El Paso Museum of History — Attraction in El Paso

I visited the El Paso History Museum expecting a comprehensive and balanced exploration of the city’s rich history, but I left deeply disappointed by the uneven and biased presentation. The tour guide spent an excessive 20 minutes dissecting every single piece in the queer exhibit, delving into minute details that felt repetitive and overly drawn out. While the exhibit itself was interesting, the disproportionate focus came at the expense of the museum’s other sections. Every other area—covering El Paso’s cultural, industrial, and historical milestones—received a mere 3 minutes of explanation, with a rushed 5-minute walkthrough for entire exhibits. Important artifacts and stories were glossed over, leaving me with little understanding of the broader context of El Paso’s past. It felt like the guide had a personal agenda, prioritizing one narrative while neglecting the museum’s diverse collection. The lack of balance made the experience feel incomplete and frustrating. I wouldn’t recommend this museum to anyone seeking a well-rounded view of El...

This free museum is well laid out, airy and spacious with several interesting sets of exhibits.

We spent two hours here wandering around and particularly appreciated the thoughtful and inclusive historical narrative.

There are excellent accommodations for breastfeeding, sensory issues, wheelchairs etc. and staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

I didn’t post too many photos of exhibits so you can discover them yourself, but you will walk away with a thorough overview of the history of the area for all inhabitants. There are areas of focus such as local neighborhoods and Black history. All signage is in English and Spanish with...

Amazing visit to the museum today. First, the museum admission is free, relying on memberships and donations. DIGIE the six screen digital wall starts your visit outside with the ability to look at the city from the interactive perspective, on a timeline or based on interest (aviation, hospitality etc). The museum features some beautifully preserved artificats, showcases the history of El Paso Community College (currently celebrating its 50th year).

This museum has so much more than meets the eye. Youre able to complete the visit in 1 hour of you need to but I reccomend at least...