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Museum · Alpine, Texas
Museum of the Big Bend
Regional museum on the Sul Ross campus in Alpine, about the history, peoples and nature of the Big Bend region and the border.
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About Museum of the Big Bend
The Museum of the Big Bend is located on the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine and was established in the 1930s. It is the main museum about the Big Bend region, covering indigenous peoples to Spanish and Mexican settlers, cowboys, mining and railroads.
Permanent exhibits address border life, with ranch artifacts, saddles, weapons and historic photographs. A paleontology room displays fossils found in the region, including remains of a giant pterosaur, Quetzalcoatlus, discovered in Big Bend National Park.
The museum hosts temporary art and photography exhibitions of the West and an annual event for Western artists. It’s a good starting point to understand the region before heading to the parks.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one to one and a half hours.
Best time
Any time of year; check opening days, which change throughout the year.
How to get there
On the Sul Ross State University campus, east Alpine. Parking is available.
Tip
Check opening days before you go: the museum often closes on certain weekdays.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museum of the Big Bend
What is in the Museum of the Big Bend?
Exhibits on the history of the Big Bend region and the border, fossils, and temporary exhibitions of Western art.
Where is the Museum of the Big Bend located?
On the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine.
How long does a visit to the Museum of the Big Bend take?
About forty-five minutes to an hour and a half.