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Location
Visitor tip
The museum grounds are excellent for outdoor activities and events - check their calendar for special events like Poppies Fest which features free activities, performances, hands-on activities, and food trucks, making it ideal for family visits.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the Border Patrol Museum located next door - combine both visits for a more comprehensive understanding of El Paso's regional history and cultural significance.
Visitor tip
If visiting with pets, note that dogs are not allowed inside the museum building, but the outdoor grounds and trails are accessible - plan accordingly or use the staff's offer to watch pets during your indoor visit.
About El Paso Museum of Archaeology
History of the Southwest & a garden. Museum featuring exhibits on the ancient history of the Southwest & northern Mexico, plus a garden.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Focus
- 14,000 years of prehistory in El Paso, Southwest, and northern Mexico
- Highlights
- American Indian dioramas, Ice Age exhibits, artifact drawers
- Special Events
- Poppies Fest with free community programming and hands-on activities
What visitors say
Nice place, we were there for dia de los doggies. No dogs inside the museum so we can only review the grounds. (They offered to watch our dog but we declined). Grounds are very nice as are the staff and volunteers.
Several beautifully created dioramas depicting the ancestral progression of the Aboriginal population. What I found particularly interesting was the origin of mezcal from burnt agave. Also, spare a moment and check out the Border Patrol…
It always very educational to be at this place, it’s great to know about the rich cultural history of the area. And always great merchandise at the gift shop. The outside area has an amazing view to the mountains
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Did You Know?
- The museum covers 14,000 years of prehistory in the El Paso area, greater Southwest, and northern Mexico, spanning from Paleoindian hunters of the Ice Age to modern American Indian descendants
- Features explore-able artifact drawers containing specimens from across the entire United States, allowing visitors to directly interact with archaeological materials
- Offers free admission, making it highly accessible to families and visitors exploring the region's indigenous and cultural history
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