The New Mexico State University Museum

Cultural Complex - City Museums located in the Las Cruces historic downtown area include the Branigan Cultural Center and the new Las Cruces Museum of Fine Arts and Culture. The museums feature changing exhibits of art, culture, regional history, furniture and artifacts from the permanent collection, special events, creative arts and dance classes for all ages. Nearby are the turn-of-the-century Log Cabin Museum and Women's Improvement Association building, home of the Rio Grand Artes workshops. Visit the Gift Shop for art and unique gifts around the world. 500 N. Water Street Las Cruces, NM  (505) 541-2155
Website:  www.lascruces-culture.org
E-Mail:  bcc1@zianet.com


 Fort Selden State Monument - Fort Selden was established in 1865 to protect settlers from outlaws and Apache Indians. The post housed one company of infantry and cavalry including the "Buffalo Soldiers." General Douglas MacArthur, of World War II fame, spent several years of his childhood at the outpost in the 1880s. Fort Selden is located 13 miles north of Las Cruces at Exit 19 off I-25 and has an interpretive trail and exhibits. Radium Springs, NM (505) 526-8911
Website:  www.nmculture.org
E-Mail:  selden@zianet.com

The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History Part of the City Museum system, offers natural history and science exhibits, lectures, field trips, guided tours of the museum, astronomy tours of the night sky, hands-on activities for children, educational classes and outreach programs for the community, summer camps for children, and public computer workstations with interactive software and free internet access. On permanent display are live animals and plants of the Chihuahuan Desert, as well as a few unique species from around the world .  For more information please visit 700 S. Telshor, Mesilla Valley Mall   Las Cruces, NM  
(505) 522-3120
Website:  http://www.las-cruces.org/museums/natural-history/index.html
E-Mail:  mnh@las-cruces.org 
 

                                            
Check out this website.  Maria Julian Pottery is dedicated to providing detailed historical data of Maria Martinez's family and the San Ildefonso pottery heritage.  They specialize in historical content of the lesser-known family members who were excellent potters but haven't received much exposure.  This website is filled with a detailed photo gallery of Maria and her families work.
Website:  http://www.mariajulianpottery.com

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum - The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum tells the 3,000 year story of agriculture in New Mexico--the people, crops, animals, water, soil and technology. The Museum, a division of the Office of Cultural Affairs, features a working farm and ranch complete with live animals; more than 25,000 square feet of indoor display space for permanent and changing exhibitions; a Farmer's Market; a restaurant and store; indoor and outdoor theaters; live demonstrations; classes and special events. 
4100 Dripping Springs Road  Las Cruces, NM  (505) 522-4100.  
Website:  www.frhm.org




Space Murals, Inc. Museum and Gift Shop - Space Murals, Inc. Museum and Gift Shop is located behind a huge water tank painted with images from the X-15 to the Challenger accident.  Inside the museum is an Astronaut Gallery, Air & Space Artifacts including 2,500 pictures,  a space shuttle replica, model airplanes, a Space Station Freedom, a kids corner, and a small library of space related information.  The Gift Shop has an extensive selection of space related items. 
Highway 70  Las Cruces, NM  (505) 382-0977 
Web site:  www.zianet.com/spacemurals
E-mail:  klin@zianet.com 

University Art Gallery, New Mexico State University - The University Art Gallery is the largest contemporary art gallery in south central New Mexico. The UAG presents 8-10 exhibitions annually of contemporary and historical art. The UAG permanent collection of over 2,600 objects includes prints, photographs and over 1,700 Mexican retablos. The UAG offers a vigorous educational program including school tours, lectures, workshops, symposia, openings and docent training. East of University Ave. & Solano   Las Cruces, NM  (505)646-2545 
Website:  www.nmsu.edu/~artgal
 E-Mail:  artglry@nmsu.edu




White Sands Missile Range Museum See the origin of America's missile and space activity, the ushering in of the nuclear age, and the great accomplishments of Dr. Werner Von Braun and Dr. Clyde Tombaugh in America's early rocket program. Walk through Missile Park among weapons that won the cold war and Operation Desert Storm. Observe the history of the Tularosa Basin from the early Indians to the establishment of the world's largest missile range. Highway 70 Entrance  White Sands, NM  (505) 678-8824
Website:  www.wsmr-history.org
E-Mail:  burkettr@wsmr.army.mil


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