• Sit for a spell under a cottonwood tree and view the Franklin Mountains, seemingly nestled between the U.S. and Mexico flags in front of the visitor center. The two flags reflect our heritage; this land once belonging to Mexico and now to the U.S.

    Chamizal

    National Memorial Texas

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  • Alcohol Ban for Visitor Safety

    From June 1 through August 31, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages without a permit is prohibited. During Music Under the Stars concerts, alcohol may be purchased within the memorial boundary. More »

Galleries at the Memorial

Family exaiming sculptures and paintings in one of the park's gallery spaces.
Chamizal National Memorial exhibits artists whose work not only reflects the history and/or landscape of our border region, but also ties directly to the park’s mission of commemorating the amicable resolution of a long standing border dispute between the U.S. and Mexico.
 

Los Paisanos Gallery
Los Paisanos Gallery is located in the west wing of the Chamizal National Memorial administrative building. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and during the hours of 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays by requesting access with a park ranger at the visitor center information desk.

Abrazos Gallery
The Abrazos Gallery is located in the Visitor Center and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and during scheduled evening theater events.

Borderland Gallery
The Borderland Gallery, the smallest of the three exhibit areas, is located in the Visitor Center and open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and during scheduled evening theater events.

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Did You Know?

Siglo de Oro, "Golden Age", stage actors

The Siglo de Oro Drama Festival, the longest running festival of its kind in the world, is held at the Memorial yearly and has attained an international reputation for featuring quality presentations from Spain's Golden Age, in both English and Spanish, by theatrical groups from all over the world. More...