Reviews of National Border Patrol Museum (Museum)

Norma Joachim

Since my husband is retired from federal law enforcement n we have a son working for HSI, I. enjoy visiting the museum. I find it to be a peaceful environment.

johnross1947

This place rocks! A must see El paso attraction. The staff is great. It's full of history in many ways. Not everyone will appreciate everything but there is something for everyone there to enjoy. I can spend all day there, I love it. I won't spoil it for you but its not what you think it is, its way better. Yes its free! But leave them a donation so the museum will be around a long time for others to enjoy. Not only that but donations help to make improvements. Seeing how inventive and ingenious the smugglers were and what little equipment the border patrol had in the early days and remember its not just the Mexican border it's also about the Canadian border. There are some mind blowing surprises in store for you like I said a must see, enjoy!

James Herring

Fisrt time there enjoyed it very much

Alene Marrott

The poppies are in bloom here in early March. Great time for photos.

Kern Borlin

See the history of one of America's top law enforcement agencies. Lots of displays depicting what the Border Patrol uses in their never-ending effort to protect our nation's borders. There are also actual devices used to smuggle people and contraband into the US, and the stories behind them. Plus you can purchase all kinds if Border Patrol memorabilia. And, it free.

Zach Marsh

I really enjoyed all the good information. It was well layed out. The staff was extremely helpful. I could definitely spend hours in there. Such a great way to remember a great agency. Thank you to the men and women who serve or have served. Thank you to the people who donated their time and money to make this place a continuous reality. You have my respect and gratitude! You have more support than you know.

Todd Zumwalt

It's a free museum, It has a few border patrol vehicles that you can climb into. Only takes about an hour to get through. Wourth it if you are in the area but I wouldn't take a special trip.

Scott Morrison

I’m glad we stumbled upon this place. Visited with my family while on vacation in the El Paso area. I recommend you just see these FREE exhibits of the past and present weapons, tools, and vehicles used by the border patrol over the years. Very impressive and eye-opening. God Bless the brave women and men that serve our country in this dangerous role.

Roger Terry

Very interesting

Fernando Fernandez

Nice Museum!!! Vehicles, Aircrafts, Boat, Guns all that was used to protect our borders. Visit and enjoy very much. Is well maintain and you can apreciate all the antiques and memorabilia. Amazing Experience. Free admision but please left them a donation they do not received federal support.

Eric Larson

Great exhibits. Been wanting to stop by here and finally did. Doesn't take too long to walk through, and definitely well put together.

Andy Santi

A lot of history to see here. Very interesting.

Shane Cahill

Very interesting place, great displays.

Marcie Coppage

A large collection of much more than you would imagine. Very informative. Not just a collection about the southern border.

Javier De la Cruz

Beautiful place to visit lots of history to see and the souvenir store has a lot of verity.

Jeff Huebner

Good, educational, Fun.

Myron Neth

It was free. Small, but very informative.

Nancy Tovar

BP displays, history and gift shop. Awesome museum.

Alejandro Cardoné

Very interesting museum, not much to see though, it doesn't have a big exhibition but it is still a very nice place to visit

Spike Hopkins

Great museum. It also pays homage and respect to those agents who have died in the line of duty

Juan Londono

Very well kept with lots of pictures, items and information of how these organisation works to keep us safe.

J Centavo

Great museum and history of one of the finest law enforcement agencies in our countries history. These guys /girls were some tough characters. The staff is friendly and the displays are very interesting. Highly recommended.

HARRY TORRES

It's a nice place that honor our Border Patrol agents... but it's just small

Laura Benson

If you want to learn more about the Border Patrol there is the place. The museum is full of history and very informative. Exhibits provide information on the history of the Border Patrol - weapons, equipment used by the border patrol, historical information on its evolution. Besides, entry is fully free, but you can leave donations.

Eric Kennedy

Great privately funded museum.

joe reser

.Outstanding exhibit.. thank you to all the border patrol serving us

Eric Cantu

Nice place to visit and see how things have changed!!

Mike Wil

Great place to learn and honor those who protect our borders!

June Quinn

Just a lot of weaponry and vehicles. Lots of staff but not much help

Luke Hodgson

Great museum, a must see for anyone interested in the Border Patrol.

Megan Smith

I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I learned A LOT! Was a little irritated by the couple of schools that were there on a field trip. But that's unavoidable. If I'm in El Paso again, I'll definitely go back.

John Heathcote

Small Museum but lots of fun. Free. Best part was climbing into the retired helicopter they have indoors.

Jesse p

Cool place with lots of information, they even have some vehicles and other things used for smuggling. Also guns from agents and coyotes.

Patrick Hanley

Was interesting and well displayed. Fairly comprehensive exhibits with the history of the National Border Patrol.

Marie Clark

Awesome history.

debbie jenkins

Information in abundance with individuals to assist with questions.

William Castilla

I will not make a joke about this il just JUMP over it

Rj B. Sanchez

Cool museum. Kids loved getting inside the helicopter n other old border patrol vehicles.

Jerry Dirks

Great museum. Well worth the stop. Free will donation.

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Fascinating artifacts

Steven Maurno

Because liberals hate the border patrol

Atikol Onelove

I enjoyed everything the surrounding was awesome I must say they have good info on what's needed to know

Escobaria Gracilis

Nice small museum showing material being used to patrol the border, Free entry. My grand daughter really liked her visit there,

Rod Schwenneker

Quite detailed history about the people that established, operate and protect our borders.

Steve Foley

Was an interesting visit to learn about the history of the Border Patrol. They had some very interesting seized weapons and items that were used in illegal activities.

Crystal Malizia

Nice museum, interesting things you can see there. It's free admission. Clean restrooms and would go back again.

Rudy Liggins

Very informative...good displays

Job Terrazas

This museum is a good place to visit for those who like history. There are many historic tools used by the CBP and pctures that explain what they were used for. I liked the bronco truck that is parked outside. I used to see those along the border many years ago.

bill cole

Interesting free museum where you will learn history of the Border Patrol with some informative exhibits that tell the story of this law enforcement agency that many people know little about.

Lisa Widmer

I learned a lot in this adventure. Who would have guessed the history behind BP. I strongle recommend taking the family at least once to stop by and learn some local history about the area. You can do two museums here. Take a picnic lunch and make it a family outtung with the outside tables ans chairs and a trail that goes around the area to add to the outting.

Ace MJ Waldor

Interesting see all these items

Guillermo Vazquez

Nice small museum that gives the history of Border Patrol. They have many cool vehicles, displays and fun facts to learn.

Amigo Kandu

Authentic displays, and history of U.S. Border Patrol. Nice gift shop with wide range of USBP, clothing, pins, hats, etc for sale to public. The location is up away from main El Paso on the TransMountain Hwy, which was scouted out before construction by Border Patrol Pilot James Brady long ago. There is an archeology museum nearby, and some type of hiking loop trail, I do not have data for those. The ride over the mountain is pretty steep & curvy with lots of commuter traffic avoiding dowtown. There is a scenic overlook but an El Paso duststorm kept me driving on. The museum is staffed with civilians who are nice & helpful but never served in US Border Patrol. That being said, there is a lot of displayed items and history, but not much context without retired agents there. 2 tour buses stopped in during my visit, there was still plenty of room inside. The gift shop was awesome, lots of merchandise to choose and they take all types of cards. I lived along the border many years and could relate to much of what I saw. Most visitors wanted selfies with the cars, jeeps, and helicopter. Maybe they could get actual retired agents to work there one month at a time to answer questions or give insight. It seems the terror attack on 9/11/2001 finally convinced the federal govt that borders are needed. What is also needed is a functional policy to admit foreign workers as needed by the economy, and more equitable immigrant visa allotment to foreignors that pass background checks. Over 10 million people flooded through before Ellis Island was created. Then the Immigration Service was created under the Dept of Labor. This was after the majority of Chinese workers were forced out of USA in 1883. The politics behind each move has flip-flopped hard right and hard left, without balance or long-range strategic planning.

JOSE LUIS ZAVALA

WoW what can I say one of my favorite museums I have visit, staff are awesome very proffecional and respectful very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend visiting this museum wile in el paso, tx.

Jesse Parkinson

Well done displays and interesting history.

Brian Coppage

Excellent representation from past to present.

carlos maglione

Pretty cool little spot!

Allen Adams

I have received a gift from this store. It was a beautiful card ordered by my brother. I liked it very much. The paper-cutting was very pretty. A good store to shop from!

David Bugenhagen

Free to visit, learned a lot about the old patrol. Very informative museum.

Matt Pendleton

What a great place filled with so many good pieces of BP history

Robert V

Very small but had a lot of interesting things to check out

rihel

Very nice place. A "must" to understand the historical importance of this Law Enforcement Agency.

Brenda OlmosFitness

Very interesting place to learn about the work of the border patrol. And it's free!

Susan Estrada

Visiting from CA, and the museum was awesome. This was a very interesting museum for learning about the border patrol..

Israel Ramirez

Small but full of information, history and memorabilia

Anthony Ruckel

Really enjoyed this visit. It is staffed by retired Border Patrol Agents.

Anna Breyer

Awesome place to visit. Very informative. Thankful for all the peole who work hard to keep us safe.

deenal b

my brother got a puppy. good place would recommend.

Luis Pedregon

Quite nice day trip and located next to Archiological Museum. It has pictoresque mountain view location.

Michael Jarrells

Clean facility, friendly staff and interesting exhibits.

kathy loeffler

Great museum about the Border patrol and what lengths people will go to in order to get here.

eva ulloa

A great experience, is like waking in the past

Bethani Hendrickson

By far the best museum I've been to. Very informative and family friendly!

Mike Watts

It was all very interesting.

Henry Robles

I loved seeing a place that honors our proud Americans. The memorial room brought tears to my eyes. I will always remember it there...thank you.

Diamond Back

Nice full of information you'd never know about the border patrol.

Lupita Castillo

Great place to visit

Nathaniel ruffin

Friendly staff alot of history

Tera L

There are actually a lot of interesting historical facts to learn here. They have actual artifacts, real confiscated items, and retired border Patrol land/air/sea vehicles. The wall of heroes memoir that they have is humbling. The building is a bit deceiving, I think it's bigger than it seems from the outside. If you are attending EPCC you can get some Tejano pass points here.

Barbara Mulkey

I enjoyed learning about the border patrol.

Kristi Samaniego

To students on a field trip here and they enjoyed the visit.

Robert Daniels

Fun little free museum in a city where there's not much to see.

Peter Jordan

For a Border Patrol museum it's good. A bit over the heads for a kindergarten field trip but very presentable.

Lynn Mead

I really enjoyed the history and all the artifacts, stuff collected over the years.

Loreto Delgado

Nice

Brian Wingate

If you're interested in the subject (immigration) then this museum is a must see. It mixes well documented history with some interesting equipment used to patrol the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada. It's doable in a one hour visit.

Sheila Holguin Gomez

Lovely museum to visit(:

Selene Cantu

People are very friendly. The visit is free, so they depend on donations to maintain the place. Clean and helpful.

Ed Fischer

Looked good, but closed on Mondays, of course when I was there.

Spidey Mike

Awsome, lotta great history, great staff

Jacqueline Pountney

Enjoyed this. I found it to be a great experience.

Allie Miller

Awesome view of our US Boder patrol and is history.

Jinging Xi

The only border patrol museum in USA has something amazing and surprise. The equipments that helped illegal immigrants will broaden your horizons

Donn Goins

Great historical museum.

Daniel Avitia

Great place to take your kids, staff is friendly and the artifacts and memorabilia is beautiful. Not to mention it’s free! Will defiantly be back

anel dubuisson

A lot to know about the Border patrol

Jorge Sigales

Awesome place. Glad to see they have memorial section for fallen agents.

jeremy alexander

Very nice exhibits. History of the border patrol was very informative. I have a better feel for their job and responsibility.

alex uribe

Lots of pictures, full of information on the history of bp.

Carmen Cortes

My husbands first time, he loved it!!!

Shaun Kelley

There is a lot to see in the small space of a building. It will not take too long to see everything, just vehicles and gear on display. Some captured smuggler's gear. I was disappointed in the lack of exhibits.

Pat Chambers

very interesting history of the US Border Patrol. lots of display items, including cars. we will take visiting family there.

David McMillan

This is a fascinating museum and well worth visiting if you are in El Paso. A well curated group of exhibits detailing the history and methods of the Border Patrol throughout the years. I liked the exhibit on the dogs working for the agency a lot too. A great educational experience for all. And free admission too.

Heather French

It was small but very informative. It took us about 30 minutes to walk through. It was neat to look at the different types of transportation they have used.

Rita McDowell

We had a wonderful day

John Mitchell

Interesting place to visit.

Stephanie Barrett

We happened across it and decided to go inside. It was a good learning experience for my family and me. We saw many forms of transportation and equipment used to guard the many borders of our vast nation. By air, sea, or land while traveling over snow, desert, mountains, or water dedicated men, women and their canine partners have sometimes paid the ultimate price to keep our borders safe for nearly 100 years. If you like to read, try Rin Tin Tin.

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Jordan Henrickson

If you are passing through the El Paso area or stationed at Fort Bliss, I highly recommend visiting the National Border Patrol Museum! I have been here multiple times with family and friends visiting, and it never disappoints. First off, entry is free (they do accept donations), the exhibits are small, but hold a lot of fascinating information about the area and the capabilities of the USBP. Highly recommend, A+!

Lisa Breitenfeldt

Very thorough displays, and knowledgeable staff. Enjoyed the gift shop too!

HumNev99

The Border Patrol Museum in El Paso, TX is a great place to visit when in El Paso. El Paso being a border city and having one of the primary international crossings makes it that much better. It's not a huge museum but certainly has some great things to see from border patrol history to the many things confiscated to actual vehicles you can get in and take pictures in even a helicopter. Pretty cool. There's the archaeology museum next door too.

Misty Rangel

This place was so neat! Full of history, we really enjoyed it.

Mark Garrison

Great place to find information on the Border Patrol and it's legacy.

Stephanie S

Lots of history here. Good amount of memorabilia of border patrol.

Regina Meigel

Great museum!

Darryl May

Great place.

Juan Carlos Garcia

Great place to visit, very interesting but bad lighting

Wesley Newton

Very cool tribute to the hard working individuals who risk their lives day in and day out to keep our border safe! Lots of interesting exhibits, I could have spent more than the 2 hours I spent there. I highly encourage you to visit the tribute to the fallen CBP officers over the years and read their stories, very touching. Highly recommend!

Brenda Day

This museum is small but is a great tribute to those that guard our borders. It contains crudely made boats and other transportation devices that were used along with guns, knives, and other weapons that were seized. Admission is free.

Lauren Shepard

Great family run museum! The people are friendly and full of knowledge!

Damon Lawson

Old school but great info and perspective.

Nelson Miller

Cool little stop right off the road!

Adan Mares

Honor and History.

Junia Hernandez

Ok Museum for kids to learn

Jay L

Fascinating place to learn more about border control

Cynthia P

An interesting free, non-federally funded museum of the Border Patrol (Northern and Southern). The museum has history back from the founding of the Border Patrol in the 1920s. Gift shop.

Carrera

Free to get in, great place to visit if you're in the area.

N JJ

Very informative, smaller museum. Some fascinating artifacts. Ideal for a quick stop if you're in the area.

Richard Boles

Great history and great facility. Need to see this ! Nice store for gifts.

Beast Mode66

Nice museum..... great info on history of BP

Lilly Kim

Awesome history!! Really recommend it.

Bill Haverty

Great place to vist Grandkids enjoyed it

David Fields

Fantastic history and exhibits.

Michael Siegert

We liked this place more than we thought we would. Interesting collection.

Ramon Rodriguez

A very small museum for such a long history of service to this nation, this place relies entirely on public donations and a small gift shop that sells collectibles to the public. A must see when in El Paso, very friendly stuff, clean restrooms and just a the entrance to the Franklin Mountains. Close to Fort Bliss and I-10.

DannyAmy Deese

Visited here for the first time and it was amazing and informative and sad. It was interesting to find out how long the boarder had been going and all the items they showed here. It was very touching to be able to reflect on those lost for this cause. Great place to go see and get informed.

Dennis Weiler

Great displays and interpretation and a nice nature walk area.

Oscar Murillo

Excellent museum to visit, lots of interesting equipment and great gift shop.

Thurmar Rumblebelly

A very nice museum. A good way to learn about the history of the Border Patrol.

Adrian Breedlove

This is a small museum that can take 30-45 minutes or a couple of hours if you want. There are some really cool seizures on display, as well as historical artifacts & photos from Border Patrol history. It's a really enjoyable experience, and free to the public, but donations are always welcome.

ARC Racing

Awesome place!

Aaron Tovar

Captures the essence of the Patrol.

Yvonne Rangel

Very knowledgeable organized musuem.

Carlos Ochoa

Very interesting

Benjamin Paulus

Lots of interesting displays. Gift shop is awesome. Worth a stop.

That Sky Guy

With an amazing location, amazingly detailed exhibits, well-preserved artifacts and awesome staff, this place is serves as a shining star of all local museum choices. The detailed history and vital importance of the USBP is on full display here. If you visit this location - you won't be disappointed!

Ruth Bly

We have been through many Border Patrols this trip, so nice to understand what they are all about.

Jennifer Kuiper

Very interesting history of the borders of the US and how they have been maintained, read the signs, they're worth it!

Felix Womoakor

Very interesting and historical I think is a nice place to visit in El Paso.

Robin C

Very interesting and a lot more to see than I expected!

Alfredo Macias

Awesome place to visit. Exactly how it was when I used to visit it 25 years ago. Could use a little update. Nonetheless, a very interesting place to visit. If you visit, make sure to visit the archeology museum right next door too.

Susan Anderson

Great info and history on the folks that protect our country every day.

Will Stuart

The museum is fairly small, but very well done. Admittedly, we went hoping for a more fire and brimstone vibe following the general attitude toward immigration perpetuated in the news. It was actually fascinating and provided an objective history of the department.

Dan Gulino

Very interesting place. You don't realize how much history there is to the border patrol, how wide an area they cover, and the dedication of those who serve. Admission is free, too.

Philippe Jacques Kradolfer

The National Border Patrol Museum located in El Paso, Texas is in many ways a fascinating place. The many exhibits and memorabilia will take you on a journey through the history of the U.S. Border Patrol from the beginning in the Old West, through the high-tech Patrol of today. The Museum shows the many ways used to enter into the USA illegally. The section or exhibit "In Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives" is specially touching realizing how many agents lost their lives protecting US soil along the border, specially in the fight against drug smuggling and the criminal elements wanting to come across the border looking for easier targets. The National Border Patrol Museum is worth your time while visiting El Paso, specially now a days, too understand the challenges faced by the many men and woman in the service of the Border Patrol.

Luis Aragon

Good place

Ricardo Colmenero

If you live in el paso you have to Check this place out. It's a great place to learn about the people who protect our borders.

Julie McLeod

Free, but requests donations. Interesting place to spend 30 minutes or so learning about the border and its goings on, including a display of creative vehicles and methods used to try and cross the border.