Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
Permanent exhibits in the museum focus on the natural and cultural history of the Chihuahuan Desert region, the largest desert in North America. A variety of temporary exhibits address themes related to border life and culture, the Americas and the University’s history and current activities.
University Avenue & Wiggins Rd. El Paso, Texas 79968
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On Campus
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(915) 747-5565
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Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday, on holidays and during UTEP Football home games.
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Upcoming Events
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Recent Events
Exhibit: “The Town and the Smelter”
1/25/2020Exhibit: “The Town and the Smelter”
1/24/2020Exhibit: “The Town and the Smelter”
1/23/2020Exhibit: “The Town and the Smelter”
1/22/2020Exhibit: “The Town and the Smelter”
1/21/2020Recent Activity
Vera, Beatriz E left a positive review 9/4/2019
Great opportunity for Anthropology and Sociology students to become familiar with a Mexico City culture quickly disappearing, Director's comments made it a very fruitful event.
Carey-Whalen, Daniel J left a positive review 10/3/2018
Dr. Cecilia Aragon is the niece of Rudolfo Anaya and a renowned theatre scholar in her own right. It was great to here her perspectives.
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Carey-Whalen, Daniel J left a positive review 12/13/2019
The Tornillo Collectives play was amazing. The Socorro middle school students did a great job. Frontera Bugalu was a blast!