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1st Cavalry Division Museum
Fort Hood, Texas

General, History, Library, Military, Specialized

The 1st Cavalry Division Museum at the intersection of 56th and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue in Building 2218 on Fort Hood.

Agricultural Heritage Museum
Boerne, Texas

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park, Specialized

The Agricultural Heritage Museum is located in Boerne City Park on over 5 acres. A blacksmith shop, woodworking shop, pioneer house, wagon house, main museum building and many outdoor exhibits showcase antique farm machinery and implements. Blacksmiths work on Saturdays and demonstrate their craft.

Alvin Museum Society
Alvin, Texas

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Alvin Museum Society is an active organization of local-history-preservation members.

Annie Riggs Memorial Museum; Fort Stockton Historical Society
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.

Barrow Foundation Museum
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

Beeville Art Museum
Beeville, Texas

Art, Culture, General, Park

The Beeville Art Museum is dedicated to the concept of art as a positive force in the development of creative skills and thought. Toward this end, the Museum is committed to presenting exhibitions featuring the work of renowned Texas artists and collections from Texas museums, galleries and private collectors for the benefit of all people of Beeville and surrounding communities, with special emphasis to educational programs and activities designed to stimulate the imagination of Beeville's youth.

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
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.

Buddy Holly Center
Lubbock, Texas

Art, Culture, General, History, Specialized

The mission of the Buddy Holly Center is to provide world-renowned interactive and dynamic exhibits and programs on Buddy Holly, Texas Music and contemporary visual arts. The Center collects, preserves and presents artifacts, materials, artworks and exhibitions consistent with professional museum standards. Programs are designed to motivate public interest and cultivate an atmosphere where are and music collide- leading toward a creative community. The vision of the Buddy Holly Center is to discover art through music by celebrating legacy, culture and community.

Buggy Barn Museum
Blanco, Texas

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

The Buggy Barn Museum is located in the beautiful hill country of Blanco, Texas. Just 50 miles from almost all surrounding areas; the museum makes it a great place to escape for the day. The museum is dedicated to providing a unique educational opportunity to step back in time. Expansion of the museum's collection and promoting the preservation of these modes of horse drawn transportation in history are two of the museums primary goals.

Clara Foster Slough Museum of Enloe
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.

3rd Cavalry Museum
Fort Hood, Texas

General, History, Library, Military, Specialized

The 3d Cavalry Regiment, the Army's newest Regiment of Strykers, is one of the Army's elite brigade-level combined arms units, consisting of nearly 5000 Cavalry Troopers; it is easily one of the most powerful brigade-level combat formations in the world.

Alabama-Coushatta Cultural Center
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.

AMOA-Arthouse
Austin, Texas

Art, Culture, General, History

The museum provides rich environments for a wide range of audiences to investigate and experience excellence in modern and contemporary art. The museum accomplishes this through innovative exhibitions, education, interpretative programs and direct access to the creative process.

Archer County Museum
Archer City, Texas

General

Archer County Museum in Archer City, 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.

Bayer Museum of Agriculture
Lubbock, Texas

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Science

The Alton Brazell Exhibit Hall contains the museum’s large collection of historic farming artifacts. From restored antique tractors to harvesting equipment, highlights include and interactive Blacksmith Shop, a history of cotton ginning exhibit, and the largest display of pedal tractors in the United States.

Brazos Valley African American Museum
Bryan, Texas

Art, Church, Culture, General, History, Library

More than fifty years ago, Mell Pruitt, currently a retired school teacher in Bryan began to collect and search out information on African Americans in the Brazos Valley. The small gathering of articles and photographs grew into an extensive collection about the history of African Americans in the Brazos Valley and beyond. In 1999 the African American National Heritage Society (AANHS) was founded in an effort to raise funds for the future construction of a museum to house the collection.

Brazosport Museum of Natural Science
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.

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Houston, Texas

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Specialized

BSNM is open to the public six days of the week (Monday through Saturday), conducting tours for the general public and area schools, in addition to providing education programming for middle to high school students. Among its many outreach programs, BSNM participates in parades, gives historical lectures, and sponsors a youth drill team. The museum is also an active participant in national veteran projects, such as the Veterans’ Registry Project.

Carson County Square House Museum
Panhandle, Texas

Art, General, History

The Carson County Square House Museum is a complex of buildings housing exhibits telling the history of the region from archaic times to the present. Two art galleries exhibit art from regional artists.

Cooke County Heritage Society, Inc.
Gainesville, Texas

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The museum maintains a large archival and photographic collection of material for researchers to utilize. A staff person is available, by appointment, to aid individuals in genealogy research. Also available by appointment, is a step-on guide for bus tours of the historic downtown and other historic sites in the area.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Museums Alaska: 2024 Conference

Wednesday, September 25 - Saturday, September 28, 2024

Wedgewood Resort

Fairbanks, Alaska

Hosted by: Museums Alaska

Theme: Building Communit

Forge connections with peers, share successes, and tackle challenges together. This biennial event leaves museum professionals feeling inspired

Gain insights, strategies, and practical wisdom for elevating your museum or cultural center's influence

Participate in hands-on workshops designed to turn inspiration into actionable strategies. Leave with the tools you need to grow, learn, and make a difference.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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