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Texas Museum Directory, 1985

MUSEUMS IN TEXAS (Listed by City) (continued 2)

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COWBOY COUNTRY MUSEUM 113 South Wetherbee Stamford, TX 79553 915/773-2411 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-12, 1-4:30; Sat.-Sun., By Appointment Type: History/Art Exhibits: Farm and Ranch Artifacts of the Early 20th Century Fee: Donation

STANTON, MARTIN COUNTY

HISTORIC JAIL BUILDING Courthouse Square Stanton, TX 79782 915/756-3336 Open: By Appointment at the Sheriff’s Office Type: History Exhibits: History of Law Enforcement in Martin County Fee: None

MARTIN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 207 Broadway St. Box 929 Stanton, TX 79782 915/756-2700 Open: Tues.-Sat., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

STEPHENVILLE, ERATH COUNTY

STEPHENVILLE HISTORICAL HOUSE MUSEUM 525 East Washington Stephenville, TX 76401 No Telephone Open: Tues.-Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: J. D. Berry Home, Carriage House, 1899 Gothic Church, and Two Log Cabins Fee: Donation

STRATFORD, SHERMAN COUNTY

SHERMAN COUNTY DEPOT 213 North Main Box 1248 Stratford, TX 79084 806/396-2494 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation

SULPHUR SPRINGS, HOPKINS COUNTY

HOPKINS COUNTY MUSEUM AND HERITAGE PARK 416 North Jackson St. Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 214/885-2387 or 5424 Open: Sat., 1-4; Sun., 2-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢

SUNSET, MONTAGUE COUNTY

OLD WEST MUSEUM Off Highway 287, 5 Miles South of Bowie Sunset, TX 76270 817/872-2027 Open: Daily, 8-6 Type: History/General Exhibits: Wells-Fargo Express, Early Ranching, and Residents of the Area Fee: Adults 50¢

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SWEETWATER, NOLAN COUNTY

CITY-COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM 610 East Third Sweetwater, TX 79556 915/235-3627 Open: Tues.-Sat., 2-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: None

TAHOKA, LYNN COUNTY

TAHOKA PIONEER MUSEUM 1600 Lockwood Tahoka, TX 79373 806/998-5339 Open: Mon.-Fri., 11-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

TAYLOR, WILLIAMSON COUNTY

MOODY MUSEUM 114 West Ninth St. P.O. Box 765 Taylor, TX 76574 512/352-2485 Open: By Appointment Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Donation

TEAGUE, FREESTONE COUNTY

BURLINGTON-ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD MUSEUM 208 South Third Ave. Teague, TX 75860 817/739-2645 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site, Railroad History Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢

TEMPLE, BELL COUNTY

RAILROAD AND PIONEER MUSEUM 710 Jack Baskin St. P.O. Box 5126 Temple, TX 76501 817/778-6873 Open: Tues.-Sat., 1-4 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 35¢

SPJST MUSEUM 520 North Main St. P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76501 817/773-1575 Open: Daily, 8-12, 1-5; and By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY

SILENT WINGS MUSEUM Municipal Airport Terrell, TX 75160 214/368-6097 Open: Daily, 9-5 Type: History Exhibits: Gliders of WWII Vintage Fee: $5 for Nonmembers

TERRELL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 207 North Frances St. Terrell, TX 75160 214/563-6463 Open: Wed., 2-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

TEXARKANA, BOWIE COUNTY

TEXARKANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 219 State Line Ave. P.O. Box 2343 Texarkana, TX 75504 214/793-4831 Open: Weekdays, 10-4; Sat.-Sun., 12-3 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Prehistory and Archeology Fee: None

TEXAS CITY, GALVESTON COUNTY

COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND ART GALLERY 8001 Palmer Highway Texas City, TX 77591 409/762-7723, ext. 348 Open: Mon.-Thurs., 10-4; By Appointment Type: Art Exhibits: Regional and National Artists Fee: None

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TILDEN, McMULLEN COUNTY

McMULLEN COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES S.H. 16 Tilden, TX 78072 512/274-3305 or 3341 or 784-3285 Open: Sun., 2-5; and By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Maps, Books, Pictures, a Collection of Family Histories and Items Used by Indians and Early Pioneers in McMullen County Fee: None

