Earth Day on Saturday, April 19, is being run by Keep Las Cruces Beautiful. For more information, contact Breanna Yazzie at (575) 528-4506. Thank you!
Attention: The Las Cruces Museums will be closing at noon on Wednesday, April 30 for staff training. We will reopen on Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding!
This museum is about looking and understanding – looking up to the stars, looking out to the desert, and looking down to see ancient fossils. There are three primary permanent exhibits:
- Desert Life
- Light and Space
- Permian Trackways
All of the permanent exhibit text and labels are presented in both English and Spanish.
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) 541-2321. For more tour information go here.
Contact Us
Physical Address:
411 N Main Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
Phone: (575) 522-3120
TTY: 711
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday, 10AM – 4:30PM
Saturday, 9AM – 4:30PM
First Friday of the Month, 10AM – 7PM
Upcoming Events
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Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Nurture your little ones love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Every Thursday Ages: 2-5 No registration required.
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Stars at the Station –CANCELLED
Stars at the Station –CANCELLED
Come explore the night sky with the Museum of Nature & Science at the Railroad Museum. Telescopes will be available for viewing and anyone with their own telescope is encouraged to bring it along to learn how to set it up and use it. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. The program is free.
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Fossils! — The History of Horses
Fossils! — The History of Horses
Explore the 3.5-billion-year odyssey of life with a geologist and real fossil specimens. Visit the station in the gallery and discover something new in the fossil record each month. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. The program is free.
Animal Feedings: Turtles
Animal Feedings: Turtles
What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center it's no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts.
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Neurodivergent STEAM
Neurodivergent STEAM
Join us as we explore exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics geared toward children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This quarter features a new theme, the Exoplanet Travel Bureau where students explore distant worlds, reflect on their journeys, and create space tourism posters. Ages 6-10 This program is free. Registration is not required.
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Teen Takeover –Tinker Time
Teen Takeover –Tinker Time
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
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Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Nurture your little ones love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Every Thursday Ages: 2-5 No registration required.
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Nurture your little ones love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Every Thursday Ages: 2-5 No registration required.
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Nature Kids: Biomes
Nature your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday. Adult caregiver participation is required. little one's love of science! Ages 2-5 This program is free Registration is not required.
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Animal Feedings: Snakes
Animal Feedings: Snakes
What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center it's no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts. All ages are welcome No registration is required The program is free.
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Science Las Cruces
Science Las Cruces
Explore cutting-edge research and innovations from scientists right here in Southern New Mexico! Each talk is recorded and uploaded online, via Facebook, with an in-person screening that includes hands-on-activities for a deeper dive into the topic. Ages 18+ This program is free. Registration is not required.
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Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Nurture your little ones love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Every Thursday Ages: 2-5 No registration required.
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Nurture your little ones love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Every Thursday Ages: 2-5 No registration required.
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Nature Kids: Biomes
Nature your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday. Adult caregiver participation is required. little one's love of science! Ages 2-5 This program is free Registration is not required.
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Teen Science Las Cruces
Teen Science Las Cruces
Not sure what career path excites you? Teen Science Las Cruces puts you in the driver's seat! Each month teens pick the next field to explore from engineering, medicine, space, science, environmental research, and more - then meet the experts making it happen right here in Las Cruces! Ages 13-17 This program is free Registration is not required
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Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Nurture your little ones love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Every Thursday Ages: 2-5 No registration required.
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Biomes
Nurture your little ones love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Every Thursday Ages: 2-5 No registration required.
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Nature Kids: Biomes
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Nature Kids: Biomes
Nature your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday. Adult caregiver participation is required. little one's love of science! Ages 2-5 This program is free Registration is not required.
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Science Unleashed! —Tinker Time
Science Unleashed! —Tinker Time
Science Unleashed! is a monthly drop-in program where STEM comes to life through multiple hands-on activities and interactive challenges. Each session offers a new way to explore science, engineering, and discovery! Ages 5-12 This program is free No registration is required
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Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Junior Paleontologists: Fossils
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Junior Paleontologists: Fossils
Nature your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday. Adult caregiver participation is required. little one's love of science! Ages 2-5 This program is free Registration is not required.
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Junior Paleontologists: Fossils
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Junior Paleontologists: Fossils
Nature your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday. Adult caregiver participation is required. little one's love of science! Ages 2-5 This program is free Registration is not required.
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Junior Paleontologists: Fossils
Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Junior Paleontologists: Fossils
Nature your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday. Adult caregiver participation is required. little one's love of science! Ages 2-5 This program is free Registration is not required.
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Animal Feedings: Turtles
Animal Feedings: Turtles
What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center it's no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts.
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