National Border Patrol Museum
- History museum
- Regional draw
- El Paso
National Border Patrol Museum presents the history of the United States Border Patrol through vehicles, uniforms, photographs, and other collections.
Its El Paso setting connects an institutional history with the wider border region. The museum is a visitor attraction separate from active government checkpoints or operational facilities.
Check current opening hours and gallery notices before arriving on Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive. The firearms exhibit is being updated, with a selection temporarily shown elsewhere and reopening planned later in 2026. Group tours require their own arrangements, and visitors should review accessibility and museum policies before arrival.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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