Last updated: 5/2/2011
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Street Address
500 N. Main Streetdowntown next to the Museum of ArtLas Cruces, NM 88001
Mailing Address
PO Box 20000Las Cruces, NM 88004
phone: 575-541-2154
web: www.las-cruces.org/museums

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday - Monday
closed

Admissions

Free

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Rebecca Slaughter
phone:
Description

The Branigan Cultural Center is housed in a 1935 Territorial Style building. Exhibit include: "Las Cruces: Crossroads of History" a permanent regional history exhibit, two changing exhibit galleries and educational programming provide insight into the region's interesting past and lively present.

History

The Branigan Cultural Center has as its focus the history and culture of the region. Built during the Great Depression to serve as the City's main library, this building was rededicated as a city cultural facility in 1981. The building is on the National and New Mexico State Registry of Historic Places.

Educational Programs

First Friday Art Ramble (Every Month) Archaeology Day (April) Day of Dance (April) Summer craft programs Tours by appointment for groups

Facilities
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
Governance

City of Las Cruces

Library
Access: Staff Only
Appointment required: No
Services
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

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Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

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2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

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