Museums in Las Cruces and Surrounding Areas

Gadsden Museum

1875 Boutz Rd.
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 526-6293

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Austin's Ring Museum

230 E. Idaho Ave.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 525-3340

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Branigan Cultural Center

The Branigan Cultural Center hosts a permanent local history exhibit and changing cultural exhibits, as well as educational programs, classes, concerts, and other special events. 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday - Friday, and 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturdays.

501 North Main Street
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 541-2154

NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

An interactive museum, which brings to life the 3,000-year history of farming and ranching in New Mexico. Visitors can watch a cow being milked, stroll along corrals filled with livestock, enjoy several gardens or watch one of a growing number of demonstrations. Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-5. Sunday: Noon to 5 PM.

4100 Dripping Springs Road
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 522-4100

Museum of Art

The Las Cruces Museum of Art hosts changing contemporary art exhibits, including national, international, juried, traveling, and invitational exhibits. The Museum runs an extensive art studio class program for all ages. Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

491 North Main Street
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 541-2137

Museum of Nature and Science

Changing exhibits, live animal displays, educational programs, and events. Traveling exhibits from science and nature centers in the U.S. Houses the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center that contains more than 40 live animals from the region.

411 N Main St.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 522-3120

Railroad Museum

Located in the historic Santa Fe Depot, next to a working railroad. Several exhibits, memorabilia and model railroad layouts. A real caboose is on display at the site. Thursday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

351 N. Mesilla St.
Las Cruces, NM
(575) 647-4480