This museum is about looking and understanding – looking up to the stars, looking out to the desert, and looking down to see ancient fossils. There are three primary permanent exhibits:
- Desert Life
- Light and Space
- Permian Trackways
All of the permanent exhibit text and labels are presented in both English and Spanish.
Free Admission
Parking
Parking is at 500 N Water Street on the north end of Main Street Downtown, next to the Museum of Art.
Tour Information
To book a tour, please email Visitor Experience or call the tour coordinator at 575-541-2321 TTY: 711. For more tour information go here.
Contact Us
Physical Address:
411 N Main Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
Phone: (575) 522-3120
TTY: 711
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday, 10AM – 4:30PM
Saturday, 9AM – 4:30PM
First Friday of the Month, 10AM – 7PM
