New Braunfels, Texas

Children's, General, Science

We introduce our museum by saying, Please touch.

Touching is still, it seems, an incompatible idea for many people in a museum setting. We enjoy watching faces when orienting visitors at the front desk.

Let me tell you our rules, I say, speaking directly to the children in the group.

Parents usually interject a serious-- now listen!

Then I say, Our first rule is please touch.

Faces light up--of both adults and children. It s as if everyone heaves a sigh, Ah, this isn't going to be so bad after all.

New Braunfels, Texas

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Old Town at Conservation Plaza (New Braunfels Conservation Society) is .5 mi. w. jct. I-35 and SR 46 at 1300 Church Hill Dr.in New Braunfels. Guided tours of the 18 restored and furnished buildings are offered.