El Paso Museum of Archaeology

El Paso, Texas

El Paso Museum of Archaeology

Location: El Paso, Texas
Category: Museums

About

Prehistoric Heritage Museum

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology is located in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains. It is dedicated to the study and preservation of the prehistoric and historic cultures of the El Paso region and the greater Southwest.

The museum features exhibits on the Paleoindian, Archaic, and Formative periods, as well as outdoor nature trails that showcase native plants and reconstructed pueblo ruins. It offers educational programs that connect visitors with the area's ancient past.