Museum tour in pictures and words

I took two hours on Wednesday to go visit the museums downtown.  Two hours wasn’t enough, but I only had 4 quarters on me.  Our first stop was the Insights Science Musuem.  This place was great!  If you were one of those kids growing up that always liked to touch and play with things, this is your place.  They have this air cannon where one person stands 10ft away and the other person hits the sides of the cannon where a gust of wind will fly out hitting said person in the face.  I think I did that five times.

Get ready for a burst of air!

 

They also had a great exhibit on Nanotechnology.  The staff is very friendly and informative.  I plan on going back in the near future.  One concept that I would like to see is a unique structure like the HEB Science Treehouse in San Antonio.   That would be a great add on to the museum.

Inside Insights

 

The next stop on the list was the El Paso Museum of History.  This was probably my favorite, only because I love history.  I learned so much about El Paso from just touring the museum.  From the Conquistadors, to the Salt Wars in San Eli and the building of the Trans-Continental Railroad, this place will teach you about all of it.  I am going back again because I need more time to read through all the information.  The facility is also great looking. 

Outside of History Building

 

Inside the museum

 

They currently have an exhibit on the women of El Paso.  Very interesting to read about the women who helped shape the El Paso of today.

My final stop was the El Paso Museum of Art.  So many pieces of art to look at, it could truly take a day to appreciate every piece.  I had limited time, so I made a fairly quick sweep.  My favorite section was the Kress Collection.  I learned that the building that the museum is housed in used to be the old Greyhound Bus Station.  I would have never imagined that! 

One event that I hope to check out is 3rd Thursdays.  Seems to be one of the big events that goes on downtown.  So next time you are in the neighborhood, go check out the downtown museums.  Did you know that the El Paso area is home to 27 museums?  I only visited 3, so I have a ways to go and I look forward to seeing them all. 

I think my next visit will be to the War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa, NM.

Also, the first interview for the Living El Paso video series took place today and will be posted on Monday.  I look forward to sharing it with you!

My name is David and I am living El Paso.