Vroom Vroom – Vamos Niños Mobile Children’s Museum Hits the Road! Doña Ana County’s 1st Moblie Children’s Museum!

 Launch Dates:

1. April 6th – Gadsden Launch: Anthony Family Village 780 Landers Rd. Anthony, NM 88021 10 am-1 pm
2. April 12th – Hatch Launch: Jardin de los Niños – Hatch Valley, 509 N. Franklin St. Hatch, NM 87937 4 pm-7 pm 
3. April 19th – Las Cruces Launch: Young Park., 850 S Walnut St, Las Cruces, NM 88001, 4 pm-7 pm

Doña Ana County, NM -Get ready to rev up your imagination as the Vamos Niños – Play to Learn Mobile Children’s Museum embarks on its exciting journey through Doña Ana County! What started as a dream over five years ago is now a reality, bringing early childhood resources directly to families’ doorsteps.

Vamos Niños is more than just a museum; it’s a beacon of imagination, creativity, and playful learning designed to enhance the lives of children and families through early childhood development. Targeting children aged 3-5, the museum promises an experience filled with interactive exhibits and learning through play, where caregivers are empowered to nurture their children’s learning journey in a fun and engaging environment. 

The heart of Vamos Niños beats with a passion for ensuring every child has access to quality Early Childhood Education. This passion has fueled the creation of a dynamic family resource center, offering a “caravan of services” onboard. This innovative approach to delivering services invites community partners to join the museum during its visits and events, transforming each stop into a collaborative hub of learning and engagement.

What makes Vamos Niños truly special is its mobility, ensuring accessibility across Doña Ana County and future expansion into greater Southern New Mexico. With a focus on serving rural and remote communities, the museum is set to make a lasting impact on childhood education throughout the region.

“This is a monumental moment for Dona Ana County. What a wonderful creation! Vamos Niños will provide children and parents with learning opportunities that they would otherwise not have. Too often children in rural towns cannot visit museums in the city due to financial and geographic mobility challenges. Vamos Niños removes those barriers. Now, with Vamos Ninos, children and parents all over Dona Ana County can experience a fun and educational moment on wheels. Imagine the mobile museum driving down Highway 28, stopping at all the small towns along the way. Congratulations to the team at Ngage NM and the many community partners who made this incredible event happen.” Frank René López,Lopez Reflective Leadership.

This initiative has received generous support from a diverse group of funders and stakeholders. Notably, Jack Soules’ founding gift was instrumental in bringing Vamos Niños to life. Additional support came from a federal allocation by Senator Heinrich, along with contributions from the New Mexico Legislative Junior Funds sponsored by Rep. Joanne Ferrary and Sen. Bill Soules. The Children’s Museum Committee, comprised of educators and community members, has provided invaluable guidance since the project’s inception. Their expertise has shaped the museum’s development, ensuring it meets the needs of children and families in Doña Ana County. 

All aboard Doña Ana County! Join us for our community launch events on April 6th in Anthony, April 12th in Hatch, and April 19th in Las Cruces! Visit www.vamosninos.org for details!