MUSEUMS IN TEXAS (Listed by City)
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ABILENE, TAYLOR COUNTY
ABILENE FINE ARTS MUSEUM 801 South Mockingbird Abilene, TX 79605 915/673-4587 Open: Tues.-Fri., 9-5; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
WOMEN OF ACU MUSEUM 7 Lytle Place Abilene, TX 79602 915/677-6460 Open: Special Occasions Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
ALBANY, SHACKELFORD COUNTY
LEDBETTER PICKET HOUSE 700 Railroad St. Albany, TX 76430 915/762-3087 Open: Daily, 8-5 Type: Historic House Exhibits: Historic House Fee: None
THE OLD JAIL ART CENTER Highway 6 East Route 1, Box 1 Albany, TX 76430 915/762-2269 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-6 Type: Art/Historic Building Exhibits: Art Fee: None
ALICE, JIM WELLS COUNTY
SOUTH TEXAS MUSEUM 66 South Wright P.O. Box 3232 Alice, TX 78332 512/668-8891 Open: Tues.-Fri., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: Donation
ALPINE, BREWSTER COUNTY
MUSEUM OF THE BIG BEND Sul Ross State University Box C-210 Alpine, TX 79832 915/837-8143 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Archeology, Prehistory Fee: None
ALVIN, BRAZORIA COUNTY
ALVIN MUSEUM Science Building Alvin Community College Alvin, TX 77511 713/331-6458 Open: By Appointment Type: Local History Exhibits: Artifacts and Photographs Relating to Southeast Texas Fee: None
AMARILLO, POTTER-RANDALL COUNTY
AMARILLO ART CENTER 2200 Van Buren P.O. Box 447 Amarillo, TX 79109 806/372-8356 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-5; Sat-Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
DON HARRINGTON DISCOVERY CENTER 1200 Streit Dr. Amarillo, TX 79106 806/355-9547 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5; Sat., 10-5 and 7-9; Sun., 1-5 (September-May only) Type: General/Science Exhibits: Medical and Physical Science Fee: None
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ANAHUAC, CHAMBERS COUNTY
CHAMBERS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Courthouse Annex Anahuac, TX 77514 409/267-3543 or 3452 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5; Sat.-Sun. By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology Fee: None
DR. NICHOLAS T. SCHILLING’S MEDICAL OFFICE MUSEUM Washington Ave. and Cummings St. Anahuac, TX 77514 409/267-3452 Open: By Appointment Type: General/Historic Building Exhibits: Medical Supplies and Paraphernalia Fee: None
ANGLETON, BRAZORIA COUNTY
BRAZORIA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Brazoria County Courthouse 100 Cedar St. P.O. Box 1222 Angleton, TX 77515 409/849-5711, ext. 455 Open: Thurs.-Sat., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Pre-Statehood, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building Fee: None
ARCHER CITY, ARCHER COUNTY
ARCHER COUNTY MUSEUM 400 West Pecan Box 656 Archer City, TX 76351 817/423-6426 Open: May-September, Weekends Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History Fee: None
ARLINGTON, TARRANT COUNTY
FIELDER MUSEUM 1616 West Abram Arlington, TX 76013 817/460-4001 Open: Tues.-Fri., 9:30-2:30; Sun., 1:30-4:30 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: None
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Fine Arts Building 601 Monroe St. Box 19089, UTA Station Arlington, TX 76019 817/273-2891 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4; Sun., 1-4 Type: Art Exhibits: Art and Architecture Fee: None
ARP, SMITH COUNTY
ARBORETUM, INC. McDonald Farms and Campground Route 1 Arp, TX 75750 214/859-7574 Open: By Appointment Type: Living Museum Exhibits: Trees and Bushes Native to the Area Fee: None
AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY
ARCHER M. HUNTINGTON ART GALLERY 23rd and San Jacinto Austin, TX 78712 512/471-7324 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
AUSTIN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Perry Brooks Building #702 Austin, TX 78701 512/472-2494 Open: Call for Hours Type: General Exhibits: Rotating Exhibits on Various Interests for Children Fee: None
AUSTIN NATURE CENTER 401 Deep Eddy Ave. Austin, TX 78703 512/472-4523 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Science Exhibits: Science, Natural History, Botany, Zoo Fee: None
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BARKER TEXAS HISTORY CENTER University of Texas at Austin Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 2 Austin, TX 78712 512/471-5961 Open: Mon.-Sat., 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Texas History and Historical Research on Texas Fee: None
CONFEDERATE MUSEUM, U.D.C. 112 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78701 512/472-2596 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-12, 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Collection of 1861-1865 Fee: None
DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS OLD LAND OFFICE MUSEUM 112 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78701 512/477-1822 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-12, 1-5 Type: General History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
ELISABET NEY MUSEUM 304 East 44th St. Austin, TX 78751 512/458-2255 Open: Tues.-Fri., 11-4:30; Sat.-Sun., 2-4:30 Type: History/Art/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Historic Building/Site Fee: None
FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM 802 San Marcos St. Austin, TX 78702 512/472-8180 Open: Tues.-Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Creole Furnishings and an Authentic Early French Kitchen Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM 1165 Angelina Austin, TX 78702 512/472-8954 Open: Tues.-Wed., 10-6; Thurs., 12-8; Fri.-Sat., 12-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local History, Art, Black Culture Fee: None
GOVERNOR’S MANSION 11th and Colorado Austin, TX 78711 512/475-2121 Open: Public Tours from 10-12 Mon., Wed., Fri. Type: General History/Historic Site Exhibits: Historic Building/Site and Governor History Fee: None
JOURDAN BACHMAN PIONEER FARM 11418 Sprinkle Cut-Off Rd. Austin, TX 78754 512/837-1215 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-1 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: $1 per hour
LAGUNA GLORIA ART MUSEUM 3809 West 35th St. P.O. Box 5568 Austin, TX 78763 512/458-8191 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5; Thurs., 10-9 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
LBJ LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 2313 Red River Austin, TX 78705 512/482-5137 Open: Daily, 9-5 Type: History Exhibits: Presidential Library and History Exhibits Fee: None
LEEDS GALLERY Academic Center 4th Floor, Harry Ransom Center Box 7219 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712 512/471-4664 Open: Weekdays, 8-4:45 Type: Art Exhibits: Art and Literary Collections Fee: None
MICHENER GALLERY Harry Ransom Center 21st and Guadalupe Austin, TX 78712 512/471-7324 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
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MOODY HALL ATRIUM GALLERY St. Edward’s University 3001 South Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78704 512/444-2621, ext. 327 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-8; Sat.-Sun., 8-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Local or Area Art Fee: Donation
MUSEO DEL BARRIO DE AUSTIN 1619 East First St. Austin, TX 78702 512/477-5770 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Chicano and Latino Art Fee: None
NEILL-COCHRAN MUSEUM HOUSE 2310 San Gabriel Austin, TX 78705 512/478-2335 Open: Wed.-Sun., 2-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Art Fee: $1
O. HENRY MUSEUM 409 East Fifth St. Austin, TX 78701 512/472-1903 Open: Mon.-Sat., 11-4:30; Sun., 2-4:30 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building/Site and O. Henry Memorabilia Fee: None
TEXAS MEMORIAL MUSEUM 2400 Trinity Austin, TX 78705 512/471-1604 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: Natural History Exhibits: History, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, and Mineralogy Fee: None
AZLE, TARRANT COUNTY
AZLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 124 West Main P.O. Box 240 Azle, TX 76020 No Telephone Open: Tues.-Thurs., 12-4, By Appointment Type: General/History/Art Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, and Art Fee: None
BAIRD, CALLAHAN COUNTY
CALLAHAN COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM Fourth and Market Sts. Baird, TX 79504 915/854-1718 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-12, 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Early History of the County Fee: None
BANDERA, BANDERA COUNTY
FRONTIER TIMES MUSEUM 506 13th St. P.O. Box 563 Bandera, TX 78003 512/796-3864 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-12, 1-4:30; Sun., 1-4:30 Type: General/History/Art/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Art Fee: Adults $1; Students 25¢
OLD JAIL MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY 1 Block East of Highway 16 and Main St. P.O. Box 578 Bandera, TX 78003 512/796-4420 Open: Daily, 10-5 Type: History/Art Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Art Fee: 25¢
BASTROP, BASTROP COUNTY
BASTROP COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 702 Main St. Bastrop, TX 78602 512/321-6177 Open: Sat. and Sun. afternoons Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢
BAY CITY, MATAGORDA COUNTY
MATAGORDA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 1824 Sixth St. Box 851 Bay City, TX 77414 409/245-7502 Open: Tues.-Fri., 3-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, and Mineralogy Fee: None
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BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY
BAYTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Community Building 3430 Market St. Baytown, TX 77520 713/427-8768 Open: Sun.-Fri., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY
BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS MEMORIAL Gulf Street Exit off I-10 Beaumont, TX 77703 713/833-4622 Open: Daily, 9-5 Type: General Exhibits: Didrikson Memorials Fee: None
BEAUMONT ART MUSEUM 1111 Ninth St. Beaumont, TX 77702 409/832-3432 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-5; Sat.-Sun., 2-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
EDISON PLAZA MUSEUM 350 Pine St. P.O. Box 3652 Beaumont, TX 77704 409/839-3089 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: History/Science Exhibits: Science/Historic Building/Thomas Edison Industry Fee: None
GLADYS CITY BOOMTOWN University Dr. and U.S. 69/96/287 P.O. Box 10082, Lamar University Beaumont, TX 77710 409/838-8896 or 835-0823 Open: Tues.-Fri., 1-5; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults 50¢
JOHN JAY FRENCH MUSEUM 2989 French Rd. Beaumont, TX 77706 409/898-0348 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 1-4 Type: History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Art Fee: Adults $1; Students 50¢
SPINDLETOP MUSEUM 950 East Florida P.O. Box 10082, Lamar University Beaumont, TX 77710 409/838-8896 Open: Mon.-Fri., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
BEEVILLE, BEE COUNTY
BEE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 611 East Corpus Christi Beeville, TX 78102 512/358-6393 Open: By Appointment Type: General Exhibits: Local History and Antique Furniture Fee: Donation
BELTON, BELL COUNTY
SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM Mabee Student Center University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX 76513 817/939-5811 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor History Fee: None
BENJAMIN, KNOX COUNTY
KNOX COUNTY MUSEUM Courthouse U.S. 82 and S.H. 6 Benjamin, TX 79505 817/454-2191 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
BIGFOOT, FRIO COUNTY
BIGFOOT WALLACE MUSEUM FM 462 P.O. Box 34 Bigfoot, TX 78005 512/663-4395 Open: Upon Request Type: General/History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
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BIG SPRING, HOWARD COUNTY
HERITAGE MUSEUM 510 Scurry Big Spring, TX 79720 915/267-8255 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-5; Sat., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Archeology, and Prehistory Fee: Donation
BOERNE, KENDALL COUNTY
HISTORICAL HOUSE MUSEUM 402 East Blanco St. Boerne, TX 78006 512/249-2469 Open: Thurs., 2-5 and By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Historic Building and Site Fee: Donation
THEIS HOUSE Corner of Main and Newton Boerne, TX 78006 No Telephone Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Site and Building Fee: Donation
BONHAM, FANNIN COUNTY
FANNIN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Courthouse, Third Floor Bonham, TX 75418 214/583-8042 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-12, 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
OLD FORT INGLISH REPLICA U.S. 82 West Bonham, TX 75418 214/583-3441 Open: April-September, 9-5; Weekends, 1-5 Type: General/History, Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Historic Building and Site Fee: Donation
SAM RAYBURN HOUSE ½ Mile West of City Limits on U.S. 82 Route 3, Box 308 Bonham, TX 75418 214/583-5558 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-5; Sat., 1-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Historic Home and Contents Fee: None
SAM RAYBURN LIBRARY West Sam Rayburn Dr. P.O. Box 309 Bonham, TX 75418 214/583-2455 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-5; Sat., 1-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: History Exhibits: Historical Mementos Pertaining to Sam Rayburn Fee: None
BORGER, HUTCHINSON COUNTY
HUTCHINSON COUNTY MUSEUM 618 North Main Box 325 Borger, TX 79007 806/273-6121 Open: Weekdays, 11-4:30; Sun., 2-4; Closed Tues. Type: History/Historic Building and Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology and Prehistory Fee: None
BRACKETTVILLE, KINNEY COUNTY
THE OLD GUARDHOUSE MUSEUM Fort Clark Historical Society of Kinney County Box 1061 Brackettville, TX 78832 512/563-2996 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-4 Type: Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
BRADY, McCULLOCH COUNTY
HEART OF TEXAS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 117 High St. Brady, TX 76858 No Telephone Open: Sat.-Mon., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
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BRAZOSPORT, BRAZORIA COUNTY
