Explore Nearby Museums
 Updated: 2/17/2019 
Marfa and Presidio County Museum
Marfa, Texas
Description

The Marfa and Presidio County Museum is located along Highway 90, the main thoroughfare intersecting the west Texas town of Marfa. The Museum is housed in a historic adobe home built in the 1880s by local Don Juan Humphries.

History

Students in Lee Bennett's,Marfa history teacher , class began collecting items which were located in Presidio County courthouse. In 1980, a museum board acquired the old "Yler" house and volunteers began putting together exhibits and staffing the museum. In 1997, the museum opened in its new location, the historic John Humpries home.

Artifact Collections

The collection includes a little bit of everything associated with Marfa and the history of Presidio County, including artifacts that cover ranching, local military history (courtesy of Fort D. A. Russell), geology, settlers, Native Americans, and the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert. In addition, a display of Marfa’s history is never complete without memorabilia from the Hollywood blockbuster “Giant”, the 1950’s epic starring James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson filmed around Marfa.

Research Collections

Keith Studio collection of photographs spanning several decades. Keith Studio was located on Oak Street in Marfa.

Frank Duncan and Nancy Keith photography collections.

Programs

Work with teachers in the gifited and talented area.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars

Appointment required: True

Street Address
110 W. San Antonio St
Marfa, TX 79843
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 538
Marfa, TX 79843
phone: 432-729-7000
Report Incorrect Data
Submit Events
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday1 PM - 5 PM
Museum Type(s)
Culture
History
Historic House
Library
Staff
DISCLAIMER
This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is provided for general reference purposes only. No representation is made or warranty is given as to its content or the reliability thereof. User assumes all risk of use. Stories USA, Inc. and its content suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use. Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Museum Association of New York

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Nebraska Museums Association

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

Texas Association of Museums

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

Oregon Museums Association

TBA

Independence, Oregon

May 5 - 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

Museum Store Association

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

view all conferences
RECENT UPDATES

Museums

04/03 Palm Harbor Museum

Palm Harbor, Florida

Museum Associations

04/03 Florida Association of Museums

Tallahassee, Florida