Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to each exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Looking for something fun and creative to do on a Friday night? Join us on the First Friday of every month for our Friday Night Painting Parties to enjoy some snacks and drinks during an evening of socializing, painting, and fun! Ages 18+, $20.00 per person. Registration is required one week before the party.
Discover the stories behind science heroes who break barriers and explore the applications of their research through hands-on experiments and activities. Ages: 6-10. No registration required.
Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This drop-in program, and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Come and meet a real-life astronaut at the Museum of Nature and Science Classroom. Create art with this former astronaut that has a chance to be sent up to the International Space Station. Ages: 5-12 with Adult Guardian. No registration required.
Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to each exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
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.
Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to each exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
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.
Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Pick up a guide in front of the welcome desk under the window when you enter and participate in a self-guided gallery activity to discover a deeper connection to each exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
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 participation along. Ages: 2-5. No registration is required.
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+. Registration is not required. For the Zoom information, email Bryan at [email protected].
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.