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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.

Paper Making–Special Exhibit Program!

Museum of Art > Multi-Purpose Studio - 491 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Make your own paper from recycled materials in this fun, hands-on project. Ages: 13+

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.

Neurodivergent STEAM — Chemistry: Acids & Bases

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.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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: Mining

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

"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.

Storybook Station: Airplanes

Railroad Museum > Classroom - 351 N. Mesilla St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.

Reading Art Book Club: Photography

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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].

Quarterly Exhibits Community Forrum

Branigan Cultural Center > Swartz Room - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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...

Teen Takeover: Solar Ovens

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–Nature Kids: Animal Homes

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–Nature Kids: Animal Homes

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.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.

Pull Up a Chair Series

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Explore culture, history, and more at the Las Cruces Museum System's guest speaker series where we discover more about what it means to live in New Mexico! Listen to presentations and share meaningful conversations as we bring the community engaging stories and information. Ages 18+. Free and no registration is required.

Gallery Geeks

Branigan Cultural Center - 501 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.