Downtown Museum Tour
By El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau
05/19/2009
Visit Downtown El Paso!
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- Five World-class Museums within walking distance
- Samuel H. Kress Collection exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Art
- Kid- friendly Insights Science Museum and Lynx Exhibits
- Savor authentic Mexican cuisine at Leo’s
- The Dome Bar featuring a 25 ft. Tiffany glass dome
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 1
El Paso Holocaust Museum
The eye-opening exhibits honors those who perished and those who survived as well as educates the public on the history.
Located at 715 N. Oregon.
El Paso Museum of History
El Paso A to Z! Immerse yourself in history as you would have lived it and experience 400 years of regional history in one unforgettable, three part exhibit. Located at 510 Santa Fe Street. Admission is Free.
Insights Science Museum
This hands-on museum offers exciting exhibits on electricity, bending light, optical illusions and magnetism to keep children and adults busy. The museum also features traveling exhibits, which are always elaborate productions. Located at 505 Santa Fe Street (Across from the History Museum).
El Paso Scottish Rite Library, Archives and Museum
Devoted to the exhibition, care and study of Masonic books, prints, and antiques; the Scottish Rite reflects the history and experience of Freemasons in American culture and around the world. The Museum holds items of general interest, including Masonic documents, jewelry, ceramics, glassware, American flags, photographs and memorabilia. The Museum is open from 10 am-2 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays excluding National holidays.
Lunch at Leo’s Mexican Food
Leo’s has become an El Paso institution, and falls into the category of “El Paso comfort food.” Enjoy authentic Mexican favorites like Chile Mole, Flautas,
Tri-Color Enchiladas, and much more.
El Paso Museum of Art
The museum is home to the Samuel H. Kress Collection, 13th -18th century American art, 18th-19th century Mexican colonial art and various contemporary art from the southwest US and Mexico. Located at One Arts Festival Plaza (One Block down from the History Museum). Admission is Free.
LYNX Exhibits
Lynx Exhibits features traveling exhibits in the approximately 10,000 sq. ft. space. Each exhibit is a full blown production providing a truly unique learning experience. Children of all ages are challenged to learn in a fun and exciting way. Work with your children in a team to solve puzzles or watch in delight as your children successfully master a variety of brain teasers. Exhibit themes range from robots to insects, changing on average every three months
Located on 300 San Antonio (One block right off Santa Fe Street).
Railroad Transportation Museum of El Paso
El Paso’s 400 years of transportation history is illustrated here. Enjoy the history behind the various modes of transportation that call El Paso home! See the famous Locomotive No. 1, mule cars, streetcars, steam dummies and more.
Located on 400 San Antonio (About one block down from LYNX Exhibits), Admission is Free.
Dinner at the Camino Real Hotel
The Camino Real Hotel offers visitors with a variety of dining options. Choose from casual dining at Azuelejos, a beautiful “Mexican tiled” setting featuring regional Mexican cuisine or the upscale Dome Restaurant providing a variety of local favorites in a magnificent ballroom setting. End your evening in the Dome Bar under the priceless Tiffany Dome, which is 25 ft. in diameter and is suspended by wires.
All museums listed are closed Mondays.