El Paso, Texas

Natural History

The Centennial Museum has gradually refined its mission over its now seventy years of life; it is the oldest museum in El Paso and as such was initially El Paso's attic! The vision now is to provide lively displays about the Chihuahuan Desert as habitat and about the animals and peoples that have lived in it, the challenges they face, and the fascination of this, the largest desert in North America. Temporary special exhibits explore a wide range of issues about border life and culture, and about life in the Americas.

El Paso, Texas

History

Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

El Paso, Texas

Children's, Science

A "LIVING LABORATORY" MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.

El Paso, Texas

Science

El Paso Science Museum in El Paso, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

El Paso, Texas

Children's, Culture, General, Natural History, Science

Lynx Exhibits is a privately owned museum that offers an exciting array of traveling exhibits to the El Paso community and it surrounding neighbors. We hope you find our selections and offerings intriguing, educational, fun and entertaining.

Fort Bliss, Texas

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Military, Park

In an effort to present a more accurate picture of Fort Bliss at Magoffinsville site, the buildings now house “period rooms” representing life at the post and surrounding area in 1857. The garrison then consisted of several companies of the 8th Infantry and a company Regiment of Mounted Rifles. Daily activities necessary to house, feed, and maintain a military force at a remote frontier outpost are interpreted in the period rooms and work yard. All of the uniforms, tools, and equipment are authentic reproductions (rather than artifacts) to permit their use by trained, costumed interpreters during school programs and special events.

El Paso, Texas

History

The El Paso City Museums derive originally from the International Museum, a one-time private institution, which was located in the old Turney home at 1201 Montana. The collections were eclectic, containing items of natural history and world culture, as well as some art and local history.

In the late 1950s, an arrangement was made with the Kress Foundation for a "permanent" loan of medieval and renaissance art. At that time, the building and the collections were turned over to the City, in return for City staffing and maintenance.

El Paso, Texas

Zoo

El Paso Zoo in El Paso, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

El Paso, Texas

History, Historic House

A stricking adobe structure, this site explores the stories of a multicultural family that influenced the development of the Southwest borderlands. The Home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example of Territorial style architecture and features a center courtyard and peaceful landscape. Explore the home's authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of a prominent El Paso family.