Current Exhibits

Exhibits

El Paso A to Z

December 24, 2016

El Paso A to Z encompasses all the letters in both the English and Spanish alphabet. Objects and images used thought this exhibit can have multiple homes and will often not make sense at first. Artifacts such as a dance costume loaned to us by Mrs. Rosa Guerrero, a taxidermied 'bear,' the Amigo Man sign from the 1950'. As well as never seen before objects like the, Mexican Revolution Movie Poster that is newly remounted and framed.

Woman’s Club of El Paso: A vital force since 1894

May 7, 2016 – April 22, 2017

The Woman’s Club of El Paso has been a vital force in our community for well over a century. Anchored in their historic clubhouse on Mesa St., the non-profit organization meets monthly to offer educational and cultural opportunities for the enjoyment of their members. The exhibit, created by the Between Design Firm, celebrates the 100^th anniversary of the clubhouse and many of the organization’s achievements. It features several artifacts from the Woman’s Club’s private collection along with artifacts from the museum’s collection.

To hear the Woman's Club of El Paso Song and to view other media please visit DIGIE.org

Neighborhoods and Shared Memories

Permanent

Neighborhood and shared memories

Neighborhoods and Shared Memories is composed of cherished photographs, personal mementos and keepsakes from past and present residents of Chihuahuita and El Segundo Barrio. The exhibit is scheduled to feature a new set of neighborhoods every few years. It seeks to preserve, interpret, and increase an appreciation for neighborhood-based history.

The Changing Pass

Permanent

A traditional, chronological journey through major events and influences that have shaped El Paso into the city we experience today. The cannon (foreground) is from the Mexican Revolution period, around 1910. The ox-cart was used to haul goods along the Camino Real (King's Road) reaching from Santa Fe, NM to Mexico City.

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