Come by the museum for engaging gallery activities made just for kids! Become a conductor and take control of our interactive model trains. Afterwards, test your knowledge with games or crafts. Ages: 2-5. No registration required.
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 topic for this program each month. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
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.
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.
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 ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration 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 welcome. No registration is required.
Make your own paper from recycled materials in this fun, hands-on project. Ages: 13+
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 ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration 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 ech exhibit. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
"Learn Las Cruces" is in coordination with the exhibit "Las Cruces: Crossroads of History." This program offers those who attend an opportunity to learn more about our city's past, present, and future. We have a brief ten to fifteen-minute discussion that we repeat throughout the hour in the: Las Cruces: Crossroads of History" 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].
Museums impact the communities they are in and by creating an open dialogue with communities Museums can reflect the interests and cultures of those communities. If you have comments or opinions on what you would like to see in our museums join us as we reflect on the exhibits from the last few months and have an open dialogue with our Exhibits and Collections teams and moderated by Visitor Experience...
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.