Take I-10 east to the Zaragosa exit, turn south and follow the blue historical signs. The Natural History Museum of El Paso fills 30,000 sq. Paleomania features the great international fossil collection, Tutankhamun displays treasures from one of the most famous and richest tombs ever discovered, and Starscape illustrates the cosmos with spectacular photography. Here's one place where the Non-Commissioned Officer gets due credit. Equipment and uniforms used by sergeants and other NCOs through the years are displayed.
Admission is free.
The museum has several exhibits on farming and ranching, plus Southwestern art exhibits, including works by Amado Pena on display through November. The museum offers an insect zoo and wildflower and native plant garden. Domestic animals on site include burros, churro sheep, Longhorn cattle and dairy cows. Milking demonstrations are at 11am and 3pm. Hours are 9am to 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday.