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National Border Patrol MuseumvsEl Paso Museum of Art
Both are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, El Paso Museum of Art ranks significantly better than National Border Patrol Museum. El Paso Museum of Art comes in at 95 with accolades from 3 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
National Border Patrol Museum
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
4315 Transmountain Dr, El Paso, TX
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Frommer's "The only museum dedicated to the U.S. Border Patrol, this facility does a good job presenting displays on all aspects of the federal agency, founded in El Paso in 1924." Full review
Lonely Planet "At first, this may seem like a weird little niche museum, but the more time you spend in west Texas, the more you recognize the Border Patrol as an integral part of the culture. " Full review
Lonely Planet "The collection of tools and vehicles used to cross the border and elude capture is fascinating, from ladders to boats to motorized hanggliders." Full review
El Paso Museum of Art Frommer's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
1 Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
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Frommer's "The stunning landscapes and personal portraits on display here evoke the region's look, and more important, its feel." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This thoroughly enjoyable museum is in a former Greyhound station." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"With an $8 million renovation completed in 1998, this spacious two-level museum includes a reference library, auditorium and the Arts Festival Plaza, which features a reflecting pool." Full review
Fodor's "The museum features a striking array of Spanish and native art, from Picasso and Goya to Southwest artists Tom Lea and Henrietta Wyeth." Full review
