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Museums
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Las Cruces
Museum of Fine Art
The Museum of Fine Art contains over 4,000 square feet of
gallery space, and contains exhibitions of contemporary art that change
several times a year. The museum also has a studio arts program, offering art
classes taught by professional art instructors. For Much More...
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Museum of
Natural History
The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History is located in the Mesilla Valley Mall and is dedicated to broadening people’s understanding of natural history, science, and the environment of New Mexico and the Chihuahuan Desert. We offer exhibits and educational programs geared towards this mission. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center houses more than 40 live animals from our area. More...
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New Mexico
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum is an
interactive museum built on 47-acres, which brings to life the 3,000-year
history of farming and ranching in New Mexico.Fun and learning go hand in hand as visitors can watch a number of demonstrations about ranching operations old and new. Its memories for some and education for others. The museum has new exhibits and events year round. Check it out...
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Las
Cruces Railroad and Transportation Museum
The Las Cruces Railroad Museum interprets the Atchison,
Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroads' impact on the Mesilla Valley and Las Cruces.
The museum also offers lectures, classes for adults and children, and guided
tours for large groups. Come and visit the depot Online and in person. You won't be disappointed.
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Gadsden Museum
The Gadsden Museum maintains the local history of the
Gadsden and Etowah county areas, and is dedicated to supporting southern
artists. The GMA also houses an extensive permanent collection of paintings,
sculptures, and prints. In addition, the museum hosts a series of changing
exhibits featuring the works of local and regional artists.
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White Sands Missile Range Museum
The White
Sands Missile Range
displays more than 50 varieties of missiles and rockets that are tested at
White Sands. At the White Sands Missile Range museum you can trace the origin
of America's missile and space activity, find out how the atomic age began,
and learn about the accomplishments of scientists.
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Space Murals,
Inc.
Space Murals, Inc. has become known as "The
People's Museum," due to the fact, most of the inside displays were
put on display by, or on loan from, people who have an interest in the Space
Program. The facility also consists
of a 1,200,000 gallon water tank, with murals circling the tank.
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Branigan Cultural Center
Located in downtown Las Cruces, NM, The Branigan Cultural Center focuses on the presentation and interpretation of the history and cultural arts of the region; in addition to a gallery dedicated to Las Cruces history. Historic artifacts dating from 1850 and cultural arts all dedicated to the history of Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley to foster awareness and understanding of the history and multi-cultural heritage of Las Cruces and its environs. Be sure to explore the permanent exhibit "The History of Las Cruces."
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