El Paso Museum of Archaeology — Attraction in Chaparral

Free. I don’t know how anyone can complain about a free museum that has so many exhibits, and items on loan from other museums as well.

The parking was more than adequate for my own very large vehicle and even a couple pulling a 30’ trailer. Lot was clean, had a little garden, trails, blooming flowers, little birds nesting and all sorts of fun to be had.

The exhibits range from inclosed glass cases to full on shelters ranging from the lithic period to more modern adobe examples used used by indigenous peoples right up to today. Lots of their baskets, beads, tools, weapons, art, etc.

Bathrooms are super clean to an impressive level.

Staff is very helpful and friendly.

While it’s free, donations are excepted, although, there not gonna state at you until you give lol, their way to laidback for such things.

Very cool place, traditional music in the background, I have lots of photos, but go see it, better experienced in real life than on a screen kinda thing. Bring...

My son has attended their camps as well as their functions. I cannot stress this enough but this is a very nice place. The people that work here are extremely knowledgeable and make it entertaining. The museum is very good but short; but, they do offer camps and events that make it very fun, they make you actually want to go hiking and look for ancient artifacts. They make finding pottery and paintings more interesting as they show you meaning in these items. I typically deal with Brooke, she is awesome and makes the kids really enjoy themselves, she is the best. The volunteers for the museum are also incredible. Their knowledge and love for this stuff is infectious and makes you...

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology is small museum situated in a wilderness park of the Northeast of El Paso. The museum was founded in 1977 in a site were number of archaeological sites in the area have been found. The museum offers a great collection of artifacts which focus on the prehistory and culture of El Paso area and the Southwest. Their exhibitions are very educational as well as conferences open to the public. In the Spring the museum has a festival of the Yellow Poppy. there is also a free archery classes every Saturday. And finally, I really enjoy the walk nature trails on their 15 acres with more than 250 varieties of Chihuahua Desert...