Museum of Archaeology

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology tells the story of the first inhabitants of the El Paso area, the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico. Dioramas and exhibits in the museum narrate and depict American Indian lives and display their material culture from the Paleoindian hunters of the Ice Age to their modern Indian descendants. The exhibits and their content are periodically changed to reflect the scope of the museum’s collections and the interests of the community.

The museum’s grounds include 15 acres of nature trails, outdoor exhibits, and a desert garden with more than 250 varieties of native plants. There is also a gazebo for family picnics and small group activities.

Free Group Tours:
Daily except Monday, year-round
Free with two weeks advance reservation

We offer free tours daily except Mondays. Two weeks advance reservation is required. School, youth and adult groups are welcome. Tours of the galleries and the main trail are available. For further details and to schedule a tour, please call 915-755-4332 or email guidamr@elpasotexas.gov.

Location:

4301 Transmountain Road
El Paso, TX 79924

We are located at the base of the Franklin Mountains, on Transmountain Road just west of U.S. Highway 54.

Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
Sunday Noon to 5:00 PM
Monday Closed

Also closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Contact Us:

Phone: (915) 755-4332
Fax: (915) 759-6824
Email: archaeologymuseum@elpasotexas.gov