Science Café – Astronomy of Las Cruces

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

Science is for everyone! Join the Museum of Nature and Science for a monthly discussion with local scientists about current topics in contemporary science. Ages 18+. Registration is not required.

Teen Takeover: Spin Art

Museum of Nature & Science > 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.

Neurodivergent STEAM — Chemistry: Non-Newtonian

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.

Nicole Stott: A Space for Art

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.

STEAMpunk–Nicole Stott: Astronaut

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.

STEAMpunk–Bessie Blount Griffin: Physical Therapist & Nurse

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.

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.

STEAMpunk–Isabella Abbott: Marine Botanist

Museum of Nature & Science > Classroom - 411 N. Main St. P.O. Box 20000 Las Cruces NM 88001

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.