The Border Patrol Museum

The Border Patrol Museum One of our Nation's best kept secrets is the National Border Patrol Museum & Giftshop, located in El Paso, Texas. RV's and buses are welcome.
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Due to our 501(c)(3) status, we ask that discussions stay focused on our mission. Political & discriminatory comments will be removed. Here you can journey through the history of the U.S. Border Patrol from the beginning in the Old West, through Prohibition, World War II, into the high-tech Patrol of today. The museum exhibits uniforms, equipment, photographs, guns, vehicles, airplanes, boats and

documents depicting historical and current date sector operations throughout the United States. The Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9am to 5pm. NO ADMISSION FEE, but we cheerfully accept donations. The National Border Patrol Museum offers guided tours with advance notice Tuesdays through Fridays. We are located at 4315 Trans Mountain Rd., just west (mountainside) of highway 54 to Alamogordo.

THINK YOUR BBQ IS THE BEST? PROVE IT.The 1st Annual BBQ Showdown is FREE to enter, and it's open to everyone. You don't ...
08/28/2026

THINK YOUR BBQ IS THE BEST? PROVE IT.

The 1st Annual BBQ Showdown is FREE to enter, and it's open to everyone. You don't have to be Border Patrol to compete. Bring your best BBQ, have some fun, and compete for one thing:
BRAGGING RIGHTS.

Only 10 spots available. Individuals and teams welcome. Register at https://borderpatrolmuseum.com/2026-bbq-nbpm/

Some of the most important work on the border has four legs and a nose that doesn’t quit.Today, on National Dog Day, we’...
08/26/2026

Some of the most important work on the border has four legs and a nose that doesn’t quit.

Today, on National Dog Day, we’re recognizing the Border Patrol K-9s who’ve served throughout our history, and the ones still working the line today.

THINK YOUR BBQ IS THE BEST? PROVE IT.The 1st Annual BBQ Showdown is now FREE to compete!We’re opening the competition to...
08/19/2026

THINK YOUR BBQ IS THE BEST? PROVE IT.

The 1st Annual BBQ Showdown is now FREE to compete!

We’re opening the competition to local BBQ cooks who want to bring their best, have some fun, and compete for one thing:

BRAGGING RIGHTS.

Only 10 spots available.
Individuals and teams welcome.

REGISTER: https://borderpatrolmuseum.com/2026-bbq-nbpm/

Thank you to U.S. Border Patrol Chief Vasquez and Chief of Staff Evangelina Hazelton for visiting the National Border Pa...
08/14/2026

Thank you to U.S. Border Patrol Chief Vasquez and Chief of Staff Evangelina Hazelton for visiting the National Border Patrol Museum last week. Chief Hudak, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, led the tour. Special thanks also to Mr. Larry Jones, Board of Governors, for joining us.

We enjoyed sharing our history and discussing the important work of preserving the Border Patrol’s legacy.

Our Fi****ms display is temporarily closed as we work on an exciting update to the exhibit.The updated exhibit is schedu...
08/13/2026

Our Fi****ms display is temporarily closed as we work on an exciting update to the exhibit.

The updated exhibit is scheduled to reopen in late 2026. We look forward to sharing the updated exhibit with you later this year.

08/08/2026

The countdown is on!
We're less than one week from the registration deadline for the National Border Patrol Museum's BBQ Competition. Registration closes August 15. Get your team signed up and start prepping.

Register at https://borderpatrolmuseum.com/2026-bbq-nbpm/

We've upgraded our membership system. If you have a recurring PayPal membership, you'll need to complete a one-time upda...
08/06/2026

We've upgraded our membership system.

If you have a recurring PayPal membership, you'll need to complete a one-time update to continue automatic renewals. As part of this process, please log in to your PayPal account and cancel your current recurring subscription before creating a new recurring membership through our website. Thank you for your patience and continued support.

Need to renew your membership or become a member? Visit https://borderpatrolmuseum.com/membership/

08/01/2026

Time is running out.

Team registration for the National Border Patrol Museum's 1st Annual BBQ Competition closes August 15. Don't miss your chance to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights.

Register at https://borderpatrolmuseum.com/2026-bbq-nbpm/

This Foundation Friday, we're making it easier to honor those who served.You can now purchase a commemorative brick onli...
07/31/2026

This Foundation Friday, we're making it easier to honor those who served.

You can now purchase a commemorative brick online at:
https://borderpatrolmuseum.com/donation/brick-donations/

Remember a loved one, honor a career, or recognize a Border Patrol family, no matter where you are.

This Foundation Friday, we're making it easier to honor those who served.You can now purchase a commemorative brick onli...
07/25/2026

This Foundation Friday, we're making it easier to honor those who served.
You can now purchase a commemorative brick online at:
https://borderpatrolmuseum.com/donation/brick-donations/
Remember a loved one, honor a career, or recognize a Border Patrol family, no matter where you are.

Address

4315 Woodrow Bean Trans Mt Road
El Paso, TX
79924

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19157596060

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