International Museum of Art, El Paso

Name: International Museum of Art
Address: 1211 Montana Ave, El Paso, 79902-5511, United States
Telephone: +1 915-543-6747

#14 among attractions in El Paso

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The International Museum of Art is a museum in El Paso, Texas housed in a historic residence designed by Henry C. Trost. The home was the W.W. Turney residence built for state legislator, lawyer, and rancher William Ward Turney in 1908. The International Museum of Art shares history with the El Paso Museum of Art, which occupied the Turney building until 1998. After it moved into its new building, the International Museum of Art reopened in 1999. ()

Coordinates: 31°46'13"N, 106°28'55"W

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1211 Montana AveCentral El Paso (El Paso High)El Paso 79902-5511 United States

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+1 915-543-6747

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International Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southwest University Park, Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, El Paso Museum of Art, San Jacinto Plaza.

1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
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0.7 miSW
Church, Auditorium, Universities and schools
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Museum, Art museum
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0.8 miSW
Park, Historical place
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0.8 miSW
Tower
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0.9 miS
Romanesque revival architecture
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0.6 miSE
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1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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0.9 miSW
Museum, Entertainment, History museum
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1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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0.8 miS
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Plaza Theatre, El Paso
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to International Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Montana Avenue Historic District, El Paso (4 min walk), Magoffin Homestead, El Paso (17 min walk), Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, El Paso (19 min walk), Woman's Club of El Paso, El Paso (19 min walk).

How to get to International Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to International Museum of Art:

Tram

Montana • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (17 min walk)
Arizona • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (18 min walk)

Bus

34 • Lines: 34 (17 min walk)
Rio Grande • Lines: Mesa Brio (20 min walk)

Train

El Paso (31 min walk)