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Visitor Center (1117 Magoffin Ave.) is temporarily closed for construction until 2026. Please visit our temporary welcome center at the Magoffin Home (1120 Magoffin Ave.) for tours, tickets, and retail.

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Location

1120 Magoffin Ave. 
(Visitor Center at 1117 Magoffin Ave. is temporarily closed) 
El Paso, Texas 79901 
915-533-5147 
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Hours

Tuesday to Saturday
9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunday
Noon–4 p.m.

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Tickets

Adult $7
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $6
Child (6-17) $4
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $14, each additional child $1

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Programs

Public Tours  
Special Events  
School Programs 

Living room in the Magoffin Home

Plan Your Visit

Visitors will enjoy touring this historic adobe building and learning about the history and heritage of the Southwest borderlands through the lives of a prominent El Paso family.

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Magoffin Home History

Nestled in downtown El Paso, this striking and unique adobe homestead tells the stories of a multicultural family that influenced the development of the Southwest borderlands.

Walkway leading to the entrance of the Magoffin Home

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Events at Magoffin Home

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Family Storytime: The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver

Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us to hear Gene Barretta's book "The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver" and particpate in a free activity.

A knitted piece in blue yarn is being "frogged."

Brain Trust: Crochet Unraveled

Wednesday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us to learn about the "Laws of Crochet Physics!"

A view of the temporary location of the Magoffin Home Free Yoga class at the Pat O'Rourke Recreation Center.

Yoga

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Free community yoga class.

Magoffin Home in the Blog

Exploring the Heart of History: The Magoffin Historic District

Located in the heart of El Paso, the Magoffin Historic District is a unique blend of the city's rich history.

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The Stories of El Paso's Magoffin Family: Uncle Charlie

Learn about Uncle Charlie Richardson, an important member of the Magoffin family.

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Reflecting Cultural and Ethnic Diversity at Magoffin Home

Learn about the many different cultural practices that took place at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site.