El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs

Art & Farmers Market

Visit the region's talented artisan vendors and find fresh locally grown produce. Try some tasty treats at the food truck garden and with our food cottage industry cooks.

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Working To Increase Opportunities To Enjoy, Engage and Access The Arts in El Paso!

The Museum and Cultural Affairs Division is tasked to assist in developing a world-class arts community in El Paso, Texas. To accomplish this, the department established the Museums Division and the Cultural Affairs Division. The Museums Division is comprised of the El Paso Museum of Art, the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and the El Paso Museum of History, each dedicated to providing exhibitions and educational activities that recognize the region's mutli-cultural heritage. The Cultural Affairs Division implements funding programs, public art programs, cultural tourism initiatives and performing/visual arts events that provide a variety of opportunities to engage in arts and cultural activities.

Chalk the Block

Chalk the Block takes over downtown El Paso in October. Stay in the know!

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Public Art Program

The City of El Paso’s award-winning Public Art Program is updating its Master Plan, and we want to hear from you.

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Hours of Operation

Find our more about our museums and their hours of operation.

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Impact to El Paso

MCAD continues to impact the El Paso community and the region through its museums, projects and programming. This success is due, in large part, to the dedication the team has to MCAD's missions.

Economic Impact

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Cultural Affairs Family

El Paso Museum of Art El Paso Museum of History El Paso Museum of Archaeology Mexican American Cultural Center