Becky told us there are two acres under roof and I believe it. One thing visitors can't see is the loading area in the rear where a massive freight elevator provides easy access for the larger pieces for all three levels. The administrative wing also is impressive. The offices, while not lavish, are attractive and the section enjoys a nice view of the Arts Festival Plaza, which the museum administers. We also got a look at the museum security system.
Cameras are everywhere and they feed into a security system as elaborate as any Vegas casino.
Cameras monitor the interior and exterior, and it's all captured on videotape. That should help keep insurance costs down on some of the more valuable exhibits. Becky says visitors to El Paso are pleasantly surprised when they discover the museum, and that word is getting around that our city's largest art museum is spectacular. Copyright '2000, El Paso Inc., All rights reserved Designed by Sigma 4, Inc.