West Columbia, Texas

Archaeology, Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House

Miss Ima Hogg, last private owner of the site, conceived turning the site into a museum in the early 1930s. In 1958, she donated the plantation house and grounds to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; 11 years later, she donated the artifacts collections as well. The site was christened Varner-Hogg Plantation after the first and last owners of the land. Miss Hogg remained involved with the site until her death in 1975. In 2003, the park undertook a more thorough interpretation of the site's actual antebellum history through a film presentation funded by the Houston endowment. This presentation further illuminates the plantation's history under its longest tenant, C. R. Patton, and provides insight into the multicultural past of the site.

San Antonio, Texas

Culture, General, History, Historic House

Villa Finale was the home of Walter Mathis, a leading preservationist in San Antonio, Texas. Walter Mathis is widely recognized as the catalyst for the revitalization of the King William neighborhood, now a National Register Historic District. In addition to his work in King William, Walter Mathis was an advocate for city and statewide historic preservation, as well as a civic and cultural leader.

Dallas, Texas

History, Specialized

THIS IS A VIRTUAL MUSEUM AND IS NOT A DESTINATION TO VISIT. WEB USE ONLY!

Victoria, Texas

Art, History, Historical Society

The Nave Museum is the only fine arts museum in the Golden Crescent Region. We showcase 5 to 7 exhibits each year selected on the broad educational goal of displaying important contemporary work, exploring the possibilities of certain media or style and displaying works from the past that continue to bear relevance by offering the public a contemporary knowledge and understanding of art.

The McNamara House Museum was built in 1876 for William J. McNamara, his wife and four daughters. Opened as a historical house in 1961, this family home is a prime example of Victorian style and design, it was the recepient of the 2nd Texas Historic Landmark medallion awarded. The staff strives to interpret the life style of a typical middle-class South Texas merchant between 1876 and 1913.

Marion, Texas

History

Vintage Aviation Historical Foundation in Marion, 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.

Houston, Texas

Art, History

Previously the Torch Collection of Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated, the Visions of the West is the assembly of important art, artifacts and archives from western North America collected by J.P. Bryan throughout his 30-year career in the energy industry. Visions includes pieces from the Torch Collection of Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated, the private assemblies of Mr. Bryan, the Bryan Texana Foundation, and the historic Gage Hotel.