El Paso Museum of Archaeology January 2013 Exhibits & Programs

Walking with the Ancestors: From Mesoamerica to the Southwest.
Extended through March 24, 2013

Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva curated this exhibit about the connections among peoples across time and space from ancient Mesoamerica to the American Southwest and an altar illustrating the journey to Mictlan in commemoration of El Día de los Muertos. This exhibit was created in collaboration with the Department of History at the University of Texas at El Paso and Museo Urbano, a public history project of UTEP.
Free Admission


Membership Appreciation Party
Saturday, January 12, 2013, 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Membership is your admission ticket to this party.  Your membership helps bring the fascinating 14,000 years of El Paso prehistory to families, children and adults.  You receive discounts in the museum store, on camps and events, invitations to member-only events, and other benefits at higher levels. Memberships start at $15 for students, $20 for seniors, $40 for families. More membership rates and info from 915-755-4332, enriquezrx@elpasotexas.gov


Native American Storytelling
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 4 to 7 pm

Advanced registration and payment required before 3:00 pm, January 18, 2013.  Gather on the museum’s grounds as storyteller Alex Mares tells stories of Pottery, Coyote and the Night Sky from Navajo, Pueblo, and Apache tribes and leads an exploration of the night sky.  Recommended for adults and children over 4 years, bring chair and flashlight for each person. Space for 85 people, registration packet and info from Curator of Education, Marilyn Guida, 915-755-4332 or guidamr@elpasotexas.gov
Admission fees per person:
Museum Members: $2.00 ages 4-12;
$4.00 ages 13 and above
Non-Members: $4.00 ages 4-12
$6.00 ages 13 and above

El Paso Museum of Archaeology
4301 Transmountain Road, El Paso Texas 79924;
915-755-4332;
guidamr@elpasotexas.gov;
www.elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/
Closed Mondays and City Holidays