Location: San Elizario
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The 7 Best Museums in San Elizario, Texas (TX)
San Elizario is a city in El Paso County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,603 at the 2010 census. It is part of the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area. It lies on the Rio Grande, which forms the border between the United States and Mexico. The city of Socorro adjoins it on the west and the town of Clint lies to the north.
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1. Pena Gallery+Studio San Elizario
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Los Portales Museum
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Transport yourself into the past as you enter one of the most historic buildings in the area. Los Portales features a museum filled with exhibits celebrating the area's rich and colorful historical legacies. Be amazed of San Elizario's 400 years of significant history that includes the "First Thanksgiving", the Spanish Presidio, San Elizario Salt War of 1877 and El Paso's first county seat. Don't forget that this is also a visitor information center so any questions you may have about the area can be answered.
3. San Elizario Historic District
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Six Galleries and twenty-two Studios line the Historic Art District on Main Street. The Historic town of San Elizario's centerpiece includes restaurants, gift shops, 18 Historic sites, including the San Elizario Chapel, The Presidio (fort) and the Old El Paso County jail, where legend Billy the Kid once roamed. You can also go through the Veterans memorial Museum and the Portales Museum. The Veterans Memorial Walk and Memorial Plaza are also 'must sees'. FREE CONCERT SERIES (FRI & SAT) Hours: Wed-Fri: 10-2/ Sat 10-4/ Sun 12-4.
Reviewed By Juanito_Hayburg - El Paso, United States
My most keen interest in San Elizario, [especially as it is the premier highlight of the domestic side of the “International Ft. Hancock - Las Cruces I-10 Bicycle Bypass”, best way to access our “Hidden Gem of the World, Crossroads of North America, anchored by El Paso, Cd. Juarez & Las Cruces!”] began several years ago when I was frozen out by a vicious Winter storm East of the Hueco Escarpment on US62-180 and forced to return to El Paso—with frozen water bottles! Back then, I resolved to never chance Winter biketouring that route again (until my “reTIRED Biketour!”, 23JAN-17FEB2018), instead focusing on pedaling both countries in the floodplain. Well before El Paso achieved it’s present status, San Elizario was the first county seat, with governmental functions and jail delivering justice along with orderly structure. What has given the jail so much attention is that it is the only lock-up that criminal “Billy the Kid” ever broke into (rescuing a friend). Also well preserved are the adjacent buildings, dating from the mid-19th century. Included is a Presidio (military chapel), Veterans’ Walk, gazebo, plaza, barracks, and a stop for the Butterfield Stagecoach When the county seat was removed to the growing city of El Paso, some 35miles/56kms West, the vibrant community of San Elizario diminished, with many historic buildings converting into art galleries/workshops. That downhill trend has since been reversed when it became incorporated as a city in 2010, and regularly has community activities that bolster the citizenry and visitors alike. This 5-star artists’ colony has my dynamic “Wheel of Approval,”
4. Old El Paso County Jail Museum
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
The Old El Paso County Jail Museum is located in the San Elizario Historic District. The interpretive heritage museum features various exhibits relative to the specific aspect of the Texas State Historic Site. The San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society operates the museum and it is open daily, Tuesday through Sunday. The museum is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers. "Billy the Kid Breakout Shows" presented by Los Pistoleros de San Elizario, old west reenactors. Shows at 1 & 3PM on the 3rd Sunday of every month (March-November)
Reviewed By Henry-Flores - El Paso, United States
As you walk in, step back in time and see what life was like when Billy the Kid was here. You can enter the original jail cells and take cool Pictures.
5. Escamilla's Fine Art Gallery
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Golden Eagle Gallery
Golden Eagle Gallery opened in 2009. Features changing group exhibitions of regional artists.
7. Maria Branch Oil Paintings
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
