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 Updated: 5/2/2011 
Branigan Cultural Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico
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.

Programs

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

Facilities
Performance Areas
Governance

City of Las Cruces

Library

Access: Staff Only

Appointment required: False

Services
Group Tours
Street Address
500 N. Main Street
downtown next to the Museum of Art
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Mailing Address
PO Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
phone: 575-541-2154
home page: www.las-cruces.org/museums
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Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday9 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday - Mondayclosed
Admission
Museum Type(s)
Art
Culture
History
Staff
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