Livingston, Texas

Anthropology, Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Nature Centers, Specialized

Located an hour and a half north of Houston in the Big Thicket, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Indian reservation in Texas. Our rich history and beautiful enclave are what tribal citizens and tourists alike love about our nation. Visit us to experience the natural beauty of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas.

Eola, Texas

Archaeology, General, History, Military, Science

Our museum houses the collections of many people. There are things which will interest people of all ages. We hope to continue in the spirit of the founder and add to the collection at the Board sees fit. The major projects on agenda for now is up dating the grounds and working on some of the needed repairs. We are also exploring ways to increase attendance

Clute, Texas

Archaeology, General, Natural History, Science, Specialized

Named one of the ten best museums in Texas by Frommer's Travel Guide, the Museum is home to the largest collection of shells on display in the South with shells from around the world. The Museum also features real life-sized fossilized dinosaur skeletons and other rarely exhibited fossils plus exhibits on wildlife, rocks & minerals and archeology to round out the museum.

Wellington, Texas

Archaeology, Art, Culture, History, Library

The museum is located at 824 East Avenue on the square in Wellington. Exhibits tell the story of the county beginning when Indians wandered through the area, through the invsasion by land barons as they built large ranches, the occupation of much of that land by homesteaders when barb wire and windmills made it possible for family farms to become established. Today's history is being made by well-educated farmers and ranchers with the latest techniques and equipment in peanut and cotton farming, livestock, and game hunt leasing. Exhibits in the Art Center are usually by local or Panhandle artists, prepared by the Collingworth Art League.

El Paso, Texas

Archaeology

Marshall, Texas

Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Military

EXHIBITS Temporarily Closed
Watch for the Reopening of Our Exciting NEW Exhibits in the 1901 Historic Harrison County Courthouse in 2011.

Conroe, Texas

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Cemetery, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Tells the history of Montgomery County, the third county created in the Republic of Texas. Features Dr. Charles B. Stewart, first Secretary of State to the Republic of Texas, acted as interrupter between General Sam Houston and General Santa Anna and is credited with designing the Lone Star Flag.

Home of the Griffin Papers, dating back to 1831 (can be used as in-house research) and certified copies are obtainable.

Life-size figures of early settlers who help to develop Montgomery County enhance visitor’s experience into the history.

Museum Features: Hands-On Gallery for Young Visitors, Student Workshop with Activity Sheets and Computer Games pertaining to the County history.

San Antonio, Texas

Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Library, University

The Institute of Texan Cultures is located in downtown San Antonio, a short walk from the Alamo and the River Walk. The complex features exhibits and displays that tell the stories of Texans.

Lake Jackson, Texas

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Library, Natural History, Science, Specialized

Explore the unique history of the city of Lake Jackson at the 12,000 sq. ft. Museum. Visitors can visit with the ghost of Major Jackson, fly the Windecker Eagle and learn why our streets are named This Way and That Way.

Lubbock, Texas

Archaeology, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

A unit of the Museum of Texas Tech University, the Lubbock Lake Landmark is an archaeological and natural history preserve at the northern edge of the city of Lubbock, Texas. The Landmark contains evidence of almost 12,000 years of occupation by ancient peoples on the Southern High Plains.

The Landmark welcomes visitors of all ages year round. In the summer months, watch as areas on the preserve are actively excavated. Volunteers from the local community and around the world assist a team of scientists in the meticulous process of unearthing and cataloging every find at the Landmark.

Fort Stockton, Texas

Archaeology, Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Nature Centers

The Annie Riggs Memorial Museum is open six days a week, and is located at the corner of Main and Callaghan (number 3 on the historical tour). Visitors can experience a thriving desert garden at the back of the museum, inviting benches on the wrap-around porches and an interior courtyard with a restored Pecos County buggy.

Bryan, Texas

Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Natural History, Science

Each year, the Museum reaches about 50,000 children and adults with stimulating science programs, exhibits, special events, and affiliated programs such as the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley, Center for the Study of the First Americans and the Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collections. Our programs are available thanks to the support of many individuals, businesses, and other institutions.

Enloe, Texas

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Library, Military, Natural History

The Clara Foster Slough Museum in Enloe, displays a collection of artifacts from the Enloe, Delta County, and Sulphur River areas of Texas. The museum also serves as a genealogy center and maintains records of early settlers in the area. The facility houses a library of research resources as well as documented artifacts. Hundreds of historic artifacts are on display, providing a glimpse into the past of the region.

Ozona, Texas

Archaeology, History

Crockett County Museum in Ozona, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Hamilton, Texas

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Hamilton County Historical Museum in Hamilton, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

McKinney, Texas

Anthropology, Archaeology, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Science

Bringing Nature & People Together

Denton, Texas

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park

Visit the Museums in the Historical Park of Denton County. They include the Bayless-Selby House Museum and the Denton County African American Museum.

Kingsville, Texas

Archaeology, General, History, Natural History, University

The museum's collections, in three major divisions-artifacts, archives, and natural history-are a record of the prehistory, history, and natural history of South Texas. The artifact collections are related to the history of the ordinary man in South Texas. These collections include more than 900 branding irons, a multigenerational apparel and textile collection with items ranging from hand-sewn corset covers to miniskirts, and a collection of pre-Columbian pottery, ceramics, and effigies. An extensive collection of blacksmith, farrier, and wheelwright tools includes more than 100 different tongs, farm machinery designed to be drawn by mules, hand tools, ranching tools, and equipment ranging from fence stretchers to a chuckwagon.

Fritch, Texas

Aquarium, Archaeology, Children's, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Science, Specialized

Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum in Fritch, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Edinburg, Texas

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Library, Natural History, Science

From mammoth bones to conjunto tunes, the Museum of South Texas History collects, preserves, and exhibits material relating the distinctive history and heritage of the lower Rio Grande region, along with the adjoining regions of South Texas and northeastern Mexico.