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S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays

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+

Summer Wednesday Evening: Railroad

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.

Summer Night–Railroad

The three Main St. Las Cruces Museums are open until 7PM with hands-on activities.

Trains! For Pre-K

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.

Storybook Station

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.

History Detectives

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+.

S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays

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+

We’re Closed August 7–All Museums

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

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.

Trains! For Pre-K

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

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.

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.

History Detectives

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

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.

STEAM Saturdays

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

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)

Storybook Station: Heroes

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.

Trains! For Pre-K

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

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.

History Detectives

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

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.