TOMBALL, HARRIS COUNTY

CHARLTON MUSEUM 500 Block of North Pine Tomball, TX 77375 713/255-2148 Open: By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Farm Equipment, Texana Library, Gun Collection, and Horse-Powered Cotton Press; Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢

TULIA, SWISHER COUNTY

SWISHER COUNTY ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Swisher Memorial Building 127 West Second St. Tulia, TX 79088 806/995-2819 Open: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 1-4; Sat., 9-12; Sun., By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

TURKEY, HALL COUNTY

BOB WILLS MUSEUM Sixth and Lyles St. Turkey, TX 79261 806/423-1231 Open: Mon.-Wed., 8-5; By Appointment at Other Times Type: History Exhibits: Fiddles, Boots, Hats, Records, Music, Photos, Books, and Other Original Memorabilia Related to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys Fee: None

TYLER, SMITH COUNTY

GOODMAN MUSEUM 624 North Broadway Tyler, TX 75701 214/597-5304 Open: Mon.-Fri., 1-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Artifacts of East Texas Indians, Civil War Flags, Dr. W.J. Goodman’s Instruments, Antique Furniture, and Early Photos of Tyler and Smith County Fee: None

TYLER MUSEUM OF ART 1300 South Mahon Ave. Tyler, TX 75701 214/595-1001 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Temporary Exhibits Focusing on an Artist or Collection of Works Fee: None

UVALDE, UVALDE COUNTY

GARNER MEMORIAL MUSEUM 333 North Park St. Uvalde, TX 78801 512/278-5018 Open: Daily, 9-12, 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Brick House Belonging to John Nance Garner, Collection of Gavels, Historical Items Pertaining to Early Uvalde County Settlement Fee: None

UVALDE’S GRAND OPERA HOUSE VISITORS CENTER 100 Northwest St. Uvalde, TX 78801 512/278-4082 Open: Call for Hours Type: History Exhibits: History of Uvalde from 1849 through 1920 Fee: None

VALLEY MILLS, BOSQUE COUNTY

VALLEY MILLS HISTORICAL MUSEUM Santa Fe Park Box 168 Valley Mills, TX 76689 No Telephone Open: First and Third Sun. of Each Month, 2-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None

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VAN ALSTYNE, GRAYSON COUNTY

VAN ALSTYNE MUSEUM 216 East Jefferson St. Van Alstyne, TX 75095 214/482-5991 Open: Mon.-Fri., 1-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Call for Information

VAN HORN, CULBERSON COUNTY

CULBERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 112 Commerce on U.S. 80 P.O. Box 1255 Van Horn, TX 79855 915/283-2243 Open: Mon., 9-12 and Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Mineralogy Fee: None

VERNON, WILBARGER COUNTY

BIRD EGG COLLECTION OF ROBERT L. MORE, SR. 1907 Wilbarger St. Vernon, TX 76384 817/552-2506 Open: By Appointment; Closed in Winter until Easter Type: General Exhibits: More than 750 Eggs and Bird Species Fee: None

RED RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM 2030 Cumberland Vernon, TX 76384 817/553-4682 or 522-2936 Open: Daily, 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Indian Artifacts; Sculpture; Camera Collection and Photographs; Other Objects Relating to the History of Vernon and Wilbarger County Fee: None

VICTORIA, VICTORIA COUNTY

McNAMARA HOUSE MUSEUM 502 North Liberty St. Victoria, TX 77901 512/575-8227 Open: Tues., 10-12, 1-5; Wed. and Thurs., 10-12, 3-5; Sun., 3-5 Type: History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Art, Historic Building and Site Fee: None

THE NAVE MUSEUM 306 West Commercial Victoria, TX 77901 512/575-8227 Open: Tues.-Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None

VILLAGE MILLS, HARDIN COUNTY

WILDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM P.O. Box 64, Wildwood Village Mills, TX 77663 409/834-2376 Open: On Request and at All Functions at Lodge Building Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

VIOLET, NUECES COUNTY

VIOLET MUSEUM 12 Miles West of Corpus Christi on S.H. 44 Violet, TX 78380 512/387-2273 Open: First Sunday after Easter and the Second Sunday in October, 11-4; Group Tours By Appointment Type: General Exhibits: Old German Catholic Church; Original Altar, Wooden Pump Organ, Various Memorabilia Fee: Adults $1; Children 75¢

