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Museums
Border Patrol Museum
4315 Transmountain Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
915-759-6060
Hours: Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 9am - 5pm
Admission Charged
Learn the history of the U.S. Border Patrol from the old west to the present. Static displays of aircraft and vehicles used by the patrol, surveillance equipment, confiscated items and more. This 10,000 square foot museum is a good stop along with the Wilderness Park Museum next door.
4315 Transmountain Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
915-759-6060
Hours: Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 9am - 5pm
Admission Charged
Learn the history of the U.S. Border Patrol from the old west to the present. Static displays of aircraft and vehicles used by the patrol, surveillance equipment, confiscated items and more. This 10,000 square foot museum is a good stop along with the Wilderness Park Museum next door.
Centennial Museum
500 W University Ave
El Paso, Texas 79902
915-747-5565
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
The museum, on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso, is a natural and cultural history museum focusing on the Southwest and Mexico. It fulfills its mission by exhibits, education programs, and research.
500 W University Ave
El Paso, Texas 79902
915-747-5565
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
The museum, on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso, is a natural and cultural history museum focusing on the Southwest and Mexico. It fulfills its mission by exhibits, education programs, and research.
El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center
715 N. Oregon St., El Paso, Texas 79902
915-351-0048
MUSEUM HOURS Tuesday-Friday from 9am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm
Closed on Monday
FREE ADMISSION
715 N. Oregon St., El Paso, Texas 79902
915-351-0048
MUSEUM HOURS Tuesday-Friday from 9am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm
Closed on Monday
FREE ADMISSION
El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival Plaza
El Paso, TX 79901
915-532-1707
Hours: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Regular Museum hours: Tues - Sat, 9am – 5pm, Sunday noon - 5pm. Galleries closed to public Mondays
Admission Charged
Located in downtown, the museum offers a celebrated permanent collection and a regular calendar of featured exhibits.
1 Arts Festival Plaza
El Paso, TX 79901
915-532-1707
Hours: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Regular Museum hours: Tues - Sat, 9am – 5pm, Sunday noon - 5pm. Galleries closed to public Mondays
Admission Charged
Located in downtown, the museum offers a celebrated permanent collection and a regular calendar of featured exhibits.
El Paso Museum of History
12901 Gateway Blvd W
El Paso, TX 79928
915-858-1928
Hours: Open Tue -Sun 9am - 4:30pm
Admission Charged
This museum displays the colorful history of Indians, conquistadors, vaqueros, cowboys and Cavalrymen who played a role in settling the Southwest.
12901 Gateway Blvd W
El Paso, TX 79928
915-858-1928
Hours: Open Tue -Sun 9am - 4:30pm
Admission Charged
This museum displays the colorful history of Indians, conquistadors, vaqueros, cowboys and Cavalrymen who played a role in settling the Southwest.
Museum of Archeology at Wilderness Park Museum
4301 Transmountain Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
915- 755-4332
Hours: Open Tuesday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm
Admission Charged
Located on Transmountain Road near Highway 54 in Northeast El Paso, this museum tells of man's adaptation to the desert environment. There is a mile long nature trail and great views of the mountains and valleys.
4301 Transmountain Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
915- 755-4332
Hours: Open Tuesday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm
Admission Charged
Located on Transmountain Road near Highway 54 in Northeast El Paso, this museum tells of man's adaptation to the desert environment. There is a mile long nature trail and great views of the mountains and valleys.
Natural History Museum
9348 Dyer St.
El Paso, TX 79924
915-759-8585
Hours: Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Charged
The Natural History Museum of El Paso fills 30,000 sq. ft. with more than 300 exhibits spanning the wonders of the universe, from the progression of life on earth to the dawn of civilization to today's marvels. Paleomania features the great international fossil collection, Tutankhamun displays treasures from one of the most famous and richest tombs ever discovered, and Starscape illustrates the cosmos with spectacular photography.
9348 Dyer St.
El Paso, TX 79924
915-759-8585
Hours: Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Charged
The Natural History Museum of El Paso fills 30,000 sq. ft. with more than 300 exhibits spanning the wonders of the universe, from the progression of life on earth to the dawn of civilization to today's marvels. Paleomania features the great international fossil collection, Tutankhamun displays treasures from one of the most famous and richest tombs ever discovered, and Starscape illustrates the cosmos with spectacular photography.
NCO Museum
Biggs Army Air Field, Bldg 11331
El Paso, TX 79901
915-568-8646
Hours: 9am - 4pm, weekdays, and noon - 4pm Saturday and Sunday
Admission Free
Here's one place where the Non-Commissioned Officer gets due credit. Equipment and uniforms used by sergeants and other NCOs through the years are displayed.
