THE EL PASO MUSEUM OF HISTORY

    The New Museum

  • New 2-story building in downtown El Paso’s cultural district
  • 15,000 square feet of exhibit space
  • 2 new permanent exhibits on El Paso history
    • El Paso A to Z: a self-directed, bilingual exhibit celebrating El Paso
    • The Changing Pass: a loose chronology covering 400 years of regional history
  • Vision for the new El Paso Museum of History:
    • Be a strong heritage tourism partner
    • Build a stronger collection with relevance to community memory
    • Provide innovative public programs
    • Be a flexible resource for educators
    • Present quality exhibitions
  • Expected to open in late Fall 2006

invitation to the Groundbreaking Ceremony, March 22, 2004

 

If you have any questions, please call the El Paso Museum of History at: (915) 858-1928

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a new look

a compass rises behind the southwestern landscape on the Museum’s brandmark, pointing to the many prehistoric and historic roads that met at the City of the Pass.


architectural concept drawing of the new 2-story building, located in downtown El Paso at Cleveland Square (the corner of Santa Fe and Franklin).

a new building
new exhibits

 

 

 

The Changing Pass: a loose chronology covering 400 years of regional history.

El Paso A to Z: a self-directed bilingual exhibit celebrating El Paso.



about the past! Main Door Handle of the Armed Services Y.M.C.A. on San Francisco Street, from 1924 until 1969. The handle has been worn smooth by the thousands of men in uniform who have passed through that door

Temporary closure of EPMH


    
 
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