BRAZOSPORT MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE 400 College Dr. Brazosport, TX 77566 409/265-7831 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General Exhibits: Shell Collection and Science Fee: None
BRECKENRIDGE, STEPHENS COUNTY
BRECKENRIDGE AVIATION MUSEUM Stephens County Airport Breckenridge, TX 76024 817/559-3201 Open: Daily Type: History Exhibits: World War II Aircrafts Fee: None
J. D. SANDEFER OIL ANNEX 116 West Walker P.O. Box 350 Breckenridge, TX 76024 817/559-8471 Open: Tues.-Sat., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building, and Oil History Fee: None
SWENSON MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF STEPHENS COUNTY 116 West Walker P.O. Box 350 Breckenridge, TX 76024 817/559-8471 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-12, 1-4 Type: Historic/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
BRENHAM, WASHINGTON COUNTY
GIDDINGS-WILKIN MUSEUM 805 Crockett St. P.O. Box 1123 Brenham, TX 77833 409/836-3695 Open: By Appointment Type: History/Art/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Historic Site and Building Fee: $1.50
BROOKSHIRE, WALLER COUNTY
WALLER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 906 Cooper St. P.O. Box 235 Brookshire, TX 77423 713/934-2826 Open: Weekdays, except Thurs., 10-2 Type: General/History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
BROWNFIELD, TERRY COUNTY
TERRY COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM 602 East Cardwell St. Brownfield, TX 79316 806/637-2467 Open: Wed. and Sun., 2-4 and By Appointment Type: Historic Building/Site/History Exhibits: History of the Area Fee: 25¢
BROWNSVILLE, CAMERON COUNTY
BROWNSVILLE ART LEAGUE MUSEUM Neale Dr. P.O. Box 3404 Brownsville, TX 78520 512/542-0941 Open: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 9:30-3; Tues., 1-4 Type: Art/Historic Building/Site Exhibits: Art Fee: None
STILLMAN HOUSE MUSEUM 1300 East Washington Box 846 Brownsville, TX 78520 512/542-3929 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-12, 2-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: $1
BRYAN, BRAZOS COUNTY
BRAZOS VALLEY MUSEUM 3232 Briarcrest Dr. Bryan, TX 77801 409/779-2195 Open: Thurs.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: General Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Natural History Fee: None
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BURNET, BURNET COUNTY
FORT CROGHAN MUSEUM Highway 29 West P.O. Box 74 Burnet, TX 78611 512/756-8281 Open: April-September, Mon.-Wed. and Sat., 8-5; Sun., 10-4 Type: History/Historic Buildings Exhibits: Six Historic Buildings, Local and Pioneer History, Early Texas History Fee: Donation
LONGHORN CAVERN MUSEUM 10 Miles Southwest of Burnet off U.S. 281 Longhorn Cavern State Park Burnet, TX 78611 512/756-4680 Open: Daily, 9-5; Wed.-Sun., 9-3 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local History and Mineralogy Fee: None
CALDWELL, BURLESON COUNTY
BURLESON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM County Courthouse Caldwell, TX 77836 No Telephone Open: Fri., 2-5 and By Appointment Type: General Exhibits: Indian Artifacts and Other Archeological Materials, Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
CAMERON, MILAM COUNTY
MILAM COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Main and Fannin P.O. Box 966 Cameron, TX 76520 817/697-9223 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-12, 1-5 Type: History/Historic Site and Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
CANYON, RANDALL COUNTY
PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2401 Fourth Ave. Box 967, W.T. Station Canyon, TX 79016 806/655-7191 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Art/Science Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History, Art, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site, and Mineralogy Fee: None
CARROLLTON, DALLAS COUNTY
A. W. PERRY HOMESTEAD MUSEUM 1509 North Perry Carrollton, TX 75006 214/323-5019 Open: Tues. and Thurs., 1-4; Sun., 1:30-4 Type: Historic Site/Building/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
CARTHAGE, PANOLA COUNTY
PANOLA COUNTY HISTORICAL JAIL MUSEUM North Shelby St. Carthage, TX 75633 No Telephone Open: Weekdays, 3:30-5:30; Sat., 9-12 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults 50¢; Students 15¢
CENTER, SHELBY COUNTY
SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM Shelbyville and Riggs St. Center, TX 75935 409/598-5470 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
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CHAPPELL HILL, WASHINGTON COUNTY
CHAPPELL HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM College St. P.O. Box 211 Chappell Hill, TX 77426 409/836-9127 Open: Sun., 1:30-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
CHILDRESS, CHILDRESS COUNTY
CHILDRESS COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM 210 Third St., NW Childress, TX 79201 817/937-2261 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5; Sat., 9-1 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology and Prehistory Fee: None
CLEBURNE, JOHNSON COUNTY
LAYLAND MUSEUM 201 North Caddo St. Cleburne, TX 76031 817/641-3321, ext. 375 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-12, 1-5; Sat., 9-1 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
CLEVELAND, LIBERTY COUNTY
AUSTIN MEMORIAL CENTER 220 South Bonham Cleveland, TX 77327 713/592-3920 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9:30-5; Tues., 12-8; Sat., 9:30-12:30 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
CLIFTON, BOSQUE COUNTY
BOSQUE MEMORIAL MUSEUM South Ave. Q Clifton, TX 76634 817/675-8733 or 3845 Open: Fri.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1; Students 50¢
COLDSPRING, SAN JACINTO COUNTY
SAN JACINTO COUNTY OLD JAIL MUSEUM Slade St. P.O. Box 505 Coldspring, TX 77331 409/653-4671 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-4 Type: General/History/Art/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Historic Site and Building Fee: None
COLEMAN, COLEMAN COUNTY
COLEMAN MUSEUM City Park Coleman, TX 76834 915/625-4128 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-6 in April, May, and September; Daily 1-6 (except Thurs.) in June, July, and August Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ART EXHIBITS J. E. Rudder Exhibit Hall College Station, TX 77844 409/845-8501 Open: Daily, 8-11 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ART EXHIBITS Memorial Student Center Gallery College Station, TX 77844 409/845-1515 Open: Daily, 8-8 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
COLORADO CITY, MITCHELL COUNTY
COLORADO CITY MUSEUM 183 West Third St. Colorado City, TX 79512 915/728-8285 Open: Tues.-Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Archeology, Prehistory, Paleontology, and Pioneer Settlement Fee: Donation
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COLUMBUS, COLORADO COUNTY
ALLEY LOG CABIN HOUSE MUSEUM 1200 Bowie St. P.O. Box 817 Columbus, TX 78934 409/732-5881 Open: Third Weekend in May and for Special Tours Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: $2.50
KOLIBA HOME MUSEUM COMPLEX 1124 Front St. Columbus, TX 78934 409/732-2913 Open: Daily, 10-6 Type: General/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
TATE-SENFTENBERG-BRANDON HOUSE 616 Walnut St. P.O. Box 817 Columbus, TX 78934 409/732-5881 Open: Spring and Fall Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: $2.50
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY MUSEUM County Courthouse Square Columbus, TX 78934 No Telephone Open: Third Weekend in May and Special Occasions Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
COMANCHE, COMANCHE COUNTY
BURKS MUSEUM Highway 16 North Comanche, TX 76442 915/356-3302 Open: Sun., 1-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: 50¢
COMANCHE COUNTY MUSEUM West Moorman Rd. P.O. Box 22 Comanche, TX 76442 No Telephone Open: Sun., 2-4:30 and Special Appointments Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
COMFORT, KENDALL COUNTY
COMFORT HISTORICAL MUSEUM Corner of Eighth and High Sts. P.O. Box 244 Comfort, TX 78013 512/995-3807 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
COOPER, DELTA COUNTY
DELTA COUNTY PATTERSONS MEMORIAL MUSEUM 700 West Dallas Ave. Cooper, TX 75432 214/395-2934 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-4 Type: General/History/Historic Building and Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY
ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS 1902 North Shoreline Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78403 512/883-3844 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
CENTENNIAL HOUSE 411 North Broadway Corpus Christi, TX 78401 512/882-8691 Open: Special Tours Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
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CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM 1900 North Chaparral Corpus Christi, TX 78401 512/883-2862 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History/Art/Science Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History, Art, Archeology, Prehistory, Botany, and Mineralogy Fee: None
MUSEUM OF ORIENTAL CULTURES 426 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401 512/883-1303 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-12, 1-4; Sun., 2-5 Type: General Exhibits: Hakata Dolls, Masks, Architectural Scale Models of Shrines and Temples, Reproductions of Classic Oriental Work Fee: Adults $1; Students 35¢; Children under 12 25¢
OLD TEXAS MUSEUM 819 Ayers St. Corpus Christi, TX 78404 512/882-5219 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5:30; Sun., 1:30-6 Type: General/History/Art/Collection Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1; Students 50¢
SOUTH TEXAS ARTMOBILE Corpus Christi University 6300 Ocean Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78412 512/991-6810, ext. 372 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
CORSICANA, NAVARRO COUNTY
PIONEER VILLAGE 912 West Park Ave. Corsicana, TX 75110 214/872-1468 Open: Mon.-Fri.; Sat. and Sun. Evenings Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢
COUPLAND, WILLIAMSON COUNTY
COUPLAND MUSEUM Hoxy St. Box 56 Coupland, TX 78615 512/856-2484 Open: Fri., Sat., and Sun. and by Special Request Type: General/History Exhibits: Mementos and Artifacts from Early Railroad Days in Central Texas Fee: Donation
CRANE, CRANE COUNTY
CRANE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 409 South Gaston St. Crane, TX 79731 915/558-2110 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
CRESSON, HOOD COUNTY
HAL S. SMITH FARM MACHINERY MUSEUM Highway 171 South Box 88 Cresson, TX 76035 817/396-2736 Open: By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
STURDY’S PRAIRIE BOX HOUSE MUSEUM Three Blocks East of U.S. 377 Cresson, TX 76035 817/283-3640 or 396-4371 Open: June, July, and August, Wed.-Sun., 1-5; Group Tours by Appointment Type: General/History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Site and Building Fee: Nominal Admission Charge
CROCKETT, HOUSTON COUNTY
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CENTER OF HOUSTON COUNTY 629 North Fourth Crockett, TX 75835 409/544-5304 Open: Sun., 2-4 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: $1
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HOUSTON COUNTY MUSEUM 303 South First Crockett, TX 75835 409/544-5304 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
MONROE-CROOK HOUSE 707 East Houston Crockett, TX 75835 409/544-5820 Open: Wed., 9-12; Sat.-Sun., 2-4 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: $2
CROSBYTON, CROSBY COUNTY
CROSBY COUNTY PIONEER MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND COMMUNITY CENTER 101 Main P.O. Box 386 Crosbyton, TX 79322 806/675-2331 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-12, 2-5 Type: History Exhibits: Regional, Local, and Pioneer History Fee: None
CROWELL, FOARD COUNTY
FIRE HALL MUSEUM 116 North Main Crowell, TX 79227 No Telephone Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
FOARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE MUSEUM County Courthouse Crowell, TX 79227 817/474-2581 Open: Daily, 9-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
FOARD COUNTY MUSEUM McAdams Ranch Crowell, TX 79227 817/655-3395 Open: June-September by Appointment Only Type: General/History Exhibits: Early Ranching Families Fee: None
CUERO, DEWITT COUNTY
DEWITT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 312 East Broadway P.O. Box 745 Cuero, TX 77954 512/275-6322 Open: Thurs.-Fri., 9-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Archeology, Historic Building and Site Fee: Donation
DAINGERFIELD, MORRIS COUNTY
MORRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Route 1, Box 280 Daingerfield, TX 75638 No Telephone Open: Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
DALHART, DALLAM-HARTLEY COUNTY
XIT MUSEUM 108 East Fifth St. Dalhart, TX 79022 806/249-5390 Open: Tues.-Sat., 2-5; First Sunday of Each Month, 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER Nolan Estes Educational Plaza 3634 South R.L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75224 214/375-1600 Open: 10-4 on School Days Type: General Exhibits: Contributions of Afro-American Culture Fee: None
AGE OF STEAM MUSEUM Washington and Parry Dallas, TX 75226 214/361-6936 Open: Sun., 11-5 Type: General Exhibits: Railroading Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
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ASIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER Tom Gooch Early Childhood Center 4030 Calculus Rd. Dallas, TX 75234 214/241-6111 Open: 10-12 and 1-4 on School Days Type: General Exhibits: Asian Arts Fee: None
BIBLICAL ARTS CENTER 7500 Park Ln. Dallas, TX 75225 214/691-4661 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art, Archeology, and Prehistory Fee: None
DALLAS AQUARIUM First and Martin Luther King Dallas, TX 75226 214/428-3587 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: General Exhibits: Science, Planetarium, and Aquatic Animals Fee: None
DALLAS CIVIC GARDEN CENTER Fair Park Dallas, TX 75226 214/428-7476 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-5; Sat., 9-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General Exhibits: Botany and Planetarium Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢; Free from 9-1, Sat.
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART 1717 North Harwood St. Dallas, TX 75201 214/421-4187 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
DALLAS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Second and Grand P.O. Box 26193, Fair Park Dallas, TX 75226 214/421-2169 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun. and Holidays, 12-5 Type: General Exhibits: Natural History Fee: None
DEGOYLER ESTATE 8525 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218 214/324-1401 Open: Tues., 1-3; Wed.-Fri., 10-3 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Spanish Colonial Revival Mansion Fee: None
DENTAL MUSEUM 800 Hall St. Dallas, TX 75226 214/824-6321 Open: Appointment Only, Mon.-Fri., 10-12 and 2-4 Type: History/Science Exhibits: Science and Early Dental Equipment Materials Fee: None
HALL OF STATE Fair Park P.O. Box 26038 Dallas, TX 75226 214/421-5136 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF CULTURES 7500 West Camp Wisdom Rd. Dallas, TX 75236 214/298-3331 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: Science Exhibits: Ethnological Fee: None
McCORD THEATRE COLLECTION Fondren Library Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75225 214/692-1002 Open: Library Hours and By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Collection of Material from Cinema, Circus, Opera, Dance, Theatre, Vaudeville, Radio, and TV Fee: None
MEADOWS MUSEUM AND GALLERY Owen Art Center Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75225 214/692-2516 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art and Spanish Art Fee: None
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MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER Pinkston Annex (Thomas Edison) 2940 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, TX 75212 214/630-1680 Open: 8-5 on School Days Type: General/History Exhibits: Hispanic Influence in Texas History Fee: None
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN LIFE AND CULTURE 3837 Simpson-Stuart Rd. Dallas, TX 75241 214/372-8738 Open: Mon.-Fri., 12-4 and By Appointment Type: General/Art Exhibits: Traditional African Sculpture and Ceremonial Objects Fee: None
NATIONAL BROADCAST MUSEUM 1701 Market St. Dallas, TX 75202 214/748-1112 Open: Wed.-Fri., 11-4; Sat.-Sun., 11-5 Type: General Exhibits: Personal Microscope Used by Thomas A. Edison; Ornate Victrolas; Early TV Sets Fee: Adults $2; Children $1
NATIVE-AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER Sequoyah Environmental Science Academy 3635 Greenleaf St. Dallas, TX 75212 214/631-3920 Open: 8-5 on School Days Type: General/History Exhibits: Tribal Artifacts Representing the Six Geographical Areas of U.S. American Indian Heritage Fee: None
NEIMAN-MARCUS ARCHIVE SHOWCASE Fifth Floor Main and Ervay Sts. Dallas, TX 75201 214/573-5780 Open: During Store Hours Type: General Exhibits: Neiman-Marcus Early History and Personalities Fee: None
OLD CITY PARK 1717 Gano St. Dallas, TX 75215 214/421-5141 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat.-Sun., 1:30-4:30 Type: History/Historic Building/Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $4; Children $2
SILENT WINGS MUSEUM 7038 Northaven Rd. Dallas, TX 75230 214/368-6097 Open: Tues., Thurs., and Sat., 10-5 Type: General Exhibits: World War II Collection Fee: None
SOUTHWEST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY/THE SCIENCE PLACE First and King Ave. P.O. Box 11158 Dallas, TX 75223 214/428-8351 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 12-5 Type: Science Exhibits: Science and Planetarium Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
DECATUR, WISE COUNTY
OLD STONE PRISON 201 Pecan St. Decatur, TX 76234 817/627-3723 Open: By Appointment Only Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
WISE COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM 1602 South Trinity Box 427 Decatur, TX 76234 817/627-5586 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9:30-4:30; Sun., 1-4:30 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢
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DEER PARK, HARRIS COUNTY
DEER PARK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HISTORICAL SCHOOL MUSEUM 204 Ivy St. Deer Park, TX 77536 713/479-2831, exts. 135 and 353 Open: Daily, 8-4 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building, and History of Deer Park School District Fee: None
DEL RIO, VAL VERDE COUNTY
WHITEHEAD MEMORIAL MUSEUM 1308 South Main St. Del Rio, TX 78840 512/774-3611, ext. 244 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-12 and 1-4:30 Type: General/History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Historic Site Fee: Adults $1; Children 25¢
DENISON, GRAYSON COUNTY
GRAYSON COUNTY FRONTIER VILLAGE Loy Park on Loy Lake Rd. Denison, TX 75020 214/463-2487 Open: Sun., 2-5 and By Appointment Type: General/History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Site and Building Fee: None
DENTON, DENTON COUNTY
COURTHOUSE-ON-THE-SQUARE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Second Floor, Courthouse Denton, TX 76201 817/566-1487 Open: Mon.-Thurs., 2-5 Type: History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
HISTORICAL COLLECTION North Texas State University Ave. A and Mulberry St. P.O. Box 13438 Denton, TX 76203 817/565-2386 Open: Mon.-Fri., 1-5 and By Appointment Type: General Exhibits: Ethnographic/Historic Fee: None
STATE MUSEUM OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC Texas’ First Ladies Historic Costume Collection Human Development Building Texas Women’s University P.O. Box 23975 Denton, TX 76204 817/382-8821 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Gowns Worn by the Wives of the Governors of Texas and the Presidents of the Republic of Texas Fee: None
TEXAS WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM 1 Circle Dr. Denton, TX 76204 817/382-8923 Open: 9-4 on School Days Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
TEXAS WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY STATE HISTORICAL COLLECTION: HISTORY OF TEXAS WOMEN Old Main Building Denton, TX 76204 817/387-1215 Open: Tues., 9-12; Thurs., 1-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: History of Texas Women Fee: None
DICKENS, DICKENS COUNTY
DICKENS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Courthouse Dickens, TX 79229 806/623-5577 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
DIMMITT, CASTRO COUNTY
CASTRO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 404 West Halsell St. Dimmitt, TX 79027 806/647-2611 Open: Mon.-Fri., 1-5; Sat.-Sun., By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
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DONNA, HIDALGO COUNTY
DONNA HOOKS FLETCHER MUSEUM, INC. 129 South Eighth St. P.O. Box 1175 Donna, TX 78537 No Telephone Open: Wed. and Fri., 2:30-4:30 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
DUBLIN, ERATH COUNTY
LYON MUSEUM 118 East Blackjack Dublin, TX 76446 817/445-2582 Open: Sat., 2-4 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Donation
MILLER GRIST MILL-WRIGHT MEMORIAL PARK 118 East Blackjack Dublin, TX 76446 817/445-2582 Open: Mon.-Wed., 8-3 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
DUMAS, MOORE COUNTY
MOORE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Lew Haile Annex Dumas Ave. and East Eighth Box 851 Dumas, TX 79029 806/935-3113 Open: Winter, Mon.-Fri., 1-4:30; Summer, Tues.-Sat., 10-5 and Sun., 2-5. Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Archeology, and Prehistory Fee: None
TUMBLEWEED GALLERY AND MUSEUM Highway 87/287 Box 1225 Dumas, TX 79029 No Telephone Open: Daily, June-August, Mon.-Sat., 10-8 and Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Art Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, and Geological History Fee: None
EAGLE PASS, MAVERICK COUNTY
FORT DUNCAN MUSEUM Fort Duncan Park P.O. Box 848 Eagle Pass, TX 78852 512/773-6057 Open: Weekends, September-May, 2-5; Daily, June-August, 1-5 (except Sun.) Type: Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: $1 Donation
EDGEWOOD, VAN ZANDT COUNTY
EDGEWOOD HERITAGE CENTER North Main Edgewood, TX 75117 214/896-4253 Open: First and Third Sats. of the Month and By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Historic Buildings Fee: Donation
EDINBURG, HIDALGO COUNTY
HIDALGO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 121 East McIntyre P.O. Box 482 Edinburg, TX 78539 512/383-6911 Open: Tues.-Fri., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site Fee: Donation
EDNA, JACKSON COUNTY
TEXANA MUSEUM AND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 403 North Wells St. P.O. Box 401 Edna, TX 77957 512/782-5431 Open: Tues.-Fri., 1-5; Sat., 8-12 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
EGYPT, WHARTON COUNTY
EGYPT PLANTATION Egypt, TX 77436 409/677-3562 Open: Weekdays, 8-12 and 2-4 By Reservation Type: Historic Buildings Exhibits: Collections of Early Life in Texas Fee: $5
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NORTHINGTON-HEARD MUSEUM Box 277 Egypt, TX 77436 409/677-3562 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5; Sat., 8-12 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, and Mineralogy Fee: None
EL CAMPO, WHARTON COUNTY
EL CAMPO MUSEUM OF ART, HISTORY, AND NATURAL SCIENCE 201 East Jackson St. El Campo, TX 77437 409/543-2713 Open: Weekdays, 9-5; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, World Record Animal Trophies Fee: None
ELDORADO, SCHLEICHER COUNTY
SCHLEICHER COUNTY MUSEUM Menard Highway and U.S. 277 P.O. Box 473 Eldorado, TX 76936 915/853-2709 Open: Mon.-Thurs., 2-4:30 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY
BULLFIGHT MUSEUM Del Camino Restaurant 5001 Alameda El Paso, TX 79905 915/772-2711 Open: Daily When Restaurant Is Open Type: General/History Exhibits: Bullfighting Fee: None
CHAMIZAL NATIONAL MEMORIAL 800 South San Marcial P.O. Box 722 El Paso, TX 79944 915/541-7780 Open: Daily, 9-5 Type: General/History/Art Exhibits: History and Art Fee: None
CHURCH HERITAGE CENTER Trinity United Methodist Church Corner of Mesa and Yandell El Paso, TX 79922 915/532-2674 Open: Tours on Request Type: Historic Building Exhibits: History of Trinity United Methodist Church Fee: Call for Admission Charge
EL PASO CENTENNIAL MUSEUM University and Wiggins Ave. University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX 79968 915/747-5565 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-4:30; Sun., 1:30-5:30 Type: History Exhibits: Local History, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, and Mineralogy Fee: None
EL PASO MUSEUM OF ART 1211 Montana El Paso, TX 79902 915/541-4043 Open: Wed., Sat., 10-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
EL PASO MUSEUM OF HISTORY 12901 Gateway West El Paso, TX 79927 915/858-1928 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
INSIGHTS—EL PASO SCIENCE CENTER 303 North Oregon El Paso, TX 79901 915/542-2990 Open: Tues.-Fri., 1-5; Sat., 10-5 Type: Science Exhibits: Science, Botany, Mineralogy Fee: None
TIGUA INDIAN MUSEUM 119 South Old Pueblo Rd. El Paso, TX 79917 915/859-7913 Open: Tues.-Sun., 10-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local, Pioneer, and Indian History Fee: None
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WILDERNESS PARK MUSEUM 2000 Trans Mountain Rd. El Paso, TX 79924 915/755-4332 Open: Tues.-Sun., 9-5 Type: Science Exhibits: Archeology and Prehistory Fee: None
YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO MUSEUM 119 South Old Pueblo Rd. El Paso, TX 79917 915/859-3916 Open: Daily, 9-5, April through October; 8:30-5:30, November through March Type: Historic Building/Site Exhibits: Tigua Indian Tribe of Texas Fee: None
EOLA, CONCHO COUNTY
THE EARNEST AND DOROTHY BARROW FOUNDATION MUSEUM 19 Miles East of San Angelo on S.H. 765 P.O. Box 607 Eola, TX 76937 915/469-3788 Open: Reservation Only Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Mineralogy Fee: None
FAIRFIELD, FREESTONE COUNTY
FREESTONE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 302 East Main P.O. Box 524 Fairfield, TX 75840 214/389-3738 Open: Wed., 10-4; Sat., 10-4; Sun., 1:30-4 Type: General/History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults 50¢; Children under 12 25¢
MOODY-BRADLEY HOUSE 318 Moody Box 76 Fairfield, TX 75840 No Telephone Open: Sun., 1-5; Other Days By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Historic Building Fee: Adults 50¢; Students 25¢
FALFURRIAS, BROOKS COUNTY
HERITAGE MUSEUM St. Mary’s Highway, Exit 281 P.O. Box 86 Falfurrias, TX 78355 512/325-2907 Open: Tues.-Fri., 11-5; Sat., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
FLOYDADA, FLOYD COUNTY
FLOYD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 105 East Missouri Box 304 Floydada, TX 79235 806/983-2415 Open: Weekdays, 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
FORT BLISS, EL PASO COUNTY
FORT BLISS REPLICA MUSEUM Corner of Pershing and Pleasanton Rds. Fort Bliss, TX 79916 915/568-2804 or 4518 Open: Mon.-Sun., 9-4:30 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
MUSEUM OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER Building 11331 ATSS-S-M USASMA Fort Bliss, TX 79918 915/568-8609 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4; Sat.-Sun., 12-4 Type: History Exhibits: Military History Fee: None
THIRD U.S. CAVALRY REGIMENTAL MUSEUM Building 2407, Headquarters Third Armored Cavalry Regiment Fort Bliss, TX 79916 915/568-7783 or 1922 Open: Mon.-Fri., 7:30-4:30; Sat.-Sun., 12-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: History of the Regiment Fee: None
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U.S. ARMY AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY MUSEUM Building 5000, Pleasanton Rd. ATTN: ATZC-DPTP-AMU Fort Bliss, TX 79916 915/568-5412 Open: Daily, 9-4:30 Type: General/History Exhibits: Military History Fee: None
FORT DAVIS, JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
FORT DAVIS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE S.H. 17 P.O. Box 1456 Fort Davis, TX 79734 915/426-3225 Open: Daily, 8-5; June-August, 8-6 Type: History/Historic Building/Site Exhibits: Historic Building and Site Fee: 50¢ per person or $1 per car
NEILL MUSEUM 7 Blocks West of the Courthouse Box 801 Fort Davis, TX 79734 915/426-3969 Open: June 1-Sept. 7, 10-5; Otherwise By Appointment Type: General Exhibits: Antique Dolls and Toys Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
OVERLAND TRAIL MUSEUM On the Old Overland Trail Box 1459 Fort Davis, TX 79734 915/426-3999 Open: June 1-Sept. 15, 1-5, Wed.-Sun.; and By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
FORT HOOD, BELL COUNTY
FIRST CAVALRY MUSEUM 2218 Headquarters Ave. Fort Hood, TX 76545 817/685-7415 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4:30; Sat.-Sun., 12-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: History Related to the First Cavalry Division Fee: None
SECOND ARMORED DIVISION MUSEUM Battalion Ave. at 27th St. P.O. Box 5009 Fort Hood, TX 76544 817/287-3570 or 8811 Open: Daily, 9-4:30 Type: History Exhibits: Military History Fee: None
FORT SAM HOUSTON, BEXAR COUNTY
FORT SAM HOUSTON MUSEUM Building 123 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 512/221-6117 Open: Wed.-Sun., 10-4 Type: History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site, Military History Fee: None
U.S. ARMY MEDICAL MUSEUM Building 2264, Stanley Rd. Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston, TX 78208 512/221-2358 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-4 Type: History/Science Exhibits: Army Medical History Fee: None
FORT STOCKTON, PECOS COUNTY
ANNIE RIGGS MEMORIAL MUSEUM 301 South Main Fort Stockton, TX 79735 915/336-2167 or 7106 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-12, 1-5; Sun., 1:30-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Historic Site and Building, Mineralogy, and Dress Collection Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢
FORT WORTH, TARRANT COUNTY
AMON CARTER MUSEUM 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. P.O. Box 2365 Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/738-1933 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5:30 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
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BROWN-LUPTON GALLERY Student Center Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 76129 817/921-7926 Open: Mon.-Fri., 11-4; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 Type: Art/History Exhibits: Art, Student Works, Traveling Shows Fee: None
CATTLEMAN’S MUSEUM Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation 1301 West Seventh Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/332-7064 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
CHARLES D. TANDY ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM 2001 Broadus, A. Webb Roberts Library Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary P.O. Box 22417 Fort Worth, TX 76122 817/923-1921 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Study of Early Biblical Periods and Artifacts from Southwestern’s Continuing Archeological Expeditions at Tel Batash Timnah, Israel Fee: None
EDDLEMAN-McFARLAND HOUSE 1110 Penn St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/332-5875 Open: Tues. and Thurs., 10-2; Sun., 2-5; or By Appointment Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Historic Building Fee: $2
FORT WORTH ART MUSEUM 1309 Montgomery Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/738-9215 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: 20th-Century Art Fee: None
FORT WORTH INTERPRETIVE CENTER Fire Station No. 1 Second and Commerce Sts. Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/732-1631 Open: Daily, 10-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY 1501 Montgomery St. Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/732-1631 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Science Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, Botany, Planetarium, Mineralogy, and the Omni Theater Fee: None
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM 1101 Will Rogers Rd. West P.O. Box 9440 Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/332-8451 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
LOG CABIN VILLAGE HISTORICAL COMPLEX 2222 West Rosedale Fort Worth, TX 76109 817/926-5881 Open: Daily, 8-4:30; Sat., 12-4:30; Sun., 1-4:30 Type: Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults 60¢; Children 35¢
PATE MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. 377 between Fort Worth and Cresson P.O. Box 711 Fort Worth, TX 76101 817/396-4305 Open: Daily, 9-5, except Mon. Type: General Exhibits: Transportation Fee: None
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SID RICHARDSON COLLECTION OF WESTERN ART 309 Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 817/332-6554 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-5; Sat., 11-6; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
SOUTHWEST AEROSPACE MUSEUM 300 North Spur 341 P.O. Box 5462 Fort Worth, TX 76116 817/244-1067 Open: Wed., Sat., Sun., 10-3 Type: General Exhibits: Aircraft Fee: None
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY Seventh Floor, Medical Education Building 1 Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Camp Bowie at Montgomery Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/735-2593 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: History of Osteopathic Medicine Fee: None
TEXAS RAILROAD MUSEUM Quartermaster Depot Fort Worth Federal Center 5051 James St. Fort Worth, TX 76100 817/261-2480 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: Historic Site Exhibits: Locomotive No. 610 Fee: None
THE WESTERN COMPANY MUSEUM 6100 Western Place Fort Worth, TX 76107 817/731-5261 or 5217 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:30 Type: History/Science Exhibits: Petroleum Industry Fee: None
THISTLE HILL 1509 Pennsylvania Fort Worth, TX 76104 817/336-1212 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-3:15; Sun., 1-4:30 Type: History/Historic Building/General Exhibits: History, Historic Building Fee: Adults $1.50; Children 50¢
FRANKSTON, ANDERSON COUNTY
FRANKSTON DEPOT LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 101 Reagan St. Box 421 Frankston, TX 75763 214/876-4484 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
FREDERICKSBURG, GILLESPIE COUNTY
PIONEER MEMORIAL MUSEUM 309 West Main St. P.O. Box 765 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 512/997-2835 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5; Closed During Winter Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1; Children 25¢
SCHANDUA HOUSE 111 East Austin St. Fredericksburg, TX 78624 512/997-2835 Open: By Appointment Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Historic Building, German Primitive and Mid-Victorian Furniture Fee: None
FRIENDSWOOD, GALVESTON COUNTY
J. BROWN HERITAGE FOUNDATION 108 Skyview Friendswood, TX 77546 409/482-7358 Open: June-September, Sat.-Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: None
FRITCH, HUTCHINSON COUNTY
LAKE MEREDITH AQUATIC AND WILDLIFE MUSEUM 104 North Robey P.O. Box 981 Fritch, TX 79036 806/857-2458 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: Aquatic and Wildlife Exhibits: Natural History Fee: None
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GAIL, BORDEN COUNTY
BORDEN COUNTY MUSEUM F.M. 669 P.O. Box 23 Gail, TX 79738 915/856-4602 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
GAINESVILLE, COOKE COUNTY
MORTON MUSEUM OF COOKE COUNTY 210 South Dixon St. P.O. Box 150 Gainesville, TX 76240 817/668-8900 Open: Tues.-Sat., 12-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: None
GALVESTON, GALVESTON COUNTY
AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE TOWER 19th and Market Sts. Galveston, TX 77553 409/763-4661, ext. 216 Open: Mon.-Fri. Type: General/History Exhibits: Pictorial History of Galveston Fee: None
ANTIQUE DOLL MUSEUM 1721 Broadway Galveston, TX 77550 409/762-7289 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-6; Sun., 1-6 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Dolls Fee: Adults $3; Children $2
ASHTON VILLA 2328 Broadway Galveston, TX 77553 409/762-3933 Open: Daily, 10-4; Weekends, 12-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Italianate-Style Historic House Fee: Adults $3; Students $2.50
BISHOP’S PALACE 1402 Broadway Galveston, TX 77550 409/762-2475 Open: Winter, Mon., Wed.-Sat., 1-5, Sun., 12-5; Summer, Mon.-Sat., 10-5, Sun., 12-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Victorian Mansion Fee: Adults $2.50; Students $1.50; Children 50¢
CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION AND COMMERCE 123 Rosenberg Galveston, TX 77550 409/765-5700 Open: Daily, 10-6 Type: General/History Exhibits: Transportation Center Fee: Adults $4; Senior Citizens $3; Children $2
ELISSA Pier 22 Galveston, TX 77553 409/763-0027 Open: Wed.-Mon., 10-6 Type: Historic Site Exhibits: Sailing Ship Fee: Adults $3; Senior Citizens $2; Children $2.50
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER GALLERY 2127 Strand Galveston, TX 77550 409/763-2403 Open: Wed.-Sat., and Mon., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Historic Building/Art Exhibits: Local, Regional, and Nationally Known Artists Fee: None
GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2219 Market St. Galveston, TX 77553 409/766-2340 Open: Wed.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: History of Galveston Fee: None
KARANKAWA INDIAN MUSEUM Bob Smith Dr. Route 1, Box 178 Galveston, TX 77550 409/744-5732 Open: Mon.-Sun., 24 Hours Type: History Exhibits: Archeology Fee: None
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ROSENBERG LIBRARY 2310 Sealy Galveston, TX 77550 409/763-8854 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5 Type: General/History/Art Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Art Fee: None
SAMUEL MAY WILLIAMS HOME 3601 Bernardo de Galvez (Ave. P) P.O. Drawer 539 Galveston, TX 77553 409/765-7834 Open: Call for Hours Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Historic Building Fee: Adults $2.50; Students $2
SYNDOR POWHATAN HOUSE 3427 Ave. O Galveston, TX 77550 409/763-0077 Open: Tues.-Sat., 1-5 Type: Historic Site and Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Historic Building/Site Fee: Adults $1.25; Students 50¢
TRUBE HOUSE 1627 Sealy Ave. Galveston, TX 77550 409/763-5205 Open: By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Danish Castle Fee: $2.50
GARLAND, DALLAS COUNTY
LANDMARK MUSEUM 920 West Ave. D Garland, TX 75040 No Telephone Open: Sun., 3-5:30 and By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History; 1900 Santa Fe Depot; Farming and Agricultural Items Fee: None
GEORGETOWN, WILLIAMSON COUNTY
MOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM Southwestern University East University Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 512/863-1997 Open: Tues. and Thurs. Afternoons and Fri. Morning Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Early Indian Material and Material on the University Fee: None
GEORGE WEST, LIVE OAK COUNTY
ARMONTROUT MUSEUM Highway 281 South P.O. Drawer F George West, TX 78022 512/449-1556 Open: Tues., 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science and Natural History Fee: Adults $1
CACTUS PARK AND MUSEUM U.S. 281 (1 Mile South of George West) George West, TX 78022 512/449-1448 Open: Mon.-Tues., 9-12; Other Times By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1.50; Children 25¢
LIVE OAK COUNTY MUSEUM Courthouse Box 572 George West, TX 78022 512/449-2161 Open: Mon.-Sat., 8-5:30 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
GIDDINGS, LEE COUNTY
LEE COUNTY MUSEUM 190 East Industry P.O. Box 93 Giddings, TX 78942 409/542-4438 Open: Tues., Thurs., Sat., 1:30-5:30 Type: General Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
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GLEN ROSE, SOMERVELL COUNTY
SOMERVELL COUNTY MUSEUM Elm and Vernon Sts. Box 669 Glen Rose, TX 76043 817/897-2739 or 4529 Open: Labor Day-June, Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5; June-Labor Day, Sun., 1-5; Mon.-Sat., 10-5; and By Appointment Type: General Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Archeology, and Fossils Fee: None
GOLDTHWAITE, MILLS COUNTY
MILLS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Third and Fisher Sts. Goldthwaite, TX 76844 No Telephone Open: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
GOLIAD, GOLIAD COUNTY
OLD MARKET HOUSE MUSEUM Corner of Franklin and Market Sts. P.O. Box 606 Goliad, TX 77963 512/645-3563 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-12 and 1-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
PRESIDIO LA BAHIA MUSEUM 2 Miles South of Goliad on U.S. 183/77A Goliad, TX 77963 512/645-3752 Open: Daily, 9-5 Type: Historic Site Exhibits: Church; Artifacts from Civilizations Who Camped on the Site Fee: Adults $1; Children 25¢
GONZALES, GONZALES COUNTY
EGGLESTON HOUSE St. Louis St. Gonzales, TX 78629 No Telephone Open: Thurs.-Sat., 12-4 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Log House Fee: None
GONZALES MEMORIAL MUSEUM St. Louis and St. Lawrence Sts. Box 768 Gonzales, TX 78629 512/672-6350 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-12, 1-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
OLD JAIL MUSEUM 414 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales, TX 78629 512/672-6532 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5; Sat., 9-4; Sun., 12-4 Type: Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site, Law and Order Fee: Donation
GRANBURY, HOOD COUNTY
HOOD COUNTY MUSEUM 115 North Houston Granbury, TX 76048 817/443-3781 or 573-9921 Open: Tues.-Sat., 11-5 Type: History/Art Exhibits: History and Art Fee: None
MUSEUM OF TIME 211 West Pearl Granbury, TX 76048 817/573-1556 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5 Type: General Exhibits: 300 Clocks from Germany, England, France, Holland, Switzerland, and the U.S. Fee: Adults $1.50; Children 50¢
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TEXAS AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM 213 North Crockett Granbury, TX 76048 817/573-8341 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: More than 5,000 Artifacts About the Indian Fee: Donation
GRAND PRAIRIE, DALLAS COUNTY
DR. H. V. COPELAND HISTORIC HOME 125 S.W. Dallas Grand Prairie, TX 75051 214/264-1571 Open: By Appointment and on Special Occasions Type: Historic House Exhibits: Memorabilia of the Doctor who Served the City for More Than 50 Years Fee: None
JORDAN-BOWLES HOME 705 N.E. 28th St. Box 11 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 214/263-5221, ext. 346 Open: By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: House Fee: None
TEXAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME 401 East Safari Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75050 214/263-4255 Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day, 10-7; Rest of the Year Tues.-Fri., 10-5; Sat.-Sun., 10-6 Type: General/History Exhibits: Sports Memorabilia Fee: Adults $3; Children $1.50
GRAND SALINE, VANZANDT COUNTY
GRAND SALINE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 201 East Pacific Grand Saline, TX 75140 214/962-5516 Open: Tues.-Fri., 9-5; Sat., 9-12 Type: General/History Exhibits: Antique Furniture and a Porcelain Doll Collection Fee: None
GRANDVIEW, JOHNSON COUNTY
SWAIN’S MUSEUM 203 Bois d’Arc Grandview, TX 76050 No Telephone Open: Sat.-Sun., 9-5, Summer Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Indian Artifacts and Early Household Tools Fee: None
GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY
GRAPEVINE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 231 South Ball St. Grapevine, TX 76051 817/488-8521 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: General/Historic Site and Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
GREENVILLE, HUNT COUNTY
AUDIE MURPHY ROOM W. Walworth Harrison Public Library 3716 Lee St. Greenville, TX 75401 214/455-2205 Open: Mon., 10-8; Tues.-Thurs., 9-8; Fri., 9-5; Sat., 9-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: Audie Murphy Mementos Fee: None
ENDE-GAILLARD HOUSE Graham Park Box 448 Greenville, TX 75401 214/455-4840 Open: Sun., 2-5, June-September Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Historic Building Fee: Donation
GROESBECK, LIMESTONE COUNTY
LIMESTONE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 210 West Navasota Groesbeck, TX 76642 817/729-5064 Open: Mon., 8-5; Wed.-Thurs., 8-12; Fri., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢
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HAMILTON, HAMILTON COUNTY
HAMILTON COUNTY MUSEUM Hamilton County Courthouse On the Square Hamilton, TX 76531 No Telephone Open: Weekdays, 8-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
HARLINGEN, CAMERON COUNTY
CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE FLYING MUSEUM Rebel Field, Valley International Airport P.O. Box CAF Harlingen, TX 78550 512/425-1057 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun. and Holidays, 1-6 Type: History Exhibits: Military Aviation from World War II Fee: Adults $3; Students $1.50
HARLINGEN HOSPITAL MUSEUM c/o Rio Grande Valley Museum Industrial Air Park Boxwood St. Harlingen, TX 78550 512/423-3979 Open: Tues.-Fri., 9-12, 2-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Historic Building Fee: None
LON C. HILL HOME c/o Rio Grande Valley Museum Industrial Air Park Boxwood St. Harlingen, TX 78550 512/423-3979 Open: Wed., 10-12, 2-5; Thurs., 2-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
RIO GRANDE VALLEY MUSEUM Industrial Air Park Boxwood St. Harlingen, TX 78550 512/423-3979 Open: Tues.-Fri., 9-12, 2-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Natural History Fee: Donation
HASKELL, HASKELL COUNTY
HASKELL COUNTY RAILROAD MUSEUM Sixth and Ave. C 413 South First St. Haskell, TX 79521 No Telephone Open: Mon. and Thurs., 10-4 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Depot Fee: Donation
J.U. AND FLORENCE B. FIELDS MUSEUM OF FINE LIVING 401 North Ave. E P.O. Box 694 Haskell, TX 79521 817/864-3898 Open: Tues.-Sat., 2-5; and By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Glass Collection, China, Furniture, and Oriental Rugs Fee: None
HELENA, KARNES COUNTY
KARNES COUNTY MUSEUM Courthouse Square Helena, TX 78118 512/780-2868 Open: Tues.-Sat., 8-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local Memorabilia Fee: None
HENDERSON, RUSK COUNTY
DEPOT MUSEUM AND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER 514 North High St. Henderson, TX 75652 214/836-2624 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5; Sat., 9-1 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
HOWARD-DICKINSON HOUSE 501 South Main St. Henderson, TX 75652 214/657-6925 Open: Sun., 1-5; and By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: 1855 House With Period Furniture Fee: Adults $1; Students 50¢
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HEREFORD, DEAF SMITH COUNTY
DEAF SMITH COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 400 Sampson St. Hereford, TX 79045 806/364-4338 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History of Deaf Smith County Fee: None
E. B. BLACK HISTORICAL HOUSE 508 West Third St. Hereford, TX 79045 806/364-4338 Open: By Appointment Type: Historic House Exhibits: Historic House Fee: None
NATIONAL COWGIRL HALL OF FAME AND HERITAGE CENTER Pittman House Hereford, TX 79045 806/364-5252 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5:30 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Memorabilia of Prize-Winning Cowgirls Fee: $2
HILLSBORO, HILL COUNTY
CONFEDERATE RESEARCH CENTER AND AUDIE L. MURPHY GUN MUSEUM Hill Junior College P.O. Box 619 Hillsboro, TX 76645 817/582-2555 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Military History Fee: None
HILL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Courthouse P.O. Box 414 Hillsboro, TX 76645 No Telephone Open: Mon.-Sun., 8-5 Type: History/Collection Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, and Indian Artifacts Fee: None
HONDO, MEDINA COUNTY
MEDINA COUNTY MUSEUM 2202 18th St. Hondo, TX 78861 512/426-2271 Open: Memorial Day to Labor Day, Weekdays, 10-5; Sun., 2-6 Type: Historic Site/General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1; No Charge for Children Under 6
HONEY GROVE, FANNIN COUNTY
R. F. VOYER REGIONAL MUSEUM Downtown Square, U.S. 82 Honey Grove, TX 75446 214/378-7171 Open: Tues.-Sat., 1:30-4; Wed., 10-12, 1-3:30; Sun., 1:30-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History of Fannin, Lamar, Delta, and Red River Counties Fee: None
HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY
ART LEAGUE OF HOUSTON GALLERY 1953 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 713/523-9530 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat., 12-4 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
BAYOU BEND COLLECTION 1 Westcott St. P.O. Box 13157 Houston, TX 77019 713/529-8773 Open: By Reservation, Tues.-Sat. Type: Art/Historic Site Exhibits: Art, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM 5216 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 713/526-3129 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-6 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
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EDITH L. MOORE NATURE SANCTUARY 440 Wilchester Houston, TX 77079 713/932-1392 Open: Dawn to Dusk, Daily Type: General Exhibits: 18 Acres of Nature Trails, Native Flora and Fauna Fee: None
HARRIS COUNTY HERITAGE SOCIETY Sam Houston Park 1100 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 713/223-8367 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat., 11-3; Sun., 2-5 Type: Historic Buildings/History Exhibits: Kellum-Noble House; Nichols-Rice-Cherry House; Pillot House; San Felipe Cottage; The Old Place; St. John Church; Bandstand Fee: Nominal Admission Charge
HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 1440 Harold Houston, TX 77006 713/663-6373 Open: Sat.-Sun., 12-5 Type: General Exhibits: Variety of Photographic Exhibitions Fee: None
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE 1 Hermann Circle Dr. Houston, TX 77030 713/526-4273 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun.-Mon., 12-5; Fri., 7:30-9p.m. Type: Science Exhibits: 70-foot Long Skeleton of a Diplodocus; Indian Material; Coastal Habitats; Events of Texas from 1543-1907; Artifacts from Space Missions; History of Chemistry Fee: None
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT MUSEUM 17000 Aldine-Westfield Rd. Houston, TX 77073 713/230-2300, ext. 361 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Police History Fee: None
MIDTOWN ART CENTER 1419 Holman Houston, TX 77004 713/521-3097 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS Houston Baptist University 7502 Fondren Rd. Houston, TX 77047 713/774-7661 Open: Tues.-Thurs., 10-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, African and Decorative Arts Fee: None
MUSEUM OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Second Floor, Museum of Natural Science 5800 Caroline Houston, TX 77030 713/529-3766 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-4:45; Sun.-Mon., 12-4:45 Type: General/Science Exhibits: Explains in English and Spanish Various Phases of Life Functions Fee: None
MUSEUM OF PRINTING HISTORY 1324 West Clay Houston, TX 77019 713/522-4652 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-4 Type: History/General Exhibits: Showcase for the History of Printing Fee: None
NASA/JOHNSON SPACE CENTER Olin E. Teague Visitor Center and Auditorium Public Services Branch—AP4 Houston, TX 77058 713/483-4241 or 4321 Open: Daily except Christmas, 9-4 Type: General Exhibits: Space Science Fee: None
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O’KANE GALLERY University of Houston Downtown Campus 1 Main St. Houston, TX 77002 713/749-1950 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Showplace for Young and Little-Known Artists Fee: None
PIONEER MEMORIAL LOG HOUSE MUSEUM 1510 Outer Belt Dr. Houston, TX 77025 713/528-9344 or 665-4473 Open: First Thursday of Each Month, 1-4 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Furniture, Artifacts, Letters, Paintings, and Other Items Relating to Pioneer Texas Fee: None
RICE MUSEUM University Blvd. and Stockton St. Houston, TX 77005 713/522-0886 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-6 Type: Art Exhibits: Temporary Art Exhibitions from the Menil Foundation Collection, Traveling Exhibitions Fee: None
ROBERT A. VINES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER Spring Branch Independent School District 8856 Westview Dr. Houston, TX 77055 713/465-9628 Open: Weekdays, 8:30-5 Type: Science Exhibits: Native Wildlife, Geology, Oceanography, and Exotic Wildlife; Arboretum Fee: None
ROTHKO CHAPEL St. Thomas University 1401 Sul Ross at Yupon Houston, TX 77006 713/524-9839 Open: Daily, 10-6 Type: Art Exhibits: Chapel Contains 14 Paintings by Mark Rothko Fee: None
SARAH CAMPBELL BLAFFER GALLERY 4800 Calhoun, 114 Fine Arts Building Houston, TX 77004 713/749-1329 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-6; Sun., 1-6 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
SEWALL ART GALLERY Sewall Hall, Entrance 2 6100 South Main Houston, TX 77251 713/527-8101, ext. 3502 Open: Mon.-Sat., 12-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 1001 Bissonnet at Main Houston, TX 77265 713/526-1361 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-6 Type: Art Exhibits: Art from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; Oriental Works; Early Christian and Medieval Objects; Pre-Columbian and Tribal Arts; Renaissance Works; Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings and Sculpture; and American Decorative Arts, Paintings, and Photographs Fee: None
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON GALLERY Lawndale Annex 5600 Hillman Houston, TX 77023 713/749-4953 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-3; and By Appointment Type: Art Exhibits: Contemporary Art and Architecture; Regional Art Fee: None
HUMBLE, HARRIS COUNTY
HUMBLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Next to the Library, between Main St. and Higgins St. Humble, TX 77338 713/446-9881 Open: Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sun., 2-5; Sat., 10-4 Type: History Exhibits: General Items and Artifacts Relating to Area Fee: None
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HUNTSVILLE, WALKER COUNTY
SAM HOUSTON MEMORIAL MUSEUM 1804 Sam Houston Ave. P.O. Box 2054, SHSU Huntsville, TX 77340 409/295-7824 Open: 9-5, Daily Type: Historic/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
HURST, TARRANT COUNTY
HERITAGE ROOM Tarrant County Junior College 828 Harwood Rd. Hurst, TX 76053 817/281-7860, ext. 633 Open: Mon.-Thurs., 8-10; Fri., 8-5; Sun., 2-6 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
INDEPENDENCE, WASHINGTON COUNTY
TEXAS BAPTIST HISTORICAL CENTER MUSEUM Corner F.R. 50 and F.R. 390 Independence, TX 77833 409/836-5117 Open: Wed.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building/Site Exhibits: Collection of Historical Records and Books, Family Information, and History of the Town’s Educational Heritage Fee: Donation
INGLESIDE, SAN PATRICIO COUNTY
INGLESIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 200 Block of Mustang Dr. P.O. Box 514 Ingleside, TX 78362 512/776-7886 Open: Tues. and Thurs., 10-2; Sat. and Sun., 1-4 Type: General/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Art, Archeology, Prehistory, and Mineralogy Fee: None
IRAAN, PECOS COUNTY
IRAAN MUSEUM Alley Oop Park off S.H. 29 Iraan, TX 79744 915/639-2832 Open: Sat., 10-12, 1-6; Sun., 2-6 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
IRVING, DALLAS COUNTY
HERITAGE HOUSE 303 South O’Conner P.O. Box 151572 Irving, TX 75015 214/253-8640 Open: First Sunday of Month, 3-6 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: $1 for Nonmembers
ITASCA, HILL COUNTY
ITASCA HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND RECREATION CENTER 300 Hooks St. Itasca, TX 76055 817/687-2685 Open: July 4; During Homecoming in October; and By Reservation Type: History Exhibits: Artifacts and Historical Material Relating to the Families of the Area Fee: None
JACKSBORO, JACK COUNTY
UMSTED-SHAWVER MUSEUM Sid Richardson Scout Ranch Route 1, Box 157A Jacksboro, TX 76056 817/374-3248 Open: By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Old Country General Store and Blacksmith Shop Fee: None
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JACKSONVILLE, CHEROKEE COUNTY
VANISHING TEXANA MUSEUM 310 South Bolton Jacksonville, TX 75766 214/586-4152 Open: Mon., 12-8; Tues.-Thurs., 9:30-5:30; Fri., 9-5; Sat., 9-2 Type: History Exhibits: Memorabilia Relating to Texas History Fee: None
JEFFERSON, MARION COUNTY
EPPERSON HOUSE Delta and Alley Sts. Jefferson, TX 75657 No Telephone Open: Write for Information Type: Historic House Exhibits: Greek Revival and Victorian Architecture in Texas Fee: Write for Information
FREEMAN PLANTATION Jefferson, TX 75657 214/665-2606 or 2320 Open: Daily except Wed., 11:30-5; and By Appointment Type: Historic House Exhibits: Greek Revival-Style Home Fee: Adults $3; Children $1
JAY GOULD PRIVATE RAILROAD CAR AND EXCELSIOR HOUSE Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 214/665-2513 Open: Daily, 9-4 Type: Historic Building/Site Exhibits: House and Railroad Car Fee: 50¢
JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM 223 West Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 214/665-2775 Open: Daily, 9:30-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Historical Memorabilia, Objects, and Documents Relating to the History of Jefferson and the State Fee: Adults $1; Students 50¢
THE MAGNOLIAS 209 East Broadway Jefferson, TX 75657 214/665-2754 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9:30-11 and 1:30-4; Sun., 2:30 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Greek Revival House Fee: None
JOHNSON CITY, BLANCO-GILLESPIE COUNTY
LBJ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Highway 290 West P.O. Box 329 Johnson City, TX 78636 512/868-7128 Open: Daily, 9-5 Type: Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Historic Site and Buildings Fee: None
JUNCTION, KIMBLE COUNTY
KIMBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Fourth and College St. Junction, TX 76849 915/446-3067 or 2129 Open: Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
KENEDY, KARNES COUNTY
KENEDY MUSEUM Corner of Main and Fifth Kenedy, TX 78119 512/583-3761 Open: By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: History of Karnes County Fee: None
KERMIT, WINKLER COUNTY
KERMIT’S MEDALLION HOME North Side of Winkler County Park Kermit, TX 79745 915/586-2365 Open: Sun., 3-5; Weekdays, 9-4 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Oldest Existing Structure in Kermit, Furnished with Period Pieces Belonging to Families in the Area Fee: None
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KERRVILLE, KERR COUNTY
CLASSIC SHOWCASE I-10 at Harper Rd., Exit 505 Kerrville, TX 78028 512/895-5655 Open: Mon., Wed.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5 Type: General Exhibits: Classic Automobiles Fee: Adults $1.75; Children $1
COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA MUSEUM 1550 Bandera Highway (S.H. 173) P.O. Box 1716 Bandera, TX 78028 512/896-2553 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: Adults $2; Children 50¢
KILGORE, GREGG COUNTY
EAST TEXAS OIL MUSEUM AT KILGORE COLLEGE Highway 259 at Ross St. Kilgore, TX 75662 214/984-1445 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-4; Sun., 2-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Petroleum, and Geology Fee: Nominal Admission Fee
RANGERETTE SHOWCASE-MUSEUM Physical Education Complex 1100 Broadway at Ross Kilgore, TX 75662 214/984-8531, ext. 301 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-12, 1-4:30; Sat.-Sun., 2-5 Type: General Exhibits: Mechanized Display of Rangerette Props, a Display of Costumes, Photographs and Clippings, and Short Films and Slide Shows of the Rangerettes Fee: None
KINGSVILLE, KLEBERG COUNTY
JOHN E. CONNER MUSEUM 820 West Santa Gertrudis Box 2172, Station 1 Kingsville, TX 78363 512/595-2819 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-5; Sun., 2:30-5 Type: General Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History, Art, Archeology, Prehistory, and Mineralogy Fee: None
LA GRANGE, FAYETTE COUNTY
FAYETTE HERITAGE MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 855 South Jefferson La Grange, TX 78945 409/968-3765 or 6418 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-5; Sat., 10-1; Sun., 1-5 Type: General/Art Exhibits: Local Art and Geological Collections Fee: None
KREISCHE MUSEUM Adjacent to Monument Hill State Park Route 1, Box 50 La Grange, TX 78945 No Telephone Open: Daily, 8-8 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local History and Historic Building Fee: 50¢
N. W. FAISON HOME AND MUSEUM 822 South Jefferson St. La Grange, TX 78945 409/968-3898 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Period Furnishings, Pioneer Memorabilia, and Oil Paintings Fee: Adults $1; Children 10¢
LAJITAS, BREWSTER COUNTY
LAJITAS MUSEUM AND DESERT GARDEN Outside Lajitas on F.M. 170 Star Route 70, Box 375 Terlingua, TX 79852 915/424-3267 Open: Tues.-Sun., 9-5 Type: History Exhibits: History of the Chihuahuan Desert Region Fee: Adults $1; Children 75¢
LAKE JACKSON, BRAZORIA COUNTY
BRAZOSPORT MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE 400 College Dr. Box 355 Lake Jackson, TX 77566 409/265-7831 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: Science Exhibits: Science, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, Botany, Planetarium, Mineralogy, and Malacology Fee: None
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LAMESA, DAWSON COUNTY
LAMESA-DAWSON COUNTY MUSEUM South Second St. and Ave. M Lamesa, TX 79331 No Telephone Open: Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
LAMPASAS, LAMPASAS COUNTY
CAUTHEN HOUSE Third and Walnut Lampasas, TX 76550 No Telephone Open: Sun., 2-4, May-August Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Historic House Museum Fee: None
KEYSTONE SQUARE MUSEUM 303 Western Ave. Box 951 Lampasas, TX 76550 Open: Wed. and Fri., 10-2 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: $1
LANGTRY, VAL VERDE COUNTY
JUDGE ROY BEAN VISITOR CENTER Loop 25 Box 160 Langtry, TX 78871 512/291-3340 Open: Daily, 8-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Botany Fee: None
LaPORTE, HARRIS COUNTY
SAN JACINTO MUSEUM OF HISTORY 3800 Park Rd. 1836 LaPorte, TX 77571 713/479-2421 Open: Daily, 10-6 Type: General/History Exhibits: Texas History from the Indian Civilizations to the End of the 19th Century Fee: None
LAREDO, WEBB COUNTY
MUSEUM OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE RIO GRANDE 1000 Zaragosa Box 2896 Laredo, TX 78041 512/722-1544 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9:30-11:30; Sat.-Sun., 9:30-11:30, 2:30-4:30 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
NUEVO SANTANDER MUSEUM COMPLEX West End Washington St. Laredo, TX 78040 512/722-8351, ext. 321 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-4; Sun., 1-5 Type: General/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Historic Building and Site, and Military History Fee: None
LEVELLAND, HOCKLEY COUNTY
SOUTH PLAINS MUSEUM 608 Ave. H Levelland, TX 79336 806/894-7547 Open: Tues.-Sat., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
LEXINGTON, LEE COUNTY
PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM On the Square Lexington, TX 78947 409/773-2305 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-11, 2-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
LIBERTY, LIBERTY COUNTY
GERALDINE HUMPHREYS CULTURAL CENTER 1710 Sam Houston Ave. Liberty, TX 77575 409/336-8901 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-6; Sat., 10-12, 1-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
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SAM HOUSTON REGIONAL LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTER F.R. 1011 P.O. Box 989 Liberty, TX 77575 409/336-7097 Open: Mon.-Sat., 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
LIVINGSTON, POLK COUNTY
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA INDIAN RESERVATION 17 Miles East of Livingston on US. 190 Livingston, TX 77351 409/563-4391 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12:30-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: History of the Alabama and Coushatta Tribes Fee: None; Tours, Adults $7; Children $5
POLK COUNTY MEMORIAL MUSEUM 601 West Church St. Livingston, TX 77351 409/327-8192 Open: Weekdays, 12:30-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Mineralogy Fee: Donation
LLANO, LLANO COUNTY
LLANO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 310 Bessamer Ave. Box 434 Llano, TX 78643 915/247-4598 or 4051 Open: September-May, Fri.-Sun., 1:15-5:15; June-August, Daily, 10-12, 1:30-5:30, Except Mon. Type: History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site, and Mineralogy Fee: None
LOCKHART, CALDWELL COUNTY
CALDWELL COUNTY MUSEUM 1001 Spruce Lockhart, TX 78644 512/398-6614 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Site and Building Fee: Donation
LOCKHART LOG CABIN MUSEUM Highway 183 South Lockhart, TX 78644 512/398-3461 Open: Call for Hours Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History of Lockhart and Caldwell County Fee: None
MARK WITHERS TRAIL DRIVER MUSEUM 3 Miles West of Lockhart on Borchert Loop off S.H. 142 Lockhart, TX 78644 512/398-3375 Open: Call for Hours Type: General/History Exhibits: History of Trail Drives Fee: Call for Admission Fee
LONGVIEW, GREGG COUNTY
CADDO INDIAN MUSEUM Between U.S. 80 and Harrison Rd. Longview, TX 75604 214/759-5739 Open: Daily, 9-6 Type: General/History Exhibits: Prehistoric and Historic Caddo Indian Artifacts Fee: Donation
GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Fredonia and Bank Sts. P.O. Box 3342 Longview, TX 75601 214/753-5840 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 1-4 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Write for Information
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LONGVIEW MUSEUM AND ART CENTER 102 West College Longview, TX 75606 214/753-8103 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5; Sun., 1-3 Type: Art Exhibits: Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings, and Graphics by Contemporary American Artists Fee: None
LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY
RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER Fourth and Indiana St. P.O. Box 4099 Lubbock, TX 79409 806/742-2498 Open: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 9-4:30; Thurs., 9-8:30; Sun., 1-4:30 Type: History/Historic Building/Site Exhibits: History of Ranching Fee: None
THE MUSEUM Fourth St. and Indiana Ave. Texas Tech University P.O. Box 4499 Lubbock, TX 79409 806/742-2442 or 2498 Open: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 9-4:30; Thurs., 9-8:30; Sun., 1-4:30 Type: History/Art/Science Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Art, Archeology, Botany, Historic Site and Building, Mineralogy Fee: None
LUFKIN, ANGELINA COUNTY
HISTORICAL AND CREATIVE ARTS CENTER Corner of Second and Paul Sts. P.O. Box 771 Lufkin, TX 75901 409/639-4434 or 4435 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History/Art/Science/Historic Building Exhibits: Science, Natural History, and Art Fee: None
TEXAS FORESTRY MUSEUM 1905 Atkinson Dr. P.O. Box 1488 Lufkin, TX 75901 409/634-5523 Open: Daily, 1-4:30 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History, Art, and Botany Fee: None
McALLEN, HIDALGO COUNTY
McALLEN HUDSON MUSEUM 3321 Expressway 83 McAllen, TX 78501 512/686-0311 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-6; Sun., 1:30-6 Type: General Exhibits: Automobiles, Country Store, Small Gun Collection, Coin Collection Fee: None
McALLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM 1900 Nolana McAllen, TX 78501 512/682-1564 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Natural History/Art/Science Exhibits: Changing Exhibits Fee: None
McCAMEY, UPTON COUNTY
MENDOZA TRAIL MUSEUM Santa Fe Park Highway 67 East Box 123 McCamey, TX 79752 No Telephone Open: Tues.-Sat., 1:30-5; and By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
McDADE, BASTROP COUNTY
McDADE MUSEUM Main St. McDade, TX 78650 No Telephone Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
McKINNEY, COLLIN COUNTY
HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY F.R. 1378, 1 Mile East of S.H. 5 Route 6, Box 22 McKinney, TX 75069 214/542-5566 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art/Science Exhibits: Natural History, Art, Archeology, Prehistory, Botany, Zoo, and Mineralogy Fee: None
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OLD POST OFFICE MUSEUM Chestnut at Virginia Sts. McKinney, TX 75069 214/542-0163 Open: Every Tues, 2-5, and By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
McLEAN, GRAY COUNTY
ALANREED-McLEAN AREA MUSEUM 117 North Main St. McLean, TX 79057 806/779-2731 Open: Mon.-Sat., 11-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
McNARY, HUDSPETH COUNTY
COVERED WAGON TRADING POST U.S. 80 Box 100 McNary, TX 79841 915/769-5850 Open: Daily, 8-5, Except Sun. Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, and Archeology Fee: None
FORT QUITMAN REPLICA I-10 and F.M. 34 Box 2 McNary, TX 79841 No Telephone Open: June-September, Daily, 9-5 Type: History/Historic Building/Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site, Fort Collections of Prehistoric Indians Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢
MADISONVILLE, MADISON COUNTY
YESTERYEAR GHOST TOWN 10 Miles North of Madisonville on I-45 Route 2, Box 41A Madisonville, TX 77864 214/344-2468 Open: Daily, Summer, 9-7, Winter, 10-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
MARFA, PRESIDIO COUNTY
MARFA-PRESIDIO COUNTY MUSEUM 221 North Mesa Marfa, TX 79843 915/729-4942 Open: Call for Hours Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
MARLIN, FALLS COUNTY
FALLS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 141 Railroad St. Marlin, TX 76661 817/883-6707 Open: Mon.-Tues., 10-4; Wed.-Fri., 1-4; Sat.-Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
HIGHLAND’S MANSION 1 Block East of Junction of S.H. 6 and F.R. 147 Box 556 Marlin, TX 76661 817/936-5234 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 1-4 Type: History/Art/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Natural History and Art Fee: Adults $3; Children $2
MARSHALL, HARRISON COUNTY
FRANK’S ANTIQUE SHOP AND DOLL MUSEUM 211 West Grand Ave. Marshall, TX 75670 214/935-3065 or 3070 Open: By Appointment to Groups of 10 or More Type: General/History Exhibits: Doll Museum and Related Toys and Furniture Fee: Adults $2; Children $1
HARRISON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Courthouse, Peter Whetstone Square Marshall, TX 75670 214/938-2680 Open: Sun.-Fri., 1:30-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults 50¢; Students 25¢
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MASON, MASON COUNTY
FORT MASON OFFICER’S QUARTERS Spruce St. Box 478 Mason, TX 76856 915/347-5725 Open: Daily Type: History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Site and Buildings Fee: None
MASON COUNTY MUSEUM 300 Moody St. Box 303 Mason, TX 76856 915/347-6411 Open: Daily, 9-5; Appointments on Weekends Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
MEMPHIS, HALL COUNTY
HALL COUNTY HERITAGE HALL 101 South Sixth St. Memphis, TX 79245 806/259-3345 Open: Mon., Wed., Fri., 1-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural Sciences Fee: None
MENARD, MENARD COUNTY
MENARDVILLE MUSEUM U.S. 83, North of the San Saba River Menard, TX 76859 915/396-4318 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Call for Admission Fee
MERCEDES, HIDALGO COUNTY
RED HORSE MUSEUM Expressway 83 and Virginia Ave. Mercedes, TX 78570 512/565-6560 Open: Tues.-Sun., 10-6 Type: History Exhibits: Saloon, Pioneer Home, Barn, Livery Stable, Barber Shop, Musical Instruments, Panorama of South Texas Wildlife Fee: Adults $1.50; Children 75¢
MERTZON, IRION COUNTY
IRION COUNTY MUSEUM 1 Block North of Courthouse Box 770 Mertzon, TX 76941 915/835-4111 Open: Mon.-Fri., 12:30-4:30 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local History Fee: None
MIAMI, ROBERTS COUNTY
ROBERTS COUNTY MUSEUM U.S. 60 Box 306 Miami, TX 79059 806/868-3291 Open: Winter, Mon.-Tues., Thurs.-Fri., 1-5; Sat.-Sun., 2-5, Closed Wed.; Summer, Same Days, 10-5, Weekends, 2-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Archeology, Historic Building, and Mineralogy Fee: None
MIDLAND, MIDLAND COUNTY
MIDLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 301 West Missouri 2102 Community Ln. Midland, TX 79701 915/683-2708 Open: Mon.-Thurs., 11-5; Sat., 9-12, 1-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, and Mineralogy Fee: None
MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST 1705 West Missouri Midland, TX 79701 915/683-2882 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Taos Artists, Paintings, Sculpture, Graphics, Ethnographic Materials Fee: None
NITA STEWART HALEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1805 West Indiana Ave. Midland, TX 79701 915/682-5785 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Books, Photographs, Manuscripts, Maps, Works of Art, and Artifacts Relating to the History of Texas and the Southwest Fee: None
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PERMIAN BASIN PETROLEUM MUSEUM 1500 I-20 West Midland, TX 79701 915/683-4403 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Science Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Art, and Petroleum Industry Fee: Adults $1.50; Children 75¢
PLISKA AIRCRAFT MUSEUM Midland Regional Air Terminal P.O. Box 6305-ATS Midland, TX 79711 915/563-1460 Open: Daily, 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
Z. TAYLOR BROWN-DORSEY MEDALLION HOME 213 North Weatherford Midland, TX 79701 915/682-2931 Open: By Appointment for Groups Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
MISSION, HIDALGO COUNTY
LA LOMITA FARMS REGIONAL MUSEUM 5 Miles South of Mission on F.R. 1016 Mission, TX 78572 512/581-2725 Open: Daily, 8-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art House in St. Peter’s Novitiate Fee: None
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN HOUSE MUSEUM 1 Mile North on Bryan Rd. Box 322 Mission, TX 78572 512/582-2383 Open: By Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults 50¢
MORAN, SHACKELFORD COUNTY
MORAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM Ground St. Route 1 Moran, TX 76464 915/945-2942 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Old Tools, Household Items, Clothing, Antiques Fee: None
MORTON, COCHRAN COUNTY
COCHRAN COUNTY MUSEUM 206 Southwest First Morton, TX 79346 806/266-5508 Open: By Appointment Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Historic Building Fee: None
MOULTON, LAVACA COUNTY
COMMUNITY HERITAGE HOUSE South St. Route 1, Box 25 Moulton, TX 77975 512/596-4442 Open: First and Third Sun. of Each Month, 2-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Historic Building Fee: None
NACOGDOCHES, NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
MILLARD’S CROSSING ANTIQUES AND HISTORIC VILLAGE 6020 North St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 409/564-6969 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-4; Sun., 1-4 Type: Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: $2.50
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OLD NACOGDOCHES UNIVERSITY BUILDING Mound and Hughes St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 409/564-0084 Open: Sat.-Sun., 10-12, 2-5; Daily, June-August, Same Hours Type: Historic Site Exhibits: Early Texas Furniture, Vintage Clothing, Manuscripts, Deeds, Church Furniture, Farm Tools, Schoolroom, and Desks Fee: Donation
STERNE-HOYA HOME 211 South Lanana St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 409/564-4693, ext. 122 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-12, 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Memorabilia of Early Texas Fee: None
STONE FORT MUSEUM Clark Dr. and Griffith Blvd. Box 6075, SFA Nacogdoches, TX 75962 409/569-2408 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, and Prehistory Fee: Donation
NEDERLAND, JEFFERSON COUNTY
DUTCH WINDMILL MUSEUM Tex Ritter Park 1528 Boston Ave. Nederland, TX 77627 409/722-0279 Open: March-Labor Day, Tues.-Sun., 1-5; Labor Day-March 1, Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Dutch Windmill, Mementos from Holland, Artifacts of the Region Fee: None
LA MAISON ACADIENS Tex Ritter Park 1520 Boston Ave. P.O. Box 891 Nederland, TX 77627 409/722-0947 Open: March-August, Tues.-Sun., 1-5; September-February, Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
NEW BRAUNFELS, COMAL COUNTY
LINDHEIMER MUSEUM Comal St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 512/625-7046 Open: June-August, Daily, 2-5, Except Mon.; September-May, Sat.-Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Ancient Fachwerk Style House, Lindheimer’s Office and Print Shop Fee: 50¢
SOPHIENBURG MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 401 West Coll St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 512/629-1572 Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Site Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History and Historic Site Fee: Adults $1; Children 25¢
NEWCASTLE, YOUNG COUNTY
FORT BELKNAP MUSEUM 3 Miles South of Newcastle Newcastle, TX 76372 817/846-3222 Open: Thurs.-Tues., 9-5 Type: History/Historic Site Exhibits: Frontier Weapons, Furnishings, and Tools Fee: None
NOCONA, MONTAGUE COUNTY
JOE BENTON MUSEUM Off U.S. 82 Nocona, TX 76225 817/825-6557 Open: By Appointment Only Type: General Exhibits: Aboriginal and European Artifacts Fee: None
NORDHEIM, DEWITT COUNTY
NORDHEIM HISTORICAL MUSEUM 1 Block off Main St. Behind the Post Office Nordheim, TX 78141 512/938-5886 Open: Call for Hours Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Call for Admission Fee
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ODESSA, ECTOR COUNTY
THE PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM 622 North Lee Odessa, TX 79761 915/332-7123 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-12, 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Political History Fee: None
WHITE-POOL HOUSE 112 East Murphy St. 1517 Englewood Ln. Odessa, TX 79761 915/362-6050 Open: Call for Hours Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
O’DONNELL, LYNN-DAWSON COUNTY
O’DONNELL MUSEUM Eighth and Doak Sts. O’Donnell, TX 79351 806/428-3719 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-11, 2-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
ORANGE, ORANGE COUNTY
HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 905 West Division St. P.O. Drawer F Orange, TX 77630 409/886-5385 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-2; Sun., 1-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $1; Students 50¢
STARK MUSEUM OF ART 712 Green Ave. P.O. Box 1897 Orange, TX 77630 409/883-6661 Open: Wed.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
W. H. STARK HOUSE 610 West Main Orange, TX 77630 409/883-0871 Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-3:30; Reservations Required Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Original Furniture, Rugs, Family Portraits, Lighting, and Detailed Woodwork That Exemplifies the Height of Craftsmanship in Queen Anne-Eastlake Style in Texas Fee: $2
OZONA, CROCKETT COUNTY
CROCKETT COUNTY MUSEUM Courthouse Annex on U.S. 290 Drawer B Ozona, TX 76943 915/392-2837 Open: Mon.-Fri., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Archeology, and Prehistory Fee: Donation
PADUCAH, COTTLE COUNTY
BICENTENNIAL CITY-COUNTY MUSEUM Cottle County Courthouse Basement Paducah, TX 79248 806/492-2006 Open: Mon. and Wed., 1-5; Tues. and Thurs., 10-11:30, 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
PALESTINE, ANDERSON COUNTY
HOWARD HOUSE MUSEUM 1007 North Perry St. Palestine, TX 75801 No Telephone Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
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PALO PINTO, PALO PINTO COUNTY
PALO PINTO COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM Elm St. and Fifth Ave. Box 42 Palo Pinto, TX 76072 817/659-3751 or 3781 or 3501 Open: June-August, Sat.-Sun., 1-4; and By Appointment Type: General/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
PAMPA, GRAY COUNTY
WHITE DEER LAND MUSEUM 116 South Cuyler St. P.O. Box 1556 Pampa, TX 79065 806/665-5521 Open: Tues.-Sun., 1:30-4 Type: General/History/Art/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art and Historic Building Fee: None
PANHANDLE, CARSON COUNTY
CARSON COUNTY SQUARE HOUSE MUSEUM Fifth and Elsie Sts. Box 276 Panhandle, TX 79068 806/537-3118 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5:30; Sun., 1-5:30 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Art, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
PANNA MARIA, KARNES COUNTY
PANNA MARIA MUSEUM F.R. 81, 1 Mile off S.H. 123 P.O. Box 38 Panna Maria, TX 78666 512/780-3462 Open: Upon Request Type: General/History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Donation
PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY
A.M. AND WELMA AIKIN REGIONAL ARCHIVES Mike Rheudasil Learning Center Paris Junior College Paris, TX 75460 214/785-7661 Open: Regular College Hours Type: History Exhibits: Material Relating to Career of Senator A.M. Aikin Fee: None
FLYING TIGERS AIR MUSEUM Highway 82 West of Paris About 5 Miles P.O. Box 113 Paris, TX 75460 214/784-3613 Open: Daily, 8-5 Type: General Exhibits: Aircraft Fee: $1
PASADENA, HARRIS COUNTY
PASADENA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Pasadena Memorial Park Vince St. at S.H. 225 Pasadena, TX 77506 713/477-7273 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
PEARSALL, FRIO COUNTY
FRIO PIONEER JAIL MUSEUM Corner of East Medina and South Pecan St. P.O. Box 578 Pearsall, TX 78061 512/334-3896 Open: Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: None
PECOS, REEVES COUNTY
WEST OF THE PECOS MUSEUM Corner U.S. 285 and First St. Pecos, TX 79772 915/445-5076 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9:30-5; Sun., 2-5:30 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Hotel, Rock and Mineral Exhibits, Rodeo Room, and Period Rooms Fee: Adults $1
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PERRYTON, OCHILTREE COUNTY
MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS U.S. 83 North P.O. Box 623 Perryton, TX 79070 806/435-6400 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-5:30 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
PHARR, HIDALGO COUNTY
OLD CLOCK MUSEUM 929 Preston St. Pharr, TX 78577 512/787-1923 Open: Daily, 10 am-Midnight Type: General Exhibits: Old Clocks and Music Boxes Fee: None
PLAINS, YOAKUM COUNTY
TSA MO GA MEMORIAL MUSEUM 1109 Ave. H Box 455 Plains, TX 79355 806/456-3212 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
PLAINVIEW, HALE COUNTY
MUSEUM OF THE LLANO ESTACADO Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX 79072 806/296-5521, ext. 53 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, and Mineralogy Fee: None
PLANO, COLLIN COUNTY
FARMSTEAD MUSEUM Heritage Center 1900 West 15th St. Plano, TX 75075 214/424-7874 Open: Call for Information Type: Historic Site Exhibits: Living History Museum Fee: None
PLEASANTON, ATASCOSA COUNTY
LONGHORN MUSEUM U.S. 97 East P.O. Box 601 Pleasanton, TX 78064 512/569-6313 or 3219 Open: Tues.-Sat., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Prehistory, Origin of Cowboy, History of Mission Ranches Fee: Donation
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY
POMPEIIAN VILLA 1935 Lakeshore Dr. Port Arthur, TX 77640 409/983-5977 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Summer Retreat, Restored and Furnished Fee: Adults $2; Children $1
PORT ARTHUR HISTORICAL MUSEUM Gates Memorial Library Lamar University at Port Arthur 317 Stilwell Blvd. Port Arthur, TX 77640 409/938-4921, ext. 337 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-2; Other Hours By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
PORT LAVACA, CALHOUN COUNTY
CALHOUN COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM 112 Bowie St. P.O. Box 988 Port Lavaca, TX 77979 512/552-6342 Open: Tues.-Fri., 2-6; Sat., 9-1 Type: General/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
POST, GARZA COUNTY
GARZA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 117 North Ave. N Post, TX 79356 806/495-2746 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
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PYOTE, WARD COUNTY
RATTLESNAKE BOMBER BASE I-20 Outside Pyote Box 120 Pyote, TX 79777 915/389-4091 or 4921 Open: Sat., 9-6; Sun., 2-6; By Appointment During the Week Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History and Military Fee: None
QUANAH, HARDEMAN COUNTY
HARDEMAN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Green St. Quanah, TX 79252 817/663-5902 or 5272 Open: Sat., Sun., Mon., 2-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: History of Quanah and Hardeman County Fee: None
RALLS, CROSBY COUNTY
RALLS HISTORICAL MUSEUM 801 Main St. Box 384 Ralls, TX 79357 806/253-2425 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-12, 2-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
RANKIN, UPTON COUNTY
RANKIN MUSEUM 200 West Fifth St. Box 82 Rankin, TX 79778 915/693-2770 Open: Thurs., Fri., 2-5; Sat., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
RAYMONDVILLE, WILLACY COUNTY
RAYMONDVILLE HISTORICAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER Harris and Seventh Sts. P.O. Box 266 Raymondville, TX 78580 512/689-3171 Open: Wed. and Sat., 1-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, and Natural History Fee: None
REFUGIO, REFUGIO COUNTY
REFUGIO COUNTY MUSEUM 102 West St. Refugio, TX 78377 512/526-5555 Open: Daily, 10-5; Sat.-Sun., 1-5; Summer Hours, 11-6 Type: General/History/Art/Science Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Art, Archeology, and Prehistory Fee: None
RICHARDSON, DALLAS COUNTY
HISTORY OF AVIATION COLLECTION University of Texas at Dallas Campbell Rd. at Floyd Richardson, TX 75080 214/690-2996 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9:30-12, 1-5; and By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Aviation History Fee: None
RICHMOND, FORT BEND COUNTY
CONFEDERATE MUSEUM 603 Calhoun St. P.O. Box 179 Richmond, TX 77469 713/342-8787 Open: Sun., 2-4; or By Special Appointment Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site, Confederate Collection Fee: None
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FORT BEND COUNTY MUSEUM 500 Houston St. P.O. Box 251 Richmond, TX 77469 713/342-6478 Open: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $2
RIVIERA, KLEBERG COUNTY
RIVIERA HISTORICAL MUSEUM P.O. Box 152 Riviera, TX 78379 512/296-3676 Open: Tues. and Thurs., 10-5 Type: General/History/Art/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Mineralogy Fee: None
ROBSTOWN, NUECES COUNTY
VIOLET MUSEUM 3 Miles East of Robstown off South Violet Rd. Route 3, Box 152 Robstown, TX 78380 512/387-2273 Open: Tours Available By Appointment Type: General/History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: $1
ROCKPORT, ARANSAS COUNTY
MARINE LABORATORY AND MUSEUM Turning Basin P.O. Box 1717 Rockport, TX 78382 512/729-2328 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-5 Type: Science Exhibits: Aquarium Fee: None
ROMA, STARR COUNTY
ROMA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Lot 1, Block 3 Box 123 Roma, TX 78584 No Telephone Open: Weekdays, 9-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
ROSANKY, BASTROP COUNTY
CENTRAL TEXAS MUSEUM OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY 12 Miles South of Bastrop on S.H. 304 Rosanky, TX 78953 512/237-2745 Open: Wed.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 2:30-5 Type: History Exhibits: Early Automobiles and Accessories Fee: Nominal Admission Charge
ROSCOE, NOLAN COUNTY
ROSCOE MUSEUM 304 Hickory P.O. Box 421 Roscoe, TX 79545 No Telephone Open: Sat. and Sun. Afternoons, Summer Months Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
ROUND ROCK, WILLIAMSON COUNTY
PALM HOUSE MUSEUM 212 East Main Round Rock, TX 78664 512/255-5805 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Elegant Parlor, Pioneer Swedish Kitchen and Slave Cabins Fee: None
WASHINGTON ANDERSON-IRVIN HOUSE MUSEUM U.S. 79 Round Rock, TX 78664 512/255-2605 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Various Objects Fee: $1.50
ROUND TOP, FAYETTE COUNTY
HENKEL SQUARE Live Oak and First Sts. Round Top, TX 78954 No Telephone Open: Write for Information Type: Historic Site Exhibits: Houses Furnished with Authentic Early Texas Furniture Fee: Write for Information
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WINEDALE HISTORICAL CENTER 4 Miles East on F.M. 1457 P.O. Box 11 Round Top, TX 78954 409/278-3530 Open: Tues.-Fri., By Appointment; Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5 Type: Historic Building/Site Exhibits: Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $2; Students 50¢
RUNGE, KARNES COUNTY
RUNGE MUSEUM 109 North Mugge Runge, TX 78151 512/329-4372 or 4243 Open: By Appointment Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
SAINT JO, MONTAGUE COUNTY
STONEWALL SALOON HISTORICAL MUSEUM Main and Howell Sts. Box 61 Saint Jo, TX 76265 817/995-2250 Open: Weekdays, 8-6 Type: Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
SALADO, BELL COUNTY
CENTRAL TEXAS AREA MUSEUM 1 Main St. Salado, TX 76571 817/947-5232 or 5613 Open: By Appointment Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, and Historic Building and Site Fee: Donation
SAN ANGELO, TOM GREEN COUNTY
COLONIAL DAMES XVII CENTURY 2502 West Twohig San Angelo, TX 76901 915/949-1444 Open: By Appointment Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: None
E.H. DANNER MUSEUM OF TELEPHONY 2701 South Johnson San Angelo, TX 76904 915/944-5306 Open: Weekdays, 8-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
FORT CONCHO MUSEUM 716 Burgess St. San Angelo, TX 76903 915/655-2121, ext. 441 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: General/History/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site, and Mineralogy Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
SAN ANTONIO, BEXAR COUNTY
BUCKHORN HALL OF HORNS AND HALL OF TEXAS HISTORY Lone Star Brewing Company, Inc. 600 Lone Star Blvd. P.O. Box 2060 San Antonio, TX 78297 512/226-8301 Open: Daily, 9:30-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Natural History Fee: Adults $1.25; Children 50¢
CARVER COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER 226 North Hackberry San Antonio, TX 78202 512/299-7211 Open: Daily, 7:45-4:30 Type: Art/Historic Site Exhibits: Art Dating From 1929 Fee: None
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HANGAR 9, EDWARD H. WHITE II MEMORIAL MUSEUM Brooks Air Force Base San Antonio, TX 78235 512/536-2203 Open: Mon.-Sat., 8-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: History of the Base and the Development of Manned Flight Fee: None
HERTZBERG CIRCUS COLLECTION 210 West Market St. San Antonio, TX 78205 512/299-7810 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5:30; Sun., 1-5; May-October Only Type: General Exhibits: Circusana Fee: None
HISTORY AND TRADITIONS MUSEUM Air Force Military Training Center Orville Wright Dr. Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, TX 78236 512/671-3055 Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4; Sat.-Sun., 9-6 Type: General/History Exhibits: Collection of Rare Aeronautical Equipment Fee: None
INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES 801 South Bowie St. P.O. Box 1226 San Antonio, TX 78205 512/226-7651 Open: Tues.-Sun., 9-5 Type: General/History Exhibits: State, Local, and Pioneer History; Science; Natural History; Art; Ethnic Culture and Folk History of Texas Fee: None
JERSEY LILLY SALOON 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 512/226-0231 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: 1894 Stable, Artifacts Relating to Texas History Fee: None
LA VILLITA EXHIBIT Bolivar Hall, La Villita San Antonio, TX 78205 512/224-6163 Open: Tues.-Sun., 10-5 Type: History Exhibits: Development of La Villita Fee: Donation
MARION KOOGLER McNAY ART MUSEUM 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 512/824-5368 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 2-5 Type: Art Exhibits: Pieces by Cezanne, Gauguin, Redon, Picasso; Medieval and Mexican Art; Watercolors by American Artists; New Mexico Folk Art; Frederic Oppenheimer Collection; Panel Paintings; Monumental Sculptures Fee: Donation
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA PURISIMA CONCEPCION DE ACUÑA 807 Mission Rd. San Antonio, TX 78214 512/532-3158 Open: Daily, 9:30-5:30 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Mission Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
O. HENRY HOUSE 600 Lone Star Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78297 512/226-8301 Open: Daily, 9:30-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Restored House Fee: Adults $1.25; Children 50¢
OLD TRAIL DRIVERS ASSOCIATION 3805 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 512/822-9011 Open: Wed.-Sun., 10-4 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Adults $1; Children 25¢
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SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 200 West Jones Ave. P.O. Box 2601 San Antonio, TX 78209 512/226-5544 Open: June 1-August 31, Tues.-Sun., 10-6; September 1-May 31, 10-5 Type: Art/Historic Building Exhibits: Art, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic Building and Site Fee: Adults $2; Children $1; Free Sat. and Sun. Mornings
SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION HemisFair Plaza P.O. Box 2601 San Antonio, TX 78209 512/226-5544 Open: Tues.-Sun., 10-6; Sun., 12-5; Thurs., 10-9 Type: History Exhibits: Transportation Fee: Adults $2; Children $1; Free Sat. and Sun. Mornings
SAN FRANCISCO DE LA ESPADA Espada Rd. off U.S. 281 San Antonio, TX 78221 512/627-2021 Open: Daily, 9:30-5:30 Type: History Exhibits: Stone Chapel, Cloisters, Convent, and Foundation of Other Dwellings Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
SAN JOSE Y SAN MIGUEL DE AGUAYO 6539 San Jose Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214 512/922-2731 Open: Daily, 9:30-6 Type: History Exhibits: Exhibits in Mission Relate to Its Original Use Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 9101 Graf Rd. San Antonio, TX 78221 512/532-3154 Open: Daily, 9:30-5:30 Type: History Exhibits: Two-Tiered Bell Tower Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
SPANISH GOVERNOR’S PALACE 105 Military Plaza 105 Plaza de Armas San Antonio, TX 78205 512/224-0601 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 10-5 Type: Art/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Natural History, Art, Historic Building and Site, Spanish Colonial Furniture Fee: Adults 50¢; Children 25¢
STEVES HOMESTEAD 509 King William St. San Antonio, TX 78204 512/225-5924 Open: Wed.-Sun., 10-5; Mon.-Tues., 1-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Mansion Furnished with Authentic 19th-Century Pieces Fee: Adults $1; Children 50¢
THE ALAMO Alamo Plaza P.O. Box 2599 San Antonio, TX 78299 512/225-3853 Open: Mon.-Sat., 9-5:30; Sun., 10-5:30 Type: History/Art/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Archeology, Historic Building and Site Fee: None
USAF SECURITY POLICE MUSEUM Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, TX 78236 512/671-2801 or 671-2802 Open: Mon.-Fri., 8-4 Type: History Exhibits: Security Police History Fee: None
WITTE MEMORIAL MUSEUM 3801 Broadway P.O. Box 2601 San Antonio, TX 78209 512/226-5544 Open: June 1-August 31, Tues.-Sat., 10-6 Type: General/History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Archeology, and Prehistory Fee: Adults $2; Children $1; Free Sat. and Sun. Mornings
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YTURRI-EDMUNDS HOME 807 Mission Rd. San Antonio, TX 78214 No Telephone Open: Write for Information Type: Historic Building Exhibits: 1840 Adobe House, Mill, and Carriage House Fee: Write for Information
SAN FELIPE, AUSTIN COUNTY
J. J. JOSEY STORE MUSEUM Stephen F. Austin State Park Box 936 San Felipe, TX 77473 409/885-2217 Open: December-March, Sat.-Sun., 1-5; April-November, Sat.-Sun., 9-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site, Country Store Fee: Adults 35¢; Children 15¢
SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY
DR. ELI T. MERRIMAN HOME Loop 82, Aquarena Springs San Marcos, TX 78666 512/392-2481 Open: Winter, Mon.-Fri., 8:30-6, Sat.-Sun., 8:30-6:30; Summer, Mon.-Fri., 8-9 p.m., Sat., Sun., Holidays, 8-10 p.m. Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Original One-Room Log Cabin Fee: $1.20
GENERAL EDWARD BURLESON HOUSE Loop 82, Aquarena Springs San Marcos, TX 78666 512/392-2481 Open: Winter, Mon.-Fri., 8:30-6, Sat.-Sun., 8:30-6:30; Summer, Mon.-Fri., 8-9 pm, Sat., Sun., Holidays, 8-10 pm Type: History Exhibits: Personal Documents, Letters, and Artifacts Relating to General Burleson’s Career Fee: $2.40
SAN SABA, SAN SABA COUNTY
SAN SABA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Mill Pond Park (East of San Saba on U.S. 190) San Saba, TX 76877 915/372-5436 or 3427 or 5276 Open: Sun., 1:30-4:30; Weekdays, By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
SAN SABA LOG CABIN MUSEUM Mill Pond Park (East of San Saba on U.S. 190) San Saba, TX 76877 No Telephone Open: Wed. and Sun., 2-5 Type: Historic Building Exhibits: Stables Fee: None
SANTA ANNA, COLEMAN COUNTY
OLD ROCK HOUSE U.S. 84, 1 Mile Northwest of Santa Anna Santa Anna, TX 76878 915/348-3283 Open: On Request Type: History Exhibits: One-Room Pioneer Cabin Fee: None
SAN YGNACIO, ZAPATA COUNTY
LA PAZ 300 Block of Lincoln in the Elementary School P.O. Box 219 San Ygnacio, TX 78067 512/765-5611 Open: Weekdays, 9-3 Type: General Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
SARATOGA, HARDIN COUNTY
BIG THICKET MUSEUM F.R. 770 Saratoga, TX 77585 409/274-5000 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Programs Relating to the Big Thicket Area Fee: $1
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SEABROOK, HARRIS COUNTY
BAY AREA MUSEUM Clearlake Park Annex Nasa Rd. 1 Seabrook, TX 77586 713/333-2015 Open: Tues., Thurs., Sat., 9-5; Special Tours By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History of the Bay Area Fee: Donation
SEAGRAVES, GAINES COUNTY
GAINES COUNTY MUSEUM AND ART CENTER—SEAGRAVES-LOOP DIVISION Main St. and Hill Ave. P.O. Box 1387 Seagraves, TX 79359 806/546-2810 Open: Mon.-Sat., 2-5 Type: General/History/Art/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Art, Historic Site and Building Fee: None
SEGUIN, GUADALUPE COUNTY
A. M. AND ALMA FIEDLER MEMORIAL MUSEUM Texas Lutheran College Langner Hall Seguin, TX 78155 512/379-4161 Open: College Hours and Upon Request Type: Science Exhibits: Archeology, Prehistory, Mineralogy, and Geology Fee: None
LOS NOGALES MUSEUM South River and East Live Oak Sts. P.O. Box 245 Seguin, TX 78155 512/379-1567 or 372-0055 Open: Sun., 2-4; and By Appointment Type: General/Historic Site/Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
SEYMOUR, BAYLOR COUNTY
BAYLOR COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 200 West McLain Seymour, TX 76380 No Telephone Open: Tues. and Thurs., 12:30-4:30 Type: History Exhibits: 1880s Era Home of Judge E.R. Norris Fee: Donation
SHALLOWATER, LUBBOCK COUNTY
LUBBOCK COUNTY MUSEUM 10th and Ave. G Shallowater, TX 79363 806/741-8005 Open: Daily from Daylight to Dark Type: History Exhibits: Collection of Outdoor Exhibits of Farm Equipment Fee: None
SHAMROCK, WHEELER COUNTY
PIONEER WEST MUSEUM 206 North Madden Shamrock, TX 79079 806/256-3941 Open: Mon.-Fri., 1-5; Sat.-Sun., By Appointment Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
SHERMAN, GRAYSON COUNTY
OLD SETTLERS VILLAGE Loy Lake, 6½ Miles North of FM 131 P.O. Box 351 Sherman, TX 75090 214/893-2718 Open: Write for Hours Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building and Site Fee: Write for Information
SHERMAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 301 South Walnut Sherman, TX 75090 214/893-7623 Open: Fri., 9-12, 1-5; Sat.-Sun., 2-5 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
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SHINER, LAVACA COUNTY
EDWIN WOLTERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM 306 South Ave. 1 Shiner, TX 77984 No Telephone Open: Second and Fourth Sun. of Each Month, 2-5 Type: History Exhibits: Items Pertain to the Wolters Family and to the History of Shiner Fee: Donation
SIERRA BLANCA, HUDSPETH COUNTY
E. A. (“DOGIE”) WRIGHT COLLECTION Hudspeth County Abstract and Title Co. Building East of Intersection of U.S. 80 and F.R. 1111 P.O. Box 100 Sierra Blanca, TX 79851 915/369-2011 Open: Mon.-Fri., 10-12, 1-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Southern History along Mexican Border Fee: None
SINTON, SAN PATRICIO COUNTY
ROB AND BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE FOUNDATION 7.4 Miles Northeast of Sinton Sinton, TX 78387 512/364-2643 Open: Call for Tour Information Type: General Exhibits: Wildlife, Conservation, and the Relationship of Wildlife to Other Uses of the Land Fee: None
SKIDMORE, BEE COUNTY
SKIDMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Eighth and Sullivan Sts. (U.S. 181) Skidmore, TX 78389 512/287-3237 Open: Sun., 2-4 Type: History/Historic Building Exhibits: Restored House, Barn, and Jail Fee: None
SLATON, LUBBOCK COUNTY
SLATON MUSEUM 155 North Eighth St. Box 555 Slaton, TX 79364 806/828-6101 Open: Tues.-Fri., 1-5 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Railroad History Fee: None
SNYDER, SCURRY COUNTY
DIAMOND M FOUNDATION MUSEUM 907 25th St. P.O. Box 1149 Snyder, TX 79549 915/573-6311 Open: Tues.-Fri., 9-12, 1-4; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 Type: Art Exhibits: Art Fee: None
SCURRY COUNTY MUSEUM Western Texas College P.O. Box 696 Snyder, TX 79549 915/573-6107 Open: Mon.-Thurs., 9-12; Fri., 9-12, 1-4; Sun., 1-4 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None
SOMERVILLE, BURLESON COUNTY
SOMERVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM P.O. Box 782 Somerville, TX 77879 409/569-1819 or 1224 Open: Wed., 1-4; Sat., 10-12, 1-4 Type: History Exhibits: Archeology, Local and Pioneer History Fee: Donation
SONORA, SUTTON COUNTY
MIERS HOME MUSEUM 307 East Oak St. (North of the Courthouse) Sonora, TX 76950 No Telephone Open: Tues., 2-4 Type: History Exhibits: Turn-of-the-Century Memorabilia Fee: None
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SPEARMAN, HANSFORD COUNTY
STATIONMASTER’S HOUSE MUSEUM 30 South Townsend St. Spearman, TX 79081 806/659-3008 Open: Tues.-Sat., 9-5 Type: General/History/Historic Building Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building Fee: Donation
SPUR, DICKENS COUNTY
MARGARET A. ELLIOT MUSEUM Burlington Ave. Box 303 Spur, TX 79370 915/271-3238 or 3350 Open: All Day, Mon. and Wed.; Half Day, Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, and Mineralogy Fee: None
STAMFORD, JONES COUNTY
BUIE’S GENERAL STORE 115-119 North Swenson Box 1146 Stamford, TX 79553 915/773-3636 Open: Daily, 10-7 Type: History Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History Fee: None