 The sign outside the El Paso Museum of Archaeology with the Franklin Mountains in the background. | |
  El Paso Museum of Archaeology Location in Texas | |
| Established | 1977 |
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| Location | 4301 Transmountain Road, El Paso, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31°53′56″N 106°26′27″W / 31.898804°N 106.440842°W |
| Type | Archaeology |
| Website | El Paso Museum of Archeology |
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology presents information about the prehistory of the area surrounding El Paso, Texas. The museum is located in Wilderness Park, and is adjacent to the National Border Patrol Museum at the base of the Franklin Mountains, surrounded by Castner Range National Monument. It is located near several archaeological sites, including rock art in the Franklin Mountains and Mogollon pueblo sites.[1] The museum attracts about 42,000 visitors every year.[2]
- ^ Burge, David (November 21, 2011). "Curator of Archaeology Museum Wants Focus to be on El Paso". El Paso Times. Retrieved May 2, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Burge, David (February 6, 2012). "A Future for the Past: The El Paso Museum of Archaeology on Right Path, Says Director". El Paso Times. Retrieved May 2, 2015.[permanent dead link]