The National Border Patrol Museum is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the history of the U.S. Border Patrol. It is located in El Paso, Texas, and showcases the evolution of the agency from its early days to modern times.
National Border Patrol Museum
4315 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
El Paso
Texas 79924
+1 (915) 759-6060
Tuesday – Saturday 09:00 – 17:00
Free admission
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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N4464Z | Hughes 369
Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub |
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.
ENational Border Patrol Museum Exhibits & Highlights
- Early Border Enforcement: Artifacts from the Border Patrol’s founding in 1924.
- Vehicles & Equipment: Includes patrol cars, helicopters, motorcycles, and ATVs used over the years.
- Weapons Display: A collection of firearms used by Border Patrol agents throughout history.
- Uniforms & Badges: Evolution of Border Patrol attire and insignia.
- Smuggling Tactics & Artifacts: Displays of hidden compartments and seized contraband.
- Memorial Exhibit: Honoring agents who lost their lives in the line of duty.