Las Cruces
New Mexico
Las Cruces Museum of Art
Mission Statement:
The Las Cruces Museum of Art strives to engage and inspire its diverse audience through contemporary art exhibitions, public programming, and educational activities.
The Museum of Art began hosting exhibitions in the year 2000. Featuring contemporary art in over 4000 sq. ft. of gallery space, displays change several times a year and include national, international, juried, traveling, and invitational exhibits. The exhibitions are complemented by educational programming that includes lectures, musical performances, demonstrations, and guided tours. With professional art instructors, the thriving studio arts program serves students of all ages and is a point of departure for the study of topics such as ceramics, drawing, painting, digital photography, weaving, and mixed-media studies.
Recent News
August Stem Programs At The Museum Of Nature And Science
The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science will offer free programs for children and families this August. Admission to the museum and programs are free. “Nature & Science Discovery PreK” Thursdays, 10am Nurture your little…
Read More »“The Chinese Experience in the Borderlands, 1880-1930”
The exhibit discusses the use of Chinese immigrant labor in the U.S. and Mexico and the impact it had on regional Chinese settlements. It addresses anti-Chinese backlash by Borderland citizens and the governments of United States and Mexico that…
Read More »"Origami In The Garden" Opens at Museum of Art
ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN: Transforming Paper to Sculpture at the Museum of Art Join us for a unique exhibition at the Museum of Art, ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN: Transforming Paper to Sculpture, featuring innovative artwork of Santa Fe artists Kevin and…
Read More »Chicano Artist Gaspar Enríquez to Speak at the Museum of Art
Join us for a wonderful opportunity to hear Chicano artist Gaspar Enríquez speak about his experiences as a Chicano artist, the changes he has seen in the field of Chicano art, and where he sees Chicano art headed in the future. This…
Read More »STEM Programs at Museum of Nature and Science - February 2023
February STEM Programs at the Museum of Nature & Science The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science will offer free programs for children and families this February. Admission to the museum and programs are free. “Nature…
Read More »Las Cruces Museum of Art : 'Pull Up a Chair' Series at Branigan Cultural Center.
Starting in January the museums will be hosting a brand-new lecture series at the Branigan Cultural Center. This series will draw on the variety of topics represented in our museums to bring the Las Cruces community exciting lectures about regional,…
Read More »Rise, Explore, Persevere: Women In Stem Opens At The Museum Of Nature And Science
The Las Cruces Museum System is proud to announce that the Museum of Nature & Science has been awarded a grant from the Association of Science and Technology Centers with support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the IF/THEN® Initiative, to…
Read More »January Stem Programs At The Museum Of Nature & Science
The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science will offer free programs for children and families this January. Admission to the museum and programs are free. “Nature & Science Discovery PreK” Thursdays, 10am Nurture your…
Read More »Las Cruces Museum of Art : Posada Opens at Museum of Art
Join us for a new exhibition at the Museum of Art, José Guadalupe Posada: Legendary Printmaker of Mexico, featuring over sixty pieces of the artist’s work as well as contemporaneous artwork that is influenced by Posada’s style.…
Read More »National Arts And Humanities Month With The Las Cruces Museum Of Art
The Las Cruces Museum of Art is hosting in-person programs during the third weekend of October to celebrate “National Arts and Humanities Month” - a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of art and culture in America.…
Read More »October Stem at Museum of Nature and Science
October STEM Programs at the Museum of Nature & Science The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science will offer free programs for children and families this October. Admission to the museum and programs are free. “Nature & Science…
Read More »Fall Break Programming At The Las Cruces Museums
The Las Cruces Museum System will host free, drop-in activities Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 27 through Oct. 7, during the Las Cruces Public School’s Fall Break. Programs each day will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors can earn a…
Read More »September Stem Programs At The Museum Of Nature And Science
The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science will offer in-person STEM programs for children and families this September. Admission to the museum and programs are free. “Nature & Science Discovery PreK” Thursdays, 10am-11am…
Read More »Icons & Symbols at Branigan Cultural Center - Icons And Symbols At Branigan Cultural Center
Join us for a new exhibition at the Museum of Art, Icons and Symbols of the Borderland: Art from the U.S.-Mexico Crossroads, curated by Diana Molina and featuring over 80 pieces of artwork by 29 regional artists. Stylistically diverse and…
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