Museums
Apache Trading Post
Rustic log cabin and family oriented gift shop features Big Bend collectibles, books on the history and geology of the Big Bend, Mexico, and Indian heritage. It houses the largest selection of topographic maps and three-dimensional relief maps highlighting the mountains of West Texas. Find out about the mysterious Marfa Lights in an eight-minute video shown continuously in the “Stars of Texas” room, filled with movie posters of films shot in the area, including “Giant.” Meet Quicksilver Pete, a camera loving burro and Sasha, the Wonder Dog.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Hours
- Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 6 p.m.
- Address
- On U.S. 90 three miles west of Alpine.
- Phone
- 432-837-5506
- Map
- Get Directions →
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