughout June. No classes...
Moonlight
Moonlight
Adult Night at the Museums Join us for a special Saturday Moonlight: Automobiles and Agave Wine, Beer, or cocktails from Dry Point Distillers. Food from Abuelos Casita Food Truck. This program will be in coordination with two exhibits, LUSTER at the Museum of Art, and Aliento a Tequila at the Branigan Cultural Center. This Moonlight program evening will feature lowriders and detailed car painting in a small car show in...
