Foundation for Las Cruces Museums

Foundation for Las Cruces Museums The FLCM is a charitable organization that provides financial and voluntary support to LC Museums.

Friends of Las Cruces Museums are members of the Foundation for Las Cruces Museums, a non-profit and educational organization supporting the City of Las Cruces museum system. Four Smithsonian-affiliated museums are located in our city, each with its own vision and mission. The Branigan Cultural Center, the Museum of Art, the Museum of Nature and Science and the Railroad Museum offer exceptional ex

hibits and programs that enrich the experiences of residents and visitors. The Foundation assists the museums by creating public and financial support. We work to increase community attendance at the museums, sponsor programs designed to enhance the cultural life of Las Cruces and advocate for favorable legislation and appropriations. Because our museum system is part of the municipal government, programming is subject to the availability of tax revenue. The museums have limited resources to accomplish their missions and visions. The Foundation assists the museums financially by creating fund raising events and encouraging gifts and endowments.

06/06/2026

Join us for a night of fun family stargazing with the Museum of Nature & Science and the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces at the Railroad Museum! "Stars at the Station" is a free, all-ages program coming up on Saturday, June 13, from 6pm to 9pm at the Railroad Museum, 351 N. Mesilla St.

No registration needed. If you have a telescope, feel free to bring it, and members of the Astronomical Society will be happy to help you learn how to use it. You can also enjoy peeking through our telescopes as the sky pops to life at 8:15pm.

For additional information contact Mina Stafford, Museum Manager (Education), at [email protected] or (575) 541-2160/TTY 711.

06/06/2026
05/28/2026

Do you love friendship bracelets, simple card games, and adult beverages? If so, then do we have an event for you!

Our next "Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museum." is all about 90s Throwback Nostalgia and it's going to be fly! Join us Friday, May 29, from 5pm to 9pm at the Museums on Main St. for a radical time.

Prepare to be wowed by some amazing performances provided by Rocky BallsBoa, AJ Bump, and Jordan Mathews during our drag performances while sipping on crafted drinks from Dry Point Distillers of Las Cruces. Entry is FREE and only for adults 21+ with a valid government-issued ID.

Entrance is only available through the Museum of Nature & Science Atrium entry on North Main Street. Please note that doors close at 8:15pm.

Find out more on our Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1319690793361174

For more information, contact Lea Harriss, Museum Assistant (Living Collections), at [email protected] or (575) 528-3472/TTY 711.

05/27/2026

NOTICE: The Museum of Art gallery will be closing early TODAY, Wednesday, May 27, at 1pm to accommodate the shipment of our next exciting exhibit! The Museum of Art gallery will also be intermittently closed TOMORROW, Thursday, May 28. It will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, May 29 at 10am.

The Museum of Art will remain open for programming.

The Museum of Nature & Science, Branigan Cultural Center, and Railroad Museum will remain open until the usual closing time of 4:30pm and will be open tomorrow for regular business hours.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/27/2026

Ready to add some extra fun to your preschooler’s week? The Las Cruces Museums have exciting, free Pre-K programs happening every single week, and we’d love for you to join us.

WEDNESDAY, May 27
“Mr. Nero’s Pre-K” at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N Main St., at 10am. Enjoy stories, crafts, and creative activities centered on culture.

THURSDAY, May 28
“Nature and Science Discovery Pre-K” at the Museum of Nature and Science, 411 N Main St. The same lesson is offered at 9am, 10am, and 11am. Explore science with a story and hands-on activities.

Admission to the museum and these programs is free. No registration is necessary.

For more information, contact Shelly Richard, Curator (Education), at [email protected] or (575) 541-2179/TTY 711.

05/27/2026

Join us for an evening designed with neurodiverse visitors in mind. During our "Neurodivergent Nights," we lower the lights, reduce noise, and create a calm, welcoming environment across our museum spaces. Explore exhibits at your own pace, connect with others, and enjoy a sensory-friendly experience after hours.

Admission is free and open to all ages.

Come to our next "Neurodivergent Night" on Thursday, May 28, from 4pm to 6pm at the Museum of Nature & Science, the Museum of Art, and the Branigan Cultural Center! "Neurodivergent Nights" are held weekly, so stop in ANY Thursday afternoon!

Have some fun, join in our activities, and wander amongst friends.

For additional information contact Mina Stafford, Education Manager, at [email protected] or (575) 541-2160/TTY 711.

05/23/2026

The Branigan Cultural Center's Call for Proposals revised deadline will be here soon. Do you have an idea for a museum exhibit and want to see it come to life? Then finalize your concept and start getting it ready so it can be considered! Our new submission deadline is Friday, May 29 at 5pm MDT.

We enjoy our annual BCC Call because it allows individuals and groups to share their exhibit vision with our local and regional communities. We hope to see your proposal! Selected exhibits will run in the 2027-2028 calendar year.

Please note that all proposals must be submitted through Survey Monkey. More information and a link to SurveyMonkey can be at https://lascruces.gov/opencalls.

05/21/2026

Ever wondered about the connections between birds, reptiles, and dinosaurs? Join us for this month’s “Fossils!” on Saturday, May 23 from 10am to 1pm, with our volunteer paleontologist and see some incredible fossils.

This month’s theme is Reptilia, Dinosaurs, and Aves: three groups that share a great many similarities and differences. Admission to the museum is FREE!

For additional information contact Anna Girdner, STEM Instructor, at [email protected] or (575) 541-2160 TTY: 711.

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