Children's Museums
Space Murals Museum And Gift Shop
📍 12450 US-70, Las Cruces, NM 88011🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Space Murals Museum And Gift Shop
Space Murals Museum And Gift Shop is a children's museum in Las Cruces, NM. Features a 1,200,000 gallon water tank with space program murals, making it a visually distinctive museum installation. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 193 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Space History Museum
- Main Feature
- 1.2 million gallon water tank with space program murals
- Highlights
- Challenger Shuttle replica, V-2 rocket, Mercury capsule mock-up
- Admission
- Free (donations appreciated)
- Best For
- All ages
💡 Did You Know?
- Features a 1,200,000 gallon water tank with space program murals, making it a visually distinctive museum installation
- Contains authentic space artifacts including a tile from the Space Shuttle and a NASA capsule that went to the moon, allowing visitors to touch real space hardware
- Houses a 1/8 scale Challenger Shuttle replica and original V-2 rocket among its exhibits, representing significant historical space program hardware
- Offers completely free admission with donations appreciated, and is managed on-site by the owner, creating a personally curated small museum experience
- Focuses on NASA's historical presence in New Mexico, connecting the museum's exhibits to regional space program significance and the nearby White Sands connection to Space Shuttle operations
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive right at opening time (11 a.m.) for a personalized experience. The on-site manager often provides detailed 30-minute guided tours sharing NASA history stories and artifact backgrounds that enhance the visit significantly.
- Plan for 30-45 minutes minimum. The museum is small but densely packed with interactive exhibits including touchable space shuttle tiles and moon capsules, so allow adequate time to engage with artifacts rather than rushing through.
- Bring the whole family including dogs—the venue is very dog-friendly and has exhibits suitable for all ages with hands-on opportunities like touching actual space shuttle components and NASA artifacts that engage both children and adults.
- Take advantage of the knowledgeable and passionate staff by asking questions about specific exhibits. They provide valuable historical context about NASA's connection to New Mexico and the space shuttle program that isn't always obvious from displays alone.
- This is a genuinely free museum that relies on visitor donations to maintain operations. Consider making a donation to support this small, locally-managed attraction with authentic space artifacts and genuine expertise.
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