El Paso Museum of History, El Paso

Name: El Paso Museum of History
Address: 510 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, 79901-1145, United States
Telephone: +1 915-212-3120

#37 among attractions in El Paso

Museum, Entertainment, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The El Paso Museum of History is a museum located in downtown El Paso, Texas which presents information about past 400 years of history in the United States/Mexico border region. The museum has over 16,000 feet of exhibition space. Galleries in the museum feature traveling exhibitions as well as several permanent exhibitions. The museum also presents special programs and has a permanent digital touchscreen wall and a traveling wall. The museum is run by the City of El Paso. ()

Established: 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 31°45'37"N, 106°29'31"W

Address

510 N Santa Fe StCentral El Paso (Downtown El Paso)El Paso 79901-1145 United States

Contact

+1 915-212-3120

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Day trips

El Paso Museum of History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southwest University Park, Sun Bowl Stadium, Don Haskins Center, Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick.

~530 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Southwest University Park, El Paso
3 min walk • Southwest University Park is a baseball stadium in El Paso, Texas. Primarily used for Minor League Baseball, it is the home of the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Pacific Coast League.
1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso
34 min walk • The Sun Bowl is an outdoor football stadium in the southwestern United States, on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso. It is home to the UTEP Miners of Conference USA, and the late December college football bowl game, the Sun Bowl. The stadium opened in 1963 and has a current seating capacity of 51,500.
1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Don Haskins Center, El Paso
38 min walk • The Don Haskins Center, formerly known as the Special Events Center, is the home of UTEP Miners men's and women's basketball. The venue is located in the heart of El Paso, Texas.
0.4 miN
Church, Auditorium, Universities and schools
Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, El Paso
10 min walk • St. Patrick Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso, Texas. The cathedral is located at 1118 N. Mesa Street, north of the downtown area. It is the mother church for 668,000 Catholics in the diocese.
~850 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso
5 min walk • Founded in 1959, The El Paso Museum of Art is located in downtown El Paso, Texas. First accredited in 1972, it is the only accredited art museum within a 250-mile radius and serves approximately 100,000 visitors per year.
~950 ftE
Park, Historical place
San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso
5 min walk • San Jacinto Plaza is a historic park located on the corner of Oregon and Mills in the heart of Downtown El Paso, Texas.
~870 ftNE
Tower
WestStar Tower, El Paso
5 min walk • The WestStar Tower is a high-rise located at 601 North Mesa Street in Downtown El Paso, Texas. It was completed in 2021 and surpassed the Wells Fargo Plaza as the tallest building in El Paso, with a height of 314 ft. The tower has 20 stories in total.
~1830 ftSE
Romanesque revival architecture
Richard Caples Building, El Paso
9 min walk • The Richard Caples Building is a historic seven-story building in El Paso, Texas. It was built as a five-story for Richard Caples in 1910, and it was "the first reinforced concrete structure erected in El Paso." The fifth floor was leased to the Y.M.C.A. In 1915, the building was purchased by J.G.
~1330 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, El Paso
7 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre, also known as the Palace Theatre, is a building in El Paso, Texas. Opened on August 1 1914, the building was designed by architect Henry C.
~1420 ftS
Museum, History museum
Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso, El Paso
7 min walk • Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso is a railroad museum in El Paso, Texas, United States.
~1030 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso
5 min walk • Abraham Chavez Theatre, known simply as the Chavez Theatre, is a 2,500-seat concert hall located in El Paso, Texas. It is adjacent to the Williams Convention Center. Its exterior resembles a sombrero and features a three-story glass main entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is El Paso Museum of History open?

El Paso Museum of History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to El Paso Museum of History?

Nearby attractions include El Paso Public Library, El Paso (2 min walk), El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso (5 min walk), WestStar Tower, El Paso (5 min walk), Old Bnai Zion Synagogue, El Paso (5 min walk).

How to get to El Paso Museum of History by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Paso Museum of History:

Tram

Cleveland Square • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (2 min walk)
Arts District • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (3 min walk)

Bus

Arts District • Lines: Mesa Brio (2 min walk)
Greyhound. El Paso. TX (7 min walk)

Train

El Paso (8 min walk)