How do historians investigate the past? What sources do they use? What kinds of questions do they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month. Please plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. No registration required. Ages: 18+.
What happens when...? Hypothesize and experiment! Practice being a scientist, engineer, or designer with guided experiments to find some answers to "what happens when...?" Plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Registration recommended. Ages: 13+
Come enjoy the Downtown Museums in the evening this summer. We will be open late on the dates listed. There will be a hands-on activity available in one of the museums each night. All ages are welcome.
The three Main St. Las Cruces Museums are open until 7PM with hands-on activities.
The Railroad Museum has Pre-K games for your little one to enjoy. 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. Drop-in: No registration required. Ages: 2-5.
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month! 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. No registration is required. Adult caregiver participation is required.
How do historians investigate the past? What sources do they use? What kinds of questions do they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month. Please plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. No registration required. Ages: 18+.
What happens when...? Hypothesize and experiment! Practice being a scientist, engineer, or designer with guided experiments to find some answers to "what happens when...?" Plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Registration recommended. Ages: 13+
Please mark your calendars as the Quality of Life Department will be closed on Wednesday, August 7. We will be closed for our annual Quality of Life Department staff training. We will reopen on Thursday, August 8 for regular business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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.
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.
Have you wondered how historians investigate the past, what resources they use, or what questions they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month in a 30-minute program with an optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Ages 18+. Free and no registration is required.
What happens when...? Hypothesize and experiment for 30-minutes while practicing being a scientist, engineer, or designer with guided experiments to find some answers to "what happens when...?" Ages 13-adult. Registration is not required but recommended--send an email to [email protected]. (Kyle)
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.
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.
Have you wondered how historians investigate the past, what resources they use, or what questions they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month in a 30-minute program with an optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Ages 18+. Free and no registration is required.
What happens when...? Hypothesize and experiment for 30-minutes while practicing being a scientist, engineer, or designer with guided experiments to find some answers to "what happens when...?" Ages 13-adult. Registration is not required but recommended--send an email to [email protected]. (Kyle)
Come by the Railroad Museum for engaging gallery activities made just for kids! Become a conductor and take control of our interactive model trains. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
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
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
Have you wondered how historians investigate the past, what resources they use, or what questions they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month in a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
Come study how the railroads and other transportation systems came to be and why they operate as they do! This program will make the geometry and physics of the railroad come to life. Ages: 9+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
Come study how the railroads and other transportation systems came to be and why they operate as they do! This program will make the geometry and physics of the railroad come to life. Ages: 9+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
Wear a costume and visit our Haunted Museums to add a sticker to your treasure hunt map. Receive a prize after you've visited all four museums. Trick-or-treat at our museums and enjoy our decorations and activities. Every museum has maps, stickers, and prizes available. All ages No charge No registration
Join our Railroad Museum curator at the Masonic Cemetery for a walking tour. Learn about cemetery design and meet some unique Las Cruces residents from the past! Ages: 13+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Masonic Cemetery Office, 760 S. Compress Rd., Las Cruces, NM 88005
Come by the Railroad Museum for engaging gallery activities made just for kids! Become a conductor and take control of our interactive model trains. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
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
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
Have you wondered how historians investigate the past, what resources they use, or what questions they ask? Find out with new, historic sources every month in a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
Come study how the railroads and other transportation systems came to be and why they operate as they do! This program will make the geometry and physics of the railroad come to life. Ages: 9+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
Come study how the railroads and other transportation systems came to be and why they operate as they do! This program will make the geometry and physics of the railroad come to life. Ages: 9+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum