Address: Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX 79831
Phone: (432) 837-8143
Website: http://www.museumofthebigbend.com/
Located on the beautiful campus of Sul Ross State University, the Museum of the Big Bend is a must-see for each visitor to the area. It is a wonderful repository of information on the entire Big Bend region with exhibits that celebrate the Chihuahua Desert and highlight the historic and prehistoric history of the area. In June 2023 the Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building addition celebrated its grand opening and celebrates the Chihuahuan Desert. The 10,000-square-foot, $11 million expansion doubled the museum’s size and added multiple galleries showcasing artworks that interpret the landscapes, cultures, and history of far West Texas. The collections tell a fuller story of the Big Bend’s natural history and regional heritage. Mary Bones, Museum of the Big Bend Director, “The Museum of the Big Bend is your best introduction to the Big Bend area. The Museum uses exhibits loaded with artifacts along with short videos on touch screen kiosks to tell the story of this wonderful country. Make sure to look all around and up as there are many surprises throughout the main exhibit!”
Admission is $10 for adults, members, SRSU students and faculty and kids under 12 are free. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am-4pm. Visit www.sulross.edu/museum/ or call (432) 837-8143 for more information. Open Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm.