El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso

Name: El Paso Museum of Art
Address: 1 Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, 79901-1135, United States
Telephone: +1 915-532-1707

#15 among attractions in El Paso

Museum, Art museum

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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. A new building was completed in 1998. In addition to its permanent collections and special exhibitions, the museum also offers art classes, film series, lectures, concerts, storytelling sessions and other educational programs to the West Texas, Southern New Mexico and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico community. EPMA's Algur H. Meadows Art Library houses a special collection of art and art history reference books. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°45'31"N, 106°29'24"W

Address

1 Arts Festival PlazaCentral El Paso (Downtown El Paso)El Paso 79901-1135 United States

Contact

+1 915-532-1707

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

Nearby attractions include: Southwest University Park, Sun Bowl Stadium, Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, San Jacinto Plaza.

~940 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Southwest University Park, El Paso
5 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.
1.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso
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0.5 miN
Church, Auditorium, Universities and schools
Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, El Paso
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~510 ftNE
Park, Historical place
San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso
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~1220 ftN
Tower
WestStar Tower, El Paso
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~1060 ftE
Romanesque revival architecture
Richard Caples Building, El Paso
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~480 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, El Paso
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~850 ftNW
Museum, Entertainment, History museum
El Paso Museum of History, El Paso
5 min walk • 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.
~1230 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso, El Paso
6 min walk • Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso is a railroad museum in El Paso, Texas, United States.
~510 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso
3 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.
~1240 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Plaza Theatre, El Paso
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is El Paso Museum of Art open?

El Paso Museum of Art 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 Art?

Nearby attractions include Anson Mills Building, El Paso (2 min walk), Plaza Hotel, El Paso (2 min walk), Alhambra Theatre, El Paso (3 min walk), Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso (3 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to El Paso Museum of Art:

Tram

Convention Center • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (2 min walk)
Cleveland Square • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (3 min walk)

Bus

Arts District • Lines: Mesa Brio (3 min walk)
Greyhound. El Paso. TX (4 min walk)

Train

El Paso (10 min walk)