WACO, McLENNAN COUNTY

ARMSTRONG BROWNING LIBRARY Eighth and Speight Sts. P.O. Box 6336 Waco, TX 76706 817/755-3566 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-12, 2-4; Sat., 9-12 Type: Art/Literary Exhibits: Art and Literary Fee: None

CHAMPE-CARTER McCULLOCH HOUSE 407 Columbus Ave. Waco, TX 76701 817/753-5166 Open: Sat.-Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History/Art/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Botany, Historic Site and Building Fee: Adults $2; Students $1

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EARLE-HARRISON HOUSE 1901 North Fifth St. P.O. Box 5224 Waco, TX 76708 817/753-2032 Open: Appointment Only Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Historic Building and Site Fee: $2 per Person

EARLE-NAPIER-KINNARD HOUSE 814 South Fourth St. Waco, TX 76706 817/756-0057 Open: Weekends, 2-5; and By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $2; Students $1.50

EAST TERRACE 100 Mill St. P.O. Box 3222 Waco, TX 76704 817/756-4101 Open: Sat.-Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Historic Building/Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $2; Students $1.50

FORT HOUSE 503 South Fourth Waco, TX 76706 817/756-4161 Open: Weekends, 2-5 Type: Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Historic Site and Building, Clothing, and Glassware Fee: Adults $2; Students $1.50

HOMER GARRISON MEMORIAL MUSEUM Lake Brazos Park Box 1370 Waco, TX 76703 817/756-2211 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-6; Sun., 1-6 Type: History Exhibits: History and Heritage of the Texas Rangers Fee: 25¢

LEE LOCKWOOD AND TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 3801 West Waco Dr. P.O. Box 266 Waco, TX 76707 817/754-3942 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

MASONIC GRAND LODGE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF TEXAS 715 Columbus Ave. Waco, TX 76703 817/753-7395 Open: Weekdays, 9-4 Type: History Exhibits: Records, Artifacts, and History of the Masons in Texas Fee: None

SIMS LOG CABIN 1020 Sleepy Hollow Waco, TX 76710 817/772-3202 Open: By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Log Cabin, Indian Relics, Period Furnishings and Memorabilia Fee: None

STRECKER MUSEUM Sid Richardson Science Building South Fourth St. Baylor University Waco, TX 76798 817/755-1110 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4; Sat., 10-1; Sun., 2-5 Type: General Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, Botany, Mineralogy, and Living Habitats Fee: None

TEXAS RANGER HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM I-35 and the Brazos River Waco, TX 76703 817/754-1433 Open: Daily, 9-5, September 1-May 31; 9-6, June 1-August 31 Type: History Exhibits: 150 Years of Ranger History Fee: Adults $2.50; Children $1.50

TEXAS TENNIS MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME Waco Drive at 14th Waco, TX 76707 817/756-2307 Open: Wed.-Sun., 2-5; Other Hours By Appointment Type: General Exhibits: “Tennis Towns of Texas,” and the “Hall of Fame,” which features portraits of the first six inductees Fee: None

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THE ART CENTER 1300 College Dr. Waco, TX 76708 817/752-4371 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None

YOUTH CULTURAL CENTER 815 Columbus Ave. Waco, TX 76703 817/752-9641, ext. 36 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-12; and By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Children’s Museum Telling the Story of Civilization from Prehistoric Times to the Space Age Fee: None

WALLISVILLE, CHAMBERS COUNTY

WALLISVILLE HERITAGE PARK I-10, Exit 807 P.O. Box 16 Wallisville, TX 77597 409/389-2252 or 2253 Open: Mon.-Sat., 8-5 Type: History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Site and Building Fee: None

WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY

STAR OF THE REPUBLIC MUSEUM Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Park P.O. Box 317 Washington, TX 77880 409/878-2461 Open: Daily, 10-5, March-August; Wed.-Sun., September-February Type: History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site Fee: None

WAXAHACHIE, ELLIS COUNTY

ELLIS COUNTY MUSEUM, INC. 201 South College P.O. Box 706 Waxahachie, TX 75165 214/937-9383 Open: Mon. and Wed., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: None

MAHONEY-THOMPSON HOUSE 604 West Main Waxahachie, TX 75165 214/937-1061 Open: Mon. and Wed., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: 1904 Greek Revival Mansion; Cheatham Collection of Antique Fans, Porcelains, and Furniture Fee: None

