Tour and Outreach Information

Explore our diverse outreach programs and find out how to request a tour of Las Cruces Museums. From educational workshops to community events, discover how our programs bring history and art to you. Ready to schedule a tour? Find all the details you need here.

Requesting a Tour

All of our museum tours are FREE! Discover the rich offerings of the Las Cruces Museums with a tailored tour experience for your group. Our tours connect students with their community through engaging exploration of art, culture, history, and science.

How to Request a Tour:

• Advance Notice: Tours must be requested at least two (2) weeks in advance. All scheduling is based on availability, so please have several dates and times in mind. Note that galleries may be closed during exhibition installations, which could affect availability.
• Tour Details: Tours require a minimum of 30 minutes per museum. For larger groups, we will split into smaller groups of 20-25 for a better experience. Ensure proper adult supervision: one adult for every ten middle/high school students and one adult for every eight pre-school/elementary school students. Teachers and chaperones must remain with their groups throughout the tour.
• Museums: The downtown museums include the Museum of Nature and Science, Museum of Art, and Branigan Cultural Center. Depending on availability, a traveling display from the Railroad Museum may be arranged. Separate tours for the Railroad Museum can also be requested.

To Schedule a Tour:

Contact our Visitor Experience Manager, Emilia Linley:

• Cell: 575-777-0872
• Desk: 575-541-2321
• Main: 575-541-2137
• Email: [email protected]

Information to Provide:

• School name
• Grade level or age(s)
• Number of students
• Number of teachers/adult chaperones
• Museum(s) wanting to tour
• Requested date and time
• Two alternate dates and times
• Contact person: name, phone number, and email address

Facilities:

• Dining: The Museums do not have dining facilities on site. Special accommodations for picnic or sack lunches can be made for use of the courtyard.
• Restrooms: Located throughout the facilities. Your guide can direct you to the nearest ones.
• Gift Shop: If students wish to purchase items from the Museum gift shop, please inform us in advance. Most items range from $1-$5, with some up to $15. Cash in ones and fives is preferred as we do not carry a lot of change.
• Accessibility: The Museums are wheelchair accessible and have AEDs (automated external defibrillators) on site. Please let us know if any other accommodations are needed.

Outreach  Programs