El Paso Museum of History is named finalist for national medal
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced the El Paso Museum of History (EPMH) is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medial for Museum and Library Services.
According to a press release from the City of El Paso, the National Medal is the highest honor given to museums and libraries demonstrating significant impact in their communities.
EPMH is one of three institutions in Texas to be selected as a finalists this year. In 2022, EPMH was also named a finalist, according to the City.
“Recognition as a finalist for the second time in two years is a testament to the quality of work being done by our staff and the engagement of our community at the El Paso Museum of History. We are proud to continue offering our community a rich multicultural and multi-faceted history of our Border region,” said Quality of Life Managing Director Ben Fyffe.
The winners of the National Medal will be announced in late May. Representatives from the winning institutions will be honored during the National Medal Ceremony later this year in Washington D.C.
“The El Paso Museum of History is honored to be a finalist for the IMLS National Medal. It validates and qualifies the urgent work being done to expand the range of voices centered and celebrated in our public spaces. As a part of this shared experience of living on the Border, the El Paso Museum of History has worked against previous status quos to develop a culture of community-first and community-led exhibitions,’ said El Paso Museum of History Director Erica Marin.
For more information, visit the IMLS website here.
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