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Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
Fort Davis, Texas
Description

Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute in Fort Davis, 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.

History

The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is a 507-acre natural area near Ft. Davis, Texas. The Institute features a 30-acre arboretum, cactus and succulent greenhouse, two miles of nature trails, a special events center/outdoor classroom, and a gift shop.

Library, publication design and layout, research, and administrative offices are all located here. Those offices are open all year, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Artifact Collections

Cacti-succulents (240 species), trees, and shrubs (400+ species).

Programs

Two-hour seminars, lectures, elderhostel; not available for tour/loan

Street Address
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute 43869 SH 118
Fort Davis, TX 79734
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 905
Fort Davis, TX 79734
phone: 432-364-2499
fax: 432-837-8192
home page: www.cdri.org
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Arboretum
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