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4.7 (29 reviews)
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K.C. L.

This museum was amazing. It definitely exceeded my expectations. I went on a Saturday right when they opened at 1. The displays, information, just everything was extremely touching and I recommend checking it out! I also appreciate how they have a memorial dedicated to holocaust survivors who actually moved to/still reside in El Paso.

Valentina M.

This is a great I went to the El Paso holocaust museum during the morning. I learned so much. They walked you through history. I high recommend you to go early in the day. I went around 11 am and was empty. Was there for 45-60 mins

Sakino T.

This place is amazing. It gives you an opportunity to learn about the horrific history and it is for free. It is very informative and it will for sure give you an impact when you see some of the photos. There is a guy (I suppose he's the owner and survivor of holocaust) walking around and offering you a guided tour, in case you have any questions. It's open even on Sunday so I'd definitely recommend you to check out the place if you have a chance.

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Tanya Y.

Whether you have a vast knowledge of the Holocaust or a simple understanding, the El Paso Holocaust Museum will be one of the most informative experiences you've ever had. I went to the Holocaust Museum once when I was in high school, but I didn't actually get to experience it since I was there more in the entity of photographer and babysitter (no flash photography). This week I was with my friend, Nugget, waiting for his sister to get out of class and while trying to figure something out to do I suggested the Holocaust Museum. Since I didn't really remember a whole lot from the museum, I assumed we'd be in and out in 30 minutes or under. We spent a little over an hour and a half here. There's a lot of info to soak in. When we walked in, we were directed to sign-in by a lady seated behind the counter. After we had put all of our info we were directed to a dark room with about twelve chairs and a screen. Before you journey through the museum, you are able to watch a fifteen minute video/documentary about the Holocaust, how this museum came to be, and Henry Kellen. Prior to seeing this video I hadn't realized that the original museum had burned down in 2001. I can't imagine losing history that someone had worked so hard to track down and protect, that's truly awful. But as it turns out, many in the community embraced the rebuild of the museum and that is why we are able to come to this truly amazing museum today. After the video and checking out the paintings and photograph of Henry Kellen and his wife (their story alone is truly moving) we made our way to the actual exhibits. As soon as you walk in you'll notice periodically there are large panels with timelines on them as well as a blurb that ties together the exhibits and pieces you see on display. Each section also has a video that accompanies the exhibits which is all very informative. There are a lot of authentic items throughout the museum and a few replicas as well (I like to believe the tub of cyanide is a replica made with chalk). While most exhibits are permanent, they do occasionally bring in moving exhibits...September is supposed to have a "Notes of the Holocaust" exhibit. The museum also recreates certain notorious events that many went through during the Holocaust like a train car, the streets of Germany, and a dining room (among a couple others). The dining room you aren't able to go through, but to look at through glass. It's the very first exhibit you see. It makes you think about your own family and what it would be like to leave everything behind, whether it's because you were being transported to a ghetto or going into hiding. The train car made my heart drop. As much as I've read about this part of the Holocaust, seen videos, and pictures, I just wasn't ready for the overwhelming feeling of suffocation. It's quite small and even though it was only Nugget and me in the car, imagining twenty people with us seemed crazy, one hundred was unimaginable. The streets of Germany exhibit just brought everything that I've seen and read about to reality for me. The flow of this museum couldn't be any better. The final two rooms are very uplifting and focus on those who survived the Holocaust, remembering those that were less fortunate, and those that helped. It's amazing reading about all of those who did what they knew was right even though it jeopardized their own life and their family's. This museum does a whole lot more than just talk about history, it let's you walk through it and that is something I greatly appreciate. Between the panels, videos, and actual exhibits I feel as though I left this museum with a greater knowledge of the Holocaust in two hours than I've ever had from the years spent reading textbooks in school.

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Mind sobering experience q d a need that go if you are in the area to see how our fellow man where treated by their fellow man .

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What a somber experience. Museum is quite an amazing experience. Truly sad what had happened. In my opinion it's a must see!!

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Small but great , informational . Very interesting items . Polite people . Kids really enjoyed it !

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El Paso Museum of Art

El Paso Museum of Art

4.3
(40 reviews)
0.3 mi

My recent visit to the museum was to spend time in the galleries devoted to the Old Masters, a…read morecollection overwhelmingly due to the Kress donation. Kress was a discount store from many decades ago. Mr. Kress had assembled a truly monumental collection. Upon his death, paintings were given to quite a number of art museums around the country. The El Paso Museum of Art is one of them. I'm always blown away whenever I see the paintings donated by Kress in various museums that I've visited. I think that this museum received an especially vigorous selection and so many of the works on display seem so fresh and bright. These aren't lesser works by iconic artists, either. These are amazing and the collection alone make this museum a must-see. My favorite work on display is Vincenzo Catena's 'Portrait of a Woman', an oil on canvas work from about 1520-25; oil on canvas. The young woman staring directly at the viewer looks quite modern-day as if she's posing for a selfie to show off her finery; and, what finery it is: red velvet and fur with a large-jeweled broach. This is where Catena is also showing off: his skill in making the velvet and fur seem so real. This is quite the lush painting. I was also sure to visit a selection of paintings on the first level that presented works by local students. My favorite was Zoey Odette Valles' 'Tumbled Away, an acrylic on canvas piece that seemed ready for the permanent collection. Well done, Zoey! Some museums are hindered by their spaces. This museum falls into that category. This is an overhauled Greyhound bus station that I remember using years ago when I'd travel with a little backpack across the country. The space works as well as they can make it work and the engagement with the local community is truly impressive. However, if this museum's collection were in a truly dedicated space, people would trek here just for the art.

