Opportunities From: Volunteer Network

Docent guided tours for the public at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS) are offered free during regular Museum hours. Tours take a minimum of 30 minutes per museum. Large parties will be broken into smaller groups of 20-25 for a better learning experience. We ask that schools/groups provide proper adult supervision, which is one adult for every ten middle/high school student and one adult for every eight pre-school/elementary school student. Teachers and chaperones are required to stay with their assigned groups throughout the tour. 

Typically tour groups rotate between one or more museums during a given tour date and time frame. Some field trips start at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS), if no start location is listed the tour starts in the museum courtyard.

To be able to give a tour as a docent an hour-long training needs to be scheduled with Emilia Linley via the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming Tours

Please call 575-541-2321 or send an email to Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov for specific information about the tour group.

Docent guided tours for the public at the Branigan Cultural Center (BCC) are offered free during regular Museum hours. Tours take a minimum of 30 minutes per museum. Large parties will be broken into smaller groups of 20-25 for a better learning experience. We ask that schools/groups provide proper adult supervision, which is one adult for every ten middle/high school student and one adult for every eight pre-school/elementary school student. Teachers and chaperones are required to stay with their assigned groups throughout the tour. 

Typically tour groups rotate between one or more museums during a given tour date and time frame. Some field trips start at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS), if no start location is listed the tour starts in the museum courtyard.

To be able to give a tour as a docent an hour-long training needs to be scheduled with Emilia Linley via the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming Tours

Please call 575-541-2321 or send an email to Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov for specific information about the tour group.

Docent guided tours for the public at the Museum of Art (MOA) are offered free during regular Museum hours. Tours take a minimum of 30 minutes per museum. Large parties will be broken into smaller groups of 20-25 for a better learning experience. We ask that schools/groups provide proper adult supervision, which is one adult for every ten middle/high school student and one adult for every eight pre-school/elementary school student. Teachers and chaperones are required to stay with their assigned groups throughout the tour. 

Typically tour groups rotate between one or more museums during a given tour date and time frame. Some field trips start at the Museum of Nature & Science (MONAS), if no start location is listed the tour starts in the museum courtyard.

To be able to give a tour as a docent an hour-long training needs to be scheduled with Emilia Linley via the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming Tours:

Please call 575-541-2321 or send an email to Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov for specific information about the tour group.

Assist Bryan Lee, the Museum Educator for Art, with his projects at the Museum of Art (MoA) relating to the monthly activities and crafts. The position works with the public and small children on Saturday mornings between 10am-12pm. Artventurous is a drop-in program that is hosted in the museum atrium between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science.

Artventurous:

For more information on a specific shift, or inquiries about additional opportunities at MOA, please email the Education Curator, Bryan Lee, at blee@lascruces.gov or call 575-541-2217, TTY: 711.

Assist Museum Staff with preparations, activities, and possible crafts at our Museum Events. This position works with the public, all ages at various times. Event dates list the event name and location.

Entry to the Museums and for these events are FREE.

Upcoming Event Dates are as follows:

For information on the specific theme and specific needs for the event date email Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov

Assist museum staff in presenting a bilingual pre-kindergarten experience for Railroad Museum guests. Involves brainstorming class curriculum, setting up the room for activity, interacting with students and families during the program, and cleaning up the room afterwards.

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Track attendance for the Railroad Museum, answer basic museum questions, answer phones, and assist as needed at the desk. This desk assistant will be greeting patrons as they enter the museum. For more information, contact Kyle McGrogan, Education Curator (Railroad Museum), at kmcgrogan@lascruces.gov or 575-528-3426 TTY: 711.

Assist Museum Staff with preparations, activities, and possible crafts at our Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums program. This position works with the public, adult patrons ages 21+ during Friday evening hours (4:45 pm - 9:15 pm). 

Entry to the Museums for this program is FREE and will only be possible through our Museum of Nature & Science Atrium entry on North Main Street for the evening and this event is open only to adults ages 21+ with a valid Government Issued ID required. There will be a cash bar from Dry Point Distillers in our atrium. There will also be a food truck and some complimentary refreshments inside the museums.

Upcoming Moonlight Dates are as follows:

For information on the specific theme and specific needs for the program date email Emilia at elinley@lascruces.gov

As an Interactive Museum Exhibit Guide, you will help visitors of all ages engage with our hands-on children’s exhibit in a fun and welcoming way. Volunteers will assist guests in exploring the activities, encourage curiosity and learning, and ensure the exhibit is treated with care and respect. This role is perfect for volunteers who enjoy working with children and families, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about making the museum experience enjoyable for everyone.

This position is in the Museum Atrium between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science. It is a high-noise and high-energy space with the interactives there.