Last updated: 2/9/2011
Waco, Texas
Street Address
100 Texas Ranger Trail
Waco, TX 76706
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2570
Waco, TX 76702
phone: 254-750-8631
fax: 254-750-8629
e-mail: info@texasranger.org
web: www.texasranger.org

Hours

Seven days a week 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed three days a year: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

Admissions

ADMISSION - Adults: $7.00 |Seniors (60+): $6.00 | Military (with ID): $6.00 | Children (6-12): $3.00 | Children under 6 free GROUP & SCHOOL TOURS (10 or More) - Reservations preferred. Discounts offered. Reservations - Please call Toll free: 1-877-750-8631 | or Local: 254-750-8631

Staff

Byron A. Johnson
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Christina Stopka
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Lisa Daniel
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Paul Torres
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Christine Walker
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Christy Smith
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Kristen Reichert
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Shelly Crittendon
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Elic Fouts
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Mission

The mission of the museum is to disseminate knowledge and inspire appreciation of the Texas Rangers, a legendary symbol of Texas and the American West, and to serve as the principal repository for artifacts and archives relating to the Texas Rangers.

History

The museum was founded in 1968 as a cooperative venture between the City of Waco and the State of Texas. In 1973, the Texas Ranger Commemorative Commission formulated plans for construction of a Texas Ranger Hall of Fame to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Rangers. Subsequent expansion took place with the addition of Taub Hall (1979), John Knox Texas Ranger Memorial Center banquet hall (1982), Morris Gallery (1983), Brownfield Gallery (1985), and the Moody Texas Ranger Memorial Library (1989), now the Texas Ranger Research Center. In 1997, The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum was designated the offical state repository for Texas Ranger memorabilia. The Headquarters of Texas Rangers Company "F" is on site.

Artifact Collections

Collection of 14,000+ items including many Ranger related objects, firearms, and western theme art. Archives and Research Library.

Educational Programs

Self guided tours, school tours, internet site, on-line magazine, Public Safety Education Center, special events.

Governance

City of Waco, Texas a 170 (c) and sanctioned by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers and the State of Texas.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

Services
Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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