El Paso Museum of Archaeology

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology is a museum in El Paso that displays findings spanning 14,000 years of human history in the region. The collection features Native American artifacts and objects from early settlers, enhanced by dioramas and rotating exhibitions.

The museum was founded in 1977 and preserves archaeological finds from the El Paso area, northern Mexico, and the greater Southwest region. The collection documents human settlement in the area over many thousands of years.

The museum displays textiles, pottery, and jewelry made by early inhabitants, showing how these people lived and worked in the region. The objects reveal the daily habits and skills of communities that existed long before European contact.

The museum is located in Wilderness Park and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from noon to 5 PM with free admission. The surrounding grounds offer trails and outdoor exhibits that you can explore before or after your visit.

The museum grounds cover a large property with trails featuring over 250 plant species native to the Chihuahuan Desert. Outdoor exhibits about Apache life are integrated directly into this natural setting, offering a different perspective on regional history.

Location: El Paso County

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00

Phone: +19157554332

Website: https://elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum

GPS coordinates: 31.90365,-106.44903

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45