WEATHERFORD, PARKER COUNTY

PARKER COUNTY MUSEUM AND TRADING POST 112 West Oak Weatherford, TX 76086 817/441-9210 or 594-2258 Open: Thurs.-Sat., 9-5; Wed., 12-5 Type: General/History/Art/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Art, Historic Building and Site Fee: None

WEATHERFORD DEPOT MUSEUM 410 Fort Worth St. Weatherford, TX 76086 817/594-3801 Open: Call for Hours Type: History Exhibits: Old Santa Fe Depot Fee: Call for Admission Fee

WELLINGTON, COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY

COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY MUSEUM 1404 15th St. Wellington, TX 79095 806/447-5857 Open: By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Rural Life in West Texas Fee: Call for Admission Fee

WESLACO, HIDALGO COUNTY

WESLACO BICULTURAL MUSEUM 527 South Kansas Weslaco, TX 78956 512/968-9142 Open: Wed.-Thurs., 2-4; Fri., 10-12, 2-4 Type: History Exhibits: History of Weslaco through Artifacts, Furniture, Photographs, and Magazine Clippings Fee: None

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WHARTON, WHARTON COUNTY

WHARTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 231 Fulton Wharton, TX 77488 409/532-2600 Open: Tues.-Sat., 2-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

WHEELER, WHEELER COUNTY

OLD MOBEETIE MUSEUM Old Mobeetie Jail South of Highway 152 Box 189 Wheeler, TX 79096 806/826-3289 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None

WHITEFACE, COCHRAN COUNTY

WHITEFACE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Box 65 Whiteface, TX 79379 806/287-1182 Open: Call for Hours Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None

WICHITA FALLS, WICHITA COUNTY

KELL HOUSE 900 Bluff Wichita Falls, TX 76301 817/723-0623 Open: Sun., 2-4, for Guided Tours Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Family Furnishings, Textiles, Photographs, and Clothing from the 1909 to 1940 Period Fee: Nominal Admission Fee

WICHITA FALLS MUSEUM AND ART CENTER #2 Eureka Circle Wichita Falls, TX 76308 817/692-0923 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-4:30; Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Art/Science Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Art, Planetarium Fee: None

WIMBERLEY, HAYS COUNTY

PIONEER TOWN 1 Mile South of Wimberley, 7A Ranch Resort Route 1, Box 259 Wimberley, TX 78676 512/847-2517 Open: Daily, 10-10, June-August; Weekends, 1-5:30, September-May Type: Art/Historic Building/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art Fee: 25¢ Parking

WINDTHORST, ARCHER COUNTY

ARCHER COUNTY MUSEUM Route 1 Windthorst, TX 76389 817/423-6426 Open: Sat., Sun., Holidays, 9-5 Type: General/History/Art/Science/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History, Art, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site Fee: None

WINK, WINKLER COUNTY

HELMER MERCANTILE LOCK AND TOOL MUSEUM 123 North Pyote St. Wink, TX 79789 915/527-3469 Open: Sun., 2-6; Special Tours on Weekdays By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: 19th-Century Tools; Old Ranch Hand Shack; Fire Truck Fee: None

WINTERS, RUNNELS COUNTY

Z. I. HALE MUSEUM 242 West Dale St. Winters, TX 79567 No Telephone Open: Second Sun. of Each Month, 2-4; and Special Occasions Type: History Exhibits: Antiques and Other Objects Relating to Community Life Fee: None

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WOODVILLE, TYLER COUNTY

ALLAN SHIVERS MUSEUM 302 North Charlton St. Woodville, TX 75979 409/283-3709 Open: Weekdays, 9-5; Sat., 10-2; Sun., By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Memorabilia of Shiver’s Term as Governor Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢

HERITAGE GARDEN VILLAGE U.S. 190 West, Just Outside the City Limits P.O. Box 666 Woodville, TX 75979 409/283-2272 Open: Daily; Winter, 9-5; Summer, 9:30-5:30 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: Adults $1.50; Children 75¢

YOAKUM, LAVACA-DEWITT COUNTY

YOAKUM HERITAGE MUSEUM 215 Nelson St. P.O. Box 2 Yoakum, TX 77995 512/293-6473 Open: Tues.-Sun., 3-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History Fee: None

YORKTOWN, DEWITT COUNTY

YORKTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Corner of West Main and Eckhardt Sts. P.O. Box 884 Yorktown, TX 78164 512/564-2661 Open: March-November, Sun. and Thurs., 3-5; December-February, Sun., 2-5 Type: General/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None

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