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El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901, United States
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Di
Review №1

I remember coming here before and the art is just so shocking and cool. Most of the art makes u feel like u are in Europe.

Ch
Review №2

I spent a good chunk of m my afternoon there a few weeks ago with my mother. Lots of wonderful things for your eyes to soak up! I highly suggest the Julie Speed exhibit before it disappears. She had become one of my favorite artists! Her attention to detail is quite fulfilling!

Le
Review №3

A very enjoyable visit lots of space a very warm welcome nice atmosphere very open concept lots of space a gift shop, all the staff members were very polite professional.Very interesting pieces of art donated from different places.

Na
Review №4

The museum is going thru some remodeling and more than half was closed. I did enjoy the few art work that was displayed

Ch
Review №5

100% you should visitJust make sure you look at the times they are open. They have to paintings that I look forward to seeing every time. One is a cove of water crashing, and another is an Italian boat pier area. A lot of history and worth your time.

Oj
Review №6

Super awesome museum! Loved the layout and all the content. A must see!!

Em
Review №7

I love the place. Just wish there was more! Im a big supporter of anything to do with art here in El Paso and this is as good as it gets for now! Hope theres more added soon and hey, its free so stop by!

JO
Review №8

Awesome exhibits throughout the museum!! Really like how they showcase local artists. You really get a feel of the pride and heritage of the city through each exhibit.

Ga
Review №9

Really lovely and relaxing place to enjoy art pieces from local El Paso artists to 1600s Italian painters. Located in downtown El Paso so it is a great spot to stop at while walking around and enjoying the scenery the city has to offer.

Al
Review №10

The Julie Speed exhibit was a great find while I was there. Beautiful museum, even the bathroom was a work of art !!

Ec
Review №11

Beautiful collection of Modern Art. Family-friendly. Has a wide selection of things for your family to get together and look at and then discuss and expose yourself to the world outside of your family unit. Business place twice found new things each time good job

Ch
Review №12

Love going to the art museum. The art is interesting to look at and tells its own story. We went on a Saturday morning and it wasnt too busy. Take time and enjoy the art!

Au
Review №13

This is just another example of the culture and wonderful art of the south west. Admission is free. Take the railcar. El Paso is my Sunday fun day. Do it you wont regret it.

Ub
Review №14

Wonderful exhibition of 3D space by Laura Turon. She brought a bus that represented a bending lattice inside of it. She made it so well that one can feel the space being bent inside.

Ji
Review №15

Absolutely a must if your downtown, the art work changes so there is always something fresh and new to see here. My wife and I have been here as part of a date night, and we have also gone as a family with our son. You have to check this place out.

Da
Review №16

The El Paso Museum if art is a really good showcase of art in general but more specifically of El Pasoan Art. I had to go for a school project but ended up seriously intrigued by some of the art pieces. The ambient and quietness of the museum is also a plus. This really lets you enjoy and reminisce on every piece of art and really concentrate on the intricate pieces.

To
Review №17

This place was awesome. First time there, and everyone was helpful and friendly... All the way down to the security guards. Recommend to anyone to give it a tour.

Li
Review №18

Theres always something new and surprising to see.It is a rewarding cultural experience every time!

Ma
Review №19

I had a great time and got to look at some amazing pieces.....A great place to take the family on a little day trip and the admission is free A+.

Te
Review №20

I enjoy the music concerts Pro Musica brings for the public; free of charge. The exhibits are good & community activities and art classes are also offered to the public.

Pe
Review №21

The EPMA is a very cool place to go. *FULL DISCLOSURE- My wife works there and gives me the inner scoop.The museum store is my favorite place to go besides the exhibits. Partly because the store always has really neat stuff for the artists in your life and there’s always something fresh and original. However I mostly buy stuff from the store because a lot of the items are MADE by LOCAL ARTISTS and a portion of your purchase goes to them so they can keep creating more of what they love. As artists ourselves my wife and I fully believe in supporting/buying locally.The museum also has workshops and other events going on for the whole family. So if you want to know about what’s going on just stop in by the store or check out the website and you’ll get whatever questions you have answered.Also please remember that when you go please be respectful not only of the museum but of the folks that work there and PLEASE DO NOT COMPLAIN about the the prices of the items. There has to be a profit made not only to keep the store going but the local artists that help contribute items for sale at the store. These folks work hard not only to keep creating fresh original artwork but also to support their families so please keep that in mind.So go enjoy the museum and have fun.

Sa
Review №22

A good place to spend time and admire art. A good activity for any day of the week.. except Mondays because its closed.

Mi
Review №23

OkTom Lea exhibit, including wartime art. Evening event with costumes for day of the dead.Ive always liked this museum so getting in with my camera on a special night when the crowd energy was up was a great experience.Id like to acknowledge the extra security who were present but not intruding on the enjoyment of the festivities.

Je
Review №24

Small museum right in the heart of El Paso with great local art and surprisingly big name artists’ work, such as Jeff Koons. Large sculptures and changing exhibits. Area for kids where they can create their own art. No entrance fee, and a great gift shop. Only drawback is parking a about a block or so away, but not a big deal. Don’t miss this museum and make a donation on your way out.

To
Review №25

New interactive art, great new artists... Bravo to the curator right now... The Museum is really exceptional right now!!!

Na
Review №26

Loved it! Would like to take a class there

Es
Review №27

Great museum with permanent and changing exhibits. Nice gift shop also.

Ma
Review №28

Great exhibition. Please add more tributes depicting contributions from African Americans, a valuable part of American history. Thank you.

La
Review №29

I just love the Mexican religious art!

Da
Review №30

Small museum with a unique collection and well curated exhibits.Lots of activities for families. Went with my nephew who had a lot of fun painting his own tiles.

La
Review №31

This is a really nice museum. Great place for the kids and parents at the same time. The place to appreciate the beautiful culture, to see amazing european art. So interesting and beautiful. Totally recommended to visit this museum. Besides its free, but if you wish they have a donation box.

Er
Review №32

Amazing place to visit.

Ja
Review №33

My light artist saw him in person im so proud of your talent and thanks for allowing me to share you to the world.

Ke
Review №34

Really cool exhibits especially for a free public art museum. Lots of interesting upcoming events etc. Definitely worth checking out. Plenty of close parking available for reasonable prices.

Dr
Review №35

Unusual atmosphere created by the mixed styles of Art. If you want to discover the history of El Paso, you will find a good combination of modern and elder art collected in one place.

La
Review №36

Great art displayed. Viewed some of the collection from Cheech Marin. Powerful stuff. They change displays so you can always see something different. Admission is free.

Am
Review №37

Great place to go and see art from local artists and little family activities inside. All free.

Ju
Review №38

Truly wonderful experience if you can appreciate every stroke of genius that come from every painters brush

je
Review №39

Free your mind. The rest will follow. Im like 50/50 on how adventures pan out... thats me being honest... but its art and how much better can it get! Trust me and do it. If your skeptical... If anything...Go for the air conditioner on a July afternoon, and give it a genuine chance. Your mind and heart deserve that. :)

Au
Review №40

It was under renovation when I went, so there wasnt anything to see. Will need to go back one its fully open

Lo
Review №41

Very peaceful place, open to the public. Ive had the opportunity to volunteer here. Its a big area to have fun and spend some time with friends.

Fr
Review №42

Extraordinary & FreeWe loved every aspect of ItLOVE IT

Je
Review №43

Very clean, spacious, the art is Beautiful. They have a toddler area as well as a store.There is also a ceramics class .

Mi
Review №44

They have made some amazing, strategic, updates to both staff and facilities.If you havent been in a while, ...pack up the babies, and grab the old lady, and head to the show...

Da
Review №45

Great collection of mostly local artists, both contemporary and historical. Spacious galleries are well laid out.

Be
Review №46

I install the text for exhibit title walls, so I see the exhibits before they are open to the public. There are selecions from the permanent collection as well as special or limited engagement exhibits that change frequently. A visit is well worth your time!

Lo
Review №47

I really like it here! Its so relaxing, and I love to see all of the art, and its even more fun when you bring family! Definitely recommend to relax if you enjoy admiring art

Ma
Review №48

Our Museum of Art always brings us Amazing Exhibits!

Ma
Review №49

I am not really into museums but I enjoyed our visit. I really liked the plate of pasta that was a picture.

Bl
Review №50

Saw parts of the museum I havent seen before it was awesome I really liked it

Ch
Review №51

Small but eclectic collection with some nice surprises. Free admission but difficult parking downtown.

Cr
Review №52

This museum exceeded all expectations for a free art museum. The permanent collection was nice, but I LOVED the Transborder exhibit in collaboration with their sister museum in Ciudad Juarez. It was very interesting. Absolutely worth a visit, especially when its too hot out to be outdoors. Super awesome museum. Nice selection of exhibitions. Staff is extremely friendly. Quiet atmosphere to take in the art without distraction. Very good vibe in this museum. Highly recommend.

Do
Review №53

Great opportunity to promote childrens art work. Painter, James Drake, selected 11 drawings of my daughter to be on display. Theres no charge to attend this museum...

wi
Review №54

I enjoyed the art museum everybody should come and visit Thanks from Mr Faucet Fix

Ma
Review №55

Always good to just relax and see great art.

Re
Review №56

A small museum but has a great collection of art inspired by the local area. Surprisingly good selection dedicated to more classical and modern art forms as well.Overall, I was impressed by the total collection and think it would be worth going back to again in the future.

A
Review №57

They always have very interesting displays. Perfect for relaxing and walking around.

Be
Review №58

Beautifully kept! Hadnt been here in years. Glad to see they added art rooms! Today they had plenty of crafts available for children. All free of charge!

ch
Review №59

Wonderful art, free, calm and relaxing to stroll through, most of the art stays but there are a few events a month, check those out on their website !

Da
Review №60

Wonderful place to learn and spend time wondering around.

ju
Review №61

Beautifull. Enjoyable great art.love the religious art

Jo
Review №62

Right in downtown El Paso. Good amount of space. Has a gift shop. The artists on display on the first floor were modern and some local. The rest of the building has excellent colonial art including the bust if George Washington that was used for the dollar bill.

Ca
Review №63

Refreshing art. Heavy on the local and Latinx art

Je
Review №64

The El paso museum of art has a giant building that is very cool to walk around and see the art. There is less national art and a lot more of local art. It has elevator access to the seconds floor and the part that made it get rated higher stars here is the classes they offer at I guess affordable prices since I think they provide some or all of the materials.

Li
Review №65

Visiting for the Day of the Dead. Had a great day out with a friend.

Ri
Review №66

Loved all aspects of this wonderful art museum! If you can, spend the day and check it out!

Ho
Review №67

More fun than I anticipated :) free to go

Ju
Review №68

Always enjoy visiting the art museum, they currently have a great Tom Lea exhibit!

Tr
Review №69

Beautiful quaint museum in the heart of downtown El Paso. Free admission & two floors of lovely art decorating the blank walls. There’s even a nifty gift shop in the front entrance. Not quite a day trip since the museum is fairly small but if you are in the area stop by after grabbing some lunch or running errands in the city

An
Review №70

Great place to visit and take in the beauty of creativity.

Br
Review №71

Good to visit. Nice wall mural at the exterior.

Lu
Review №72

Ted Talks for Chalk The Block 2018 were amazing.