Biggs Army Air Field, Bldg 11331
El Paso, TX 79901
915-568-8646
Hours: 9am - 4pm, weekdays, and noon - 4pm Saturday and Sunday
Admission Free
Here's one place where the Non-Commissioned Officer gets due credit. Equipment and uniforms used by sergeants and other NCOs through the years are displayed.
Tiqua Cultural Center
305 Yaya Ln
El Paso, TX 79907
915-859-5287
Hour: Open from 8:30am - 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday
Admission Charged
The center features a Tigua tribe museum, including its relationship to the Tiwas of Northern New Mexico, and their arts and crafts.
305 Yaya Ln
El Paso, TX 79907
915-859-5287
Hour: Open from 8:30am - 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday
Admission Charged
The center features a Tigua tribe museum, including its relationship to the Tiwas of Northern New Mexico, and their arts and crafts.
U.S. Army Air Defense Museum
Bldg 5000th Fort Bliss
El Paso, TX 79916
915-568-5412
Hours: 9am - 4:30pm daily
Admission Charged
The museum includes an outdoor weapons park, with weaponry ranging from early anti-aircraft guns to the Hawk missile.
Bldg 5000th Fort Bliss
El Paso, TX 79916
915-568-5412
Hours: 9am - 4:30pm daily
Admission Charged
The museum includes an outdoor weapons park, with weaponry ranging from early anti-aircraft guns to the Hawk missile.
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Rd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Located 45 miles north of El Paso
505-522-4100
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday – Sunday
Admission Charged
The museum has several exhibits on farming and ranching, plus Southwestern art exhibits. The museum offers an insect zoo and wildflower and native plant garden. Domestic animals on site include burros, churro sheep, Longhorn cattle and dairy cows. Milking demonstrations are at 11am and 3pm.
4100 Dripping Springs Rd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Located 45 miles north of El Paso
505-522-4100
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday – Sunday
Admission Charged
The museum has several exhibits on farming and ranching, plus Southwestern art exhibits. The museum offers an insect zoo and wildflower and native plant garden. Domestic animals on site include burros, churro sheep, Longhorn cattle and dairy cows. Milking demonstrations are at 11am and 3pm.
War Eagles Museum
8012 Airport Rd.
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
505-589-2000
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission Charged
Located at the Santa Teresa, New Mexico Airport, this unique museum is only 20 minutes from downtown El Paso. The warbirds of World War II and Korea, and other historic military aircraft, are displayed in a 54,000-square-foot building and the surrounding area. The collection includes the P-51 Mustang, P-38 Lightning, A26 Invader, and the German Fieseler-Storch. Among later era aircraft are the F-86 Sabre and MIG-15s.
8012 Airport Rd.
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
505-589-2000
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am to 4pm
Admission Charged
Located at the Santa Teresa, New Mexico Airport, this unique museum is only 20 minutes from downtown El Paso. The warbirds of World War II and Korea, and other historic military aircraft, are displayed in a 54,000-square-foot building and the surrounding area. The collection includes the P-51 Mustang, P-38 Lightning, A26 Invader, and the German Fieseler-Storch. Among later era aircraft are the F-86 Sabre and MIG-15s.
Family Fun
Adventure Zone 251 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79932
915-585-9663
Hours: Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Charged
Game Zone is one of El Paso's largest and finest arcade experiences. Game Zone offers cutting edge virtual reality, full motion simulator games, a western themed 8 player shooting gallery and some of the best redemption games and prizes in town. Speed Zone with over 800 feet of twists and turns spread out on over one acre, making it El Paso's premier go-kart destination. Bumper Zone is set in 100,000 gallons of water with a small tropical island. Food Zone delivers top quality food for everyone and take out orders are welcome.
El Paso Zoo
4001 E. Paisano
El Paso, TX 79905
915-544-1928
Hours: Open daily from 9:30am to late afternoon
Admission Charged
The zoo focuses on animals of the Americas and Asia and is home to over 175 species, including many endangered species, in 18 acres of natural habitat exhibits. Located in central El Paso near the intersection of Highway 54 and Paisano.
Scenic Drive
The best view of the city accessible by car. You can see all of El Paso and Juarez, plus some of New Mexico. From downtown, take Stanton St. north, then go right on Rim Rd.
Western Playland Amusement Park
1249 Futurity Drive Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 589-3410
Hours: Open weekends in the spring and fall and Wednesday through Sunday in the summer Admission Charged
Located in Ascarate Park in El Paso, Western Playland has rides for kids of all ages. Roller coasters, water slides, trains, rides, go-carts and more in a well maintained and exceptionally clean park. This is a great place to let the kids unwind after too much time in the car!
Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park
1700 McKinley
El Paso, TX 79930
915-566-6622
Hours: Fri, Sat--12-8; Sun--10-6
Admission Charged--$7 adults; $4 ages 4-12; 3 and under free
Seven thousand miles of Southwestern natural beauty and culture present an eagle-eye's view atop Ranger Peak in El Paso's Franklin Mountains. A four-minute climb treats visitors to a 946-foot vertical rise. Upon reaching the Wyler Observatory at 5,632 feet, sky-travelers spot the Hueco Mountains, New Mexico's White Sands and Mexico.
The Mission Trail
1 Civic Center Plaza
El Paso, TX 79901
915-534-0630
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Located just 15 minutes east of downtown El Paso, the Mission Trail is rich in history dating back 400 years. Visitors can see three active missions, plus numerous other historic sites. Unique local shopping and dining are also nearby. Take I-10 east to the Zaragosa exit, turn south and follow the blue historical signs.
El Paso, TX 79932
915-585-9663
Hours: Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Charged
Game Zone is one of El Paso's largest and finest arcade experiences. Game Zone offers cutting edge virtual reality, full motion simulator games, a western themed 8 player shooting gallery and some of the best redemption games and prizes in town. Speed Zone with over 800 feet of twists and turns spread out on over one acre, making it El Paso's premier go-kart destination. Bumper Zone is set in 100,000 gallons of water with a small tropical island. Food Zone delivers top quality food for everyone and take out orders are welcome.
El Paso Zoo
4001 E. Paisano
El Paso, TX 79905
915-544-1928
Hours: Open daily from 9:30am to late afternoon
Admission Charged
The zoo focuses on animals of the Americas and Asia and is home to over 175 species, including many endangered species, in 18 acres of natural habitat exhibits. Located in central El Paso near the intersection of Highway 54 and Paisano.
Scenic Drive
The best view of the city accessible by car. You can see all of El Paso and Juarez, plus some of New Mexico. From downtown, take Stanton St. north, then go right on Rim Rd.
Western Playland Amusement Park
1249 Futurity Drive Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 589-3410
Hours: Open weekends in the spring and fall and Wednesday through Sunday in the summer Admission Charged
Located in Ascarate Park in El Paso, Western Playland has rides for kids of all ages. Roller coasters, water slides, trains, rides, go-carts and more in a well maintained and exceptionally clean park. This is a great place to let the kids unwind after too much time in the car!
Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park
1700 McKinley
El Paso, TX 79930
915-566-6622
Hours: Fri, Sat--12-8; Sun--10-6
Admission Charged--$7 adults; $4 ages 4-12; 3 and under free
Seven thousand miles of Southwestern natural beauty and culture present an eagle-eye's view atop Ranger Peak in El Paso's Franklin Mountains. A four-minute climb treats visitors to a 946-foot vertical rise. Upon reaching the Wyler Observatory at 5,632 feet, sky-travelers spot the Hueco Mountains, New Mexico's White Sands and Mexico.
The Mission Trail
1 Civic Center Plaza
El Paso, TX 79901
915-534-0630
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Located just 15 minutes east of downtown El Paso, the Mission Trail is rich in history dating back 400 years. Visitors can see three active missions, plus numerous other historic sites. Unique local shopping and dining are also nearby. Take I-10 east to the Zaragosa exit, turn south and follow the blue historical signs.
McKelligon Canyon
915-564-9138
Hours: Open daily, call for additional information
Admission Free
Beautiful Canyon Park is located on the north side of El Paso and in the middle of the Franklin Mountains and is fabulous for hiking and picnicking. The amphitheater is home each summer to performances of Viva El Paso! and other events. Take McKelligon Canyon Road off Alabama St.
Transmountain Road and Franklin Mountains State Park
State Park 1331 McKelligon C Rd
El Paso, TX 79930
915-566-6441
Hours: Open 8am – dusk daily
Admission Charged
This is the road that cuts through the mountains and connects northeast El Paso with Canutillo to the northwest of town. There are several places to stop and enjoy different views of the desert and towns below. Franklin Mountains Park lies at the bottom of the west side of the mountain on Transmountain Rd. It's a great place for hiking and picnicking and to get an up-close view of the desert and mountains.
Hueco Tanks State Park
Spanning more than 860 acres, this park is named for the large rock basins or "huecos" that have supplied water to this desert-like region for many centuries.
Spanning more than 860 acres, this park is named for the large rock basins or "huecos" that have supplied water to this desert-like region for many centuries.
El Paso Hockey--Rhinos
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