The employees started ushering us out 20 minutes before closing. We were waiting for our Uber 5…read moreminutes before closing by the doors, and they rudely told us we couldn't wait inside. While the art is beautiful, the employees were rude and made visitors feel unwelcome.

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Denise Brown; Fall; 1994; gesso-prepared tar paper, scored and inlaid with dried pigments and gold
Denise Brown; Fall; 1994; gesso-prepared tar paper, scored and inlaid with dried pigments and gold
Denise Brown; Spring; 1994; gesso-prepared tar paper, scored and inlaid with dried pigments and gold

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Denise Brown; Spring; 1994; gesso-prepared tar paper, scored and inlaid with dried pigments and gold
Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums

Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums

4.3
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Located on Ft Bliss, this very large building holds a number of tanks, artillery, and other…read morevehicles used over he years by the US and other Armies. There is not a lot other than these various military vehicles in the building, in fact it is probably more than half empty space, so lots of room for growth. Still, it provides a great opportunity to get up close and personal with every major tank iteration the Army ever used. All are hands off, but each has a nice poster with the very basic information about the vehicle. Didn't take long to wander through but enjoyable experience as an Air Force veteran from the Desert Storm era.

Visiting Family at Fort Bliss and was lucky enough to visit Old Ironside Museum. There is a lot of…read morehistory to see here and learn about. It has a variety of exhibits from different time eras in our history. They have a variety of military vehicles on display ranging from tanks to helicopters and others too. The exhibits have great information on vehicles, weapons and arsenal use during time of past wars. Great way to learn how our country is being protected from outside threats. There is lots of memorabilia to see inside of the museum. Camp sites, uniforms, lots of guns, medals, and an activity center for the kids to color and draw. They have uniforms and prop guns available for you to take some souvenir photos. We came on a scorching hot day in the triple digits so I briefly viewed the vehicles they had displayed outside. This museum gives you a different perspective of the vehicles used in trainings and combat. If you would like to visit the museum you will need clearance to come onto Fort Bliss. Come to the visitor center and they can help you out with that. Th museum is free to visit.

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International Museum of Art

International Museum of Art

3.4
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I stumbled upon this museum while camping at the state park and needed a day off from the heat…read more This museum is definitely on the quirky side with a wide range of art as previously mentioned - I'll elaborate more in below paragraphs. I can't help but laugh at the "underfunded" comments. This is a local, unique museum: not a MoMA or Dallas Museum of Art with deep pocketed patrons/esses. I don't know of a single small museum that is rolling in extra funds and endowments to afford multiple curators or purchasing well-known works. Help them out and leave a donation if you feel offended by it! I went on a Sunday and there were two artists in person at the museum that were talking to and interacting with guests about their work. They made it a point to talk to every single person in the museum. It was really great to hear about their process and what their works mean to them. The museum features many varieties of exhibits; pre-colonial, Asian, bronze casts, furniture, photography, a huge display of local artist's work, and a case of creepy, definitely not-haunted dolls in the basement. Everyone in your party will find an exhibit they like. I enjoyed a set of tapestries by a local artist and am attaching a picture. Overall, I would recommend visiting this museum! The multiple exhibits, pride in local history, and visiting local artists are high points to this place. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - I don't mind that they kept out of the way and I had freedom to explore wherever I wanted. No entrance fee, clean bathrooms, and private parking lot are available. Minus one star for a couple of rooms feeling incomplete.

I was invited to join the celebration of the 10th year of The City Magazine - "10 years - 100…read moreissues - 1,000,000 in circulation!" As a transplant I have never heard of the magazine before, but it's wonderful to see people come out and support the legacy that they're building. I knew not one soul there besides the police officer on duty helping out, and I ended up talking to him the whole night. I guess I'm more of the "help" type than a guest. They had cute desserts and a wine bar, and everyone was dressed to the nines! I was dressed like a 3, I can't be bothered nowadays, being so hot to suffer in a tight dress or heels. I'll leave it to Miss Texas 2021 and the other gorgeous ladies in attendance. I'll just gorge myself with the deserts. It was held at the International Museum of Art which is a really beautiful space, albeit hot and cold at times. They have the magazine on display right now and the museum is run on donations. Come check it out and see the treasures they hold. When I was in Paris they used to have these small museums free everywhere and the locals loved going to them as a family outings, it's part of their culture to embrace art and social studies. We're lucky to have similar museums in El Paso. International Museum of Art (915) 543-6747 https://maps.app.goo.gl/UxMJiEujP5Dhif9j7

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