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Neurodivergent STEAM; Dino Diorama

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

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 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature and Science

Event Series Storybook Station

Storybook Station

Railroad Museum 351 N. Mesilla St, Las Cruces, United States

Practice learning letters, numbers, colors, and shapes through transportation themed stories and activities. Plan for 30 to 45 minutes of stories and activities, with more time allowed as needed with an adult caregiver participating along. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum

Reading Art Book Club

Branigan Cultural Center 501 N. Main, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Museums & Repatriation 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+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Branigan Cultural Center and Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.

Teen Takeover: Deep Space Polymers

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Bring your teens to hang out at the Museum of Nature & 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 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Event Series Death Cafes

Death Cafes

Branigan Cultural Center 501 N. Main, Las Cruces, New Mexico

What better way is there to discuss death than over cake and a hot beverage? Join us in a series of Death Cafes, which offer a safe space for people to have open discussions about death while enjoying a slice of cake and a hot beverage. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Branigan Cultural Center

Event Series Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery: Planeteers: Stars (Registration)

Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery: Planeteers: Stars (Registration)

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

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 Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes for 9am, No for 10am Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Event Series Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery: Planeteers: Stars (Walk-In)

Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery: Planeteers: Stars (Walk-In)

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

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 Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes for 9am, No for 10am Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Education Station: AI Held

Museum of Art 491 N. Main, Las Cruces, NM, United States

Explore art as a family with a take-home art kit! Dive into art through projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other fun art topics while supplies last. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Art Front Desk

Event Series Exhibit Workshop

Exhibit Workshop

Branigan Cultural Center 501 N. Main, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Participate in fun activities that will enhance your understanding of the exhibits in the Branigan Cultural Center. Since the exhibits change regularly there will always be a new theme for this program each month. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Branigan Cultural Center

Event Series Neighborhood Walking Tour

Neighborhood Walking Tour

Railroad Museum 351 N. Mesilla St, Las Cruces, United States

Join our Railroad Museum curator for a stroll around the Alameda-Depot Historic District in Las Cruces. Learn about the neighborhood that the railroad "created" and the way that happened. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum

Saturday Science, X-Ray Sheets

Museum of Nature and Science Atrium 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM, United States

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 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium

Event Series Animal Feedings: Snakes

Animal Feedings: Snakes

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

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. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Nature Center

Book Nook Workshop: Cryptid Edition

Ever wonder how those spooky stories that go bump in the night originated? Learn about the origin of cryptid folklore all while creating your own cryptid-themed book nook for the scary stories on your bookshelf. Ages: 13+ Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes, Space is Limited Location: Museum of Art

Science Cafe: Spooky Science-El Paso Ghost Tours

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Science is for everyone! Join the Museum of Nature & Science for a monthly discussion with local scientist about current topics in contemporary science. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom