• Fetch
    hands on science class, Most Staurdays 10:00 - 12:00
  • PreK Thursdays
    For children 3-5 years old and their parents and caregivers
  • Dinos A to Z
    Join us for a short discussion of a new dinosaur each Friday at 3pm
  • Desert Treks
    Join the museum staff as we hike the numerous trails of the region.
  • Saturday Science
    Grab your family for a fun, hands-on learning experience.

Museum of Nature & Science


Logo for Museum of Nature and Science

Welcome to the new Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science! 

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science opened on November 2, 2012. Formerly known as the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, the museum has a brand new facility next to the Museum of Art.


The mission of the Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science: To inspire curiosity about the sciences, facilitate life-long learning, and promote stewardship of the natural environment of the Chihuahuan Desert and southern New Mexico.

Museum of Nature & Science
Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program