Welcome to the Museum of the Big Bend!

Ecos del Sol

Portraits of Mexican American Heritage and Culture

November 15, 2024–February 15, 2025

Candelilla Wax Production Along the Rio Grande

Selection of maps and objects that explore the proliferate production of candelilla wax along the Rio Grande, from western Val Verde County to El Paso.

Mary Bones Endowment

Permian Basin Area Foundation is celebrating Mary’s remarkable legacy through the Mary Bones Endowment for the Museum of the Big Bend, established in her honor.

New Cultural Events Center

Available to rent for meetings/events

Big Bend Legacy

Big Bend Legacy

The Big Bend Legacy exhibit
introduces visitors to the natural history,
human history and confluence of cultures
in the Big Bend region.

Visit

The Museum of the Big Bend is located on the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine, Texas. Call 432-837-8730 for more information.

HOURS
Tuesday–Saturday, 10AM–4PM
Closed major holidays

Click here for entrance fees, our pet policy & other visitor information

Pets are not permitted inside the Museum of the Big Bend except for service type animals that are specifically recognized by the ADA.

Watch Our Video

Virtual Museum Walkthrough

Using Google Maps’ Street View feature, you can “walk” your browser through the entire exhibit area of the Museum of the Big Bend. Click here to give it a try!

Upcoming

Visit our Calendar to find out about upcoming Events, Exhibits and Workshops.

Shop

Visit the Museum’s Gift Shop, Big Bend Trading Company, for great books, gifts, crafts and clothing.

Director Mary Bones retired April 30th

Click to learn about Mary’s contributions to the Museum of the Big Bend and the endowment created in her honor.

The Mission of the Museum of the Big Bend, a Department of Sul Ross State University, is to serve and educate the public by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting the cultural, historic and natural materials that relate to the prehistory, history and cultural diversity of the Big Bend region of Texas and Mexico.