Children's Museums
El Paso Museum of History
📍 510 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM |
About El Paso Museum of History
Exhibits tracing 400 years on the border. 5 galleries examining 400 years of border life via artifacts, narratives, photos & videos. The Interactive Digital Wall (DIGIE) is one of only four of its kind in the world and the only one in the United States. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 918 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Downtown Arts District, El Paso
- Collection Size
- 10,000+ artifacts, documents, images, and personal stories
- Featured Experience
- DIGIE — interactive digital wall, only one of its kind in the United States
- Current Exhibit
- Mountain of Gold — community-curated exhibit on border intercultural history
💡 Did You Know?
- The Interactive Digital Wall (DIGIE) is one of only four of its kind in the world and the only one in the United States
- The museum's collection includes over 10,000 artifacts spanning 400 years of border history, including notable pieces like the Ysleta Mission Door, Giron Chest, and Zork Wedding Dress
- The Mountain of Gold exhibit is community-curated and explores Asian immigrant families and border cultural exchanges, representing a participatory approach to museum curation
- The museum operates on a donation-only basis with free admission, making it an accessible educational resource for the El Paso community
💬 What Visitors Say
- Admission is donation-based, so you can enter for free if cost is a concern—donations are suggested but not required.
- Plan to visit both floors—the museum features exhibits on the first and second floors. An elevator is available if stairs are difficult.
- Don't miss The Heights section and the escaramuza exhibit, which highlight important local cultural history and racial dynamics specific to El Paso.
- Street parking is available nearby, making it convenient to visit. Consider walking the surrounding blocks to enhance your exploration of the area.
- The staff is notably kind and helpful—don't hesitate to ask them for personalized recommendations on which exhibits to prioritize based on your interests.
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