Located across the border from Mexico in western Texas, El Paso is home to many unique museums and historical attractions. Explore the Museum of Art, or visit the Museum of Archaeology. From culture to history, there’s an open exhibit near you that’s worth discovering. Here are the most interesting museums to visit whenever you’re in El Paso, Texas.
El Paso Museum of Art
The El Paso Museum of Art features a permanent collection of over 7,000 works of art at 1 Arts Festival Plaza. In-house collections range from the Byzantine era to pieces created by some of today’s modern geniuses, such as Tom Lea. The exhibit also touts Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces from the likes of Sandro Botticelli and Anthony van Dyck, as well as stunning examples of American, Mexican, and European art. Admission to the museum is free.
Enjoy a variety of temporary exhibitions hosted at the museum, such as “Ideas Unwrapped,” on display now through Dec. 31. Why not take a class? The museum school offers various courses, hands-on workshops, and camps for both children and adults who want to explore and grow their skills and creativity.
El Paso Museum of History
Dedicated to preserving the stories of the area, the El Paso Museum of History, located at 510 N. Santa Fe St., offers guests five galleries over 16,000 square feet of space. Exhibits at this museum represent 400 years of history that played out along the U.S.-Mexico border region called The Pass of the North. Admission is free.
Discover current exhibits such as the El Paso Community College’s 50th anniversary commemorative exhibition on display now through Sep. 29, 2019. Remember to stop by DIGIE, located at the entrance of the museum. This 3D digital wall, which was part of the 2012 Quality of Life Bond Program, features touch-sensitive TV screens that depict an extensive compilation of images portraying life in El Paso, both past and present.
El Paso Holocaust Museum
Are you curious about The Holocaust? The El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center was dedicated in honor of those who perished during this time in history. Its mission is to educate the public with a study center and exhibits. Follow the rise of Adolph Hitler’s power, the mass deportations, and the concentration camps. Follow the struggles of millions of citizens and their valiant efforts during World War II. The museum is at 715 N. Oregon in downtown El Paso, and admission is always free.
El Paso Museum of Archeology
Discover 14,000 years of El Paso’s prehistory at the El Paso Museum of Archeology, located at 4301 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive in Wilderness Park. Learn all about the area’s natural history, geology, and culture. Summer camps take place the month of June, while the Historic and Modern Pueblo Pottery exhibit is on display until Jan. 11, 2020.
These are our top picks for the most interesting museums to visit in El Paso. Discover your new favorite exhibits with a journey through time and an exploration of the area’s natural beauty today.
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