National Border Patrol Museum
El Paso, Texas
Description

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History

The U. S. Border Patrol Museum and Memorial Library started in 1985 at the Cortez building in downtown El Paso. A new location was secured in 1993 with funding to construct a new museum. Construction began in April 1993 and finished in November 1993. The grand opening was in February 1994. Today, the museum exhibits many aspects of Border Patrol activities throughout the U.S.

Artifact Collections

Air Operations: 900, All U. S., 1941-present; B. P. Academy: 2000, South/Southwest U. S., 1938-present; Alien Apprehension: 1,100, U. S., 1930-present; B. P. Boats: 120, All U. S., 1950-present; B. P. Canine: 45, Southwest, 1980-present; B. P. Communication: 200, All U. S., 1930-present; Documents: 6,000, All U. S., 1930-present; Drug Awareness: 150, All U. S., 1960-present; I. N. S.: 40, Southwest, 1960-present; Oneto Memorial: 58, California, 1918-present; Mounted Guard: 21, Texas/Arizona, 1900-24; Newspapers: 1,500, All U. S. 1924-present; B. P. Sectors: 10,000, All U. S., 1924-present; The Border: 200, All U. S., 1924-present; Tools/Trade: 50, All U. S.,1924-present; Uniforms: 100,All U. S., 1924-present B. P. Vehicles: 19, All U. S., 1924-present;B. P. Weapons: 72, All U. S., 1918-present;

Temporary exhibit: Every 6 months (Jan-June-Jan), one sector in the U. S. will set up a temporary exhibit.

Research Collections

Various books on Border Patrol history, law, and immigration law. These books will be available for research.

Programs

One-hour tours, scheduled in advance, conducted by staffperson with the assistance of the K-9 and/or RAD (ROBOT) when available; not available for loan. We also have a 12 - 15 minute videos which are shown during guided tours or when requested.

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