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Neurodivergent STEAM — Chemistry: Non-Newtonian

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Join us as we explore exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics geared toward children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Presented in partnership with NMSU Autism Diagnostic Center, IDD children's curiosity is nourished through adult and child participation in hands-on activities that are meant to increase involvement in the sciences. Ages: 6-10. No registration is required.

Teen Takeover: Spin Art

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Bring your teens to hand 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. No registration required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Planeteers: Space Travel

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. Registration is required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Planeteers: Space Travel

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. No registration required.

Las Cruces Space Festival

Plaza de Las Cruces - 100 N. Main St. Las Cruces NM 88001

Celebrate the legacy of Space in Las Cruces. Explore the many different Space Organizations that are her in New Mexico and take part in many hands-on free activities. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Saturday Science–Moon Habitat

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Drop in and stay for a short or a long while to explore a new science topic each month. These hands-on activities and experiments are fun for the whole family with adult caregiver participation required. Ages: 6-10. No registration required.

Animal Feedings: Snakes

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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 welcome. No registration is required.

Science Café – Astronomy of Las Cruces

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Science is for everyone! Join the Museum of Nature and Science for a monthly discussion with local scientists about current topics in contemporary science. Ages 18+. Registration is not required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Planeteers: Space Travel

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. Registration is required.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Planeteers: Space Travel

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. No registration required.

Moonlight Adults Only Night

Museum of Nature & Science - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Walk into the Main Street Museums with an adult beverage in hand! Join us for a special evening at our Main Street Museums where you can explore the exhibits after dark among other adults while enjoying some wine, beer, cocktails, or mocktails. Ages 21+ Valid Government Issued ID Required. Cash bar on premises for the evening. No registration required. Entrance at the Museum of Nature and Science Atrium from Main...

Nature Nomads

Filmore Canyon - Las Cruces NM 88001

Break out those binoculars and hiking shoes and join us on a birdwatching, nature adventure during Nature Nomads! During this outdoor program, participants will get the chance to look for different bird species on a leisurely nature walk - participants are urged to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring plenty of water, and are welcome to bring their own binoculars. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Fossil Tours of the World Part 2

Museum of Nature & Science > Main Gallery - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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 required.

Teen Science Café — Rocketry

Frank O'Brien Papen Center - 304 Bell Avenue Las Cruces NM 88005

Have dinner with a scientist and team up with STEM experts for monthly discussions, tours, and activities with our guest scientists. Now in a new location, the Frank O'Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Ave. Ages 13-17.

Pre-K Nature and Science Discovery–Planeteers: Space Travel

Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5. Registration is required.