National Border Patrol Museum
National Border Patrol Museum
4.5
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Alpharetta, GA2,522 contributions
Jun 2021
Interesting history. Free. Signage too detailed/long, in general, and not good quality. Large areas taken up with meaningless vehicles. 1-2 hours allow you to go through the whole museum and read most of the signage.
The place would be a lot better with a 20-30 overview film. People don't know much about the border patrol, and a summary of how it works, how many people, who it reports to, etc. would be great!
This is an odd attraction. We didn't like it a lot but are glad that we saw it to learn more about the job and sacrifices that our border patrol does daily.
The place would be a lot better with a 20-30 overview film. People don't know much about the border patrol, and a summary of how it works, how many people, who it reports to, etc. would be great!
This is an odd attraction. We didn't like it a lot but are glad that we saw it to learn more about the job and sacrifices that our border patrol does daily.
Written 18 July 2021
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Randy J
3 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
The museum is closed, I am assuming because of covid? However, there is nothing on the website or the VM to indicate this closure. Subsequently there is also nothing to indicate when it might open. Also be aware that there is a large road construction project in the area so when you leave the museum you can only turn right and there is no place to turn around so you will need to take 375 loop all the way over the mountains to the west end of El Paso.
Written 29 April 2021
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Milton Keynes, UK27 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
This is well worth a visit - lot of interesting narrative and exhibits about the history and evolution of the U.S. Border Patrol (centenary in 2024). Ample parking, well laid out and helpful/friendly staff. A well-spent 2.5 hours which was interesting and informative. Nice gift shop with good quality items.
Written 7 October 2023
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pat l
Gainesville, GA1,102 contributions
Mar 2023
We only stopped here because we had some time to kill before our flight. But we are so glad we had time to do it. The museum is very well done and interesting. It gives the whole history of the border patrol has plenty of artifacts as well as demonstrative exhibits.
Written 19 March 2023
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Rob S
Boise, ID740 contributions
May 2023
You come away with a whole new respect for the work Border Patrol agents do and how dangerous it is. Pretty sobering how many get killed in line of duty even now. Lots of great items showing evolution of their duties and technology and techniques.
Written 18 May 2023
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montanapescado
Albuquerque, NM1,471 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
This is a very interesting museum. Small, but the exhibits are good enough to make up for. The only problem is that you can tell its all volunteer/low budget. Most of the signs are simple printer paper taped to the wall. I supposed it shouldn't matter as the content is all very good. Still highly recommended.
Written 21 February 2022
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PeeDeeR
Seattle, WA415 contributions
Apr 2022
Don't miss this hidden gem. I found it on RoadTrippers when planning our trip and was quite intrigued. The only museum of its kind in the entire US. Manned by volunteers who will assist in any way possible and happy to answer questions. We learned so much about the Border Patrol, including that it began in 1904! That is amazing. The history, the changes and the challenges - they're all here to read and many items to see.
Written 28 May 2022
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Ben B
Miami Beach, FL5 contributions
Nov 2021
Great museum, but the director was unfriendly to point of rudeness. I’ve been before and stopped by to show support for the US Border Patrol abandoned by DC. On a quiet afternoon, the director received me stiffly, was rude about Covid requirements, and then immediately took a call. It seemed personal, and he stayed on it for my duration in the museum. (The lady in the gift shop was far friendlier and more respectful.) Time to change directors, or you'll give the Border Patrol a bad name.
Written 20 November 2021
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Danielle
United States1,413 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Really nice museum with a ton of information on the border patrol. The museum is definitely low budget but still enjoyable and informative. The staff we interacted with were friendly, otherwise they mainly ignored us. If you have a couple hours to kill its worth checking out.
Written 11 March 2023
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BestTravelsNow
Amarillo, TX497 contributions
Feb 2022
Something for everyone. The vehicles fun to see. Great little gun collection. A lot of facts and data if you have time to spend reading about the exhibits. Easy access for a quick visit or a long one.
Written 21 February 2022
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I felt he review by ams44 was very unfair. It clearly states on its web-site that the Museum offers guided tours with advance notice. The young lady, whom they talked to, had only been working two weeks, and in that time she has done a great job learning about the history of the Border Patrol. However, there are docents available to give tours that have extensive knowledge of the museum and the history of the Patrol. But they are volunteers, thus need some advance notice so they can be available. The young lady answered any questions they might have, and she did this
while doing additional duties. We're very proud of our Museum and the men and women who wear the green, come back and see us again ams44, and I hope your next visit is better.
Written 16 September 2016
The museum is wonderful and you do not need a guide to get the full experience.
Written 20 September 2016
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