Gr
Review №73

How can you go wrong with a free art museum. I really enjoyed the western art. The first floor is a changing exibit. The upstairs is heavily European finishing out with the western art. No backpacks but they do have a closet you can put them in. We went on a weekday and it was not crowded at all.

am
Review №74

Got to be ready for hot weather. Beautiful place and welcoming people.

ho
Review №75

This is my favorite museum at El Paso since the exhibition change regularly. Also, sometimes there are workshops that are free and open to the public. The best time to come (in my opinion) is during day of the dead. One time I spent my time painting skulls and looking at the ofrendas. Plus, its free!

jO
Review №76

Local and Nationwide artists have exhibitions here. Beautiful work.

Jo
Review №77

The place is great, the stuff super friendly, loved it

Ca
Review №78

Beautiful place, have to go again. Make sure and take time to enjoy and take in the work.

Sa
Review №79

It was my first time at the art museum and I was pleasantly surprised. There are various collections and there is lots of space so that you can move around and appreciate the various works of art. The gift shop has a nice collection of assorted gifts. I would recommend the museum to locals and visitors.

Re
Review №80

A small museum with some good things

Sa
Review №81

Been a time since Ive been there. Its a great place to be!

Dr
Review №82

Even though theres not allot of exhibits to look at. The art thats there will take a minute to look at. Enjoy I did.

An
Review №83

This place used to have a lot more exhibitions in the past now all you need is a good 15 minutes and your done it needs to be the way it used to be

Ga
Review №84

Beautiful building and great collection of a wide variety of art and great El Paso art. The extinct exhibit is especially moving.

Zo
Review №85

Meh it was fun to take mene pictures

El
Review №86

Taking my daughter to the museum every month she cant get enough of it.

Co
Review №87

This was a good experience. The place was filled with so much history.

El
Review №88

Constantly adding new art. Variety of art styles themes and stuff like that. Never packed. Cool air. Not just paintings it also has amazing sculptures and three dimensional art. Highly recommend checking it out. It also has a gift shop with a variety of cool stuff from books to pins to soap.

El
Review №89

It is nice we have this here but I wasnt impressed with any of the artwork. Its pretty small. I took a group of 15 young girls here for a class activity and everyone was done looking around after 45 minutes.

Le
Review №90

Love this place, very accessible. Full of our heritage an culture.

Lu
Review №91

Awesome display of El Paso Great and Finest Artist Tom Lea! Take your Family to see this true perspective on War... His books are for sale Too!

Da
Review №92

Has a great collection of art, well maintained. I will recommend visitors to visit this place. The only drawback is the parking lot, there is no or very small parking space so, is better to park your vehicle within by 0.5miles from the museum.

Ru
Review №93

Great place to catch up on art history and learn

An
Review №94

Absolutely excellent. Its free but please make a donation. Wonderfully put together with a lot of borderland references. Great installations. We took an 18 year old and an 11 year old, who absolutely loved it.

Ca
Review №95

Very nice museum...enjoyed Chalk the block...

Ka
Review №96

Excellent exhibit of Jose Posada prints! I loved the layout they used for the exhibition, very well put together with new pieces scattered amongst the museums timeless pieces. Always a treat. :)

Da
Review №97

Awesome spot if youre artsy and in the neighborhood!!!

Yv
Review №98

I brought my daughter here as we both absolutely love art. Something I can cherish that we have in common. I love it here. Needs more artwork :)

Be
Review №99

Beautiful area, lots of pieces of art on display but seemed to be a bit too much of historical art and not alot of contemporary and modern art. But then again one of the wings were closed for construction so will have to revisit later.

K
Review №100

Always fun to visit. Great collections and exhibits.

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  • Address:1 Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901, United States
  • Site:http://www.elpasoartmuseum.org/
  • Phone:+1 915-212-0300
Categories
  • Modern art museum
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–5pm
  • Tuesday:9am–9pm
  • Wednesday:9am–5pm
  • Thursday:9am–5pm
  • Friday:10:15am–4:45pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9am–5pm
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