Clay
County 1890 Jail Museum - Heritage Center
Graham and Ikard
Streets
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 538-5655
E-mail |
Jail
and sheriff’s living quarters in 1800-1900s style depicting life on the
frontier.
Hours:
Thur-Fri 10 am - 2 pm , Sat. 1-4 pm
Adults - $2; Students - $1 |
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Museum of North Texas History
720 Indiana
Wichita Falls, TX
(940) 322-7628.
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Military
History Collection, a permanent exhibit in the museum shown in eight
rooms. Other exhibits held throughout the year.
Hours:
Tue. - Thur. 10-11:30 am & 1-4 pm
and by appointment |
Amon
Carter Museum
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
(817) 738-1933 |
Many
exhibits from 19th Century Texas to 20th Century American illustrators to
"A Century of Art".
Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat.: 10 am–5 pm
Thur: 10 pm – 8 pm
Sun: Noon – 5 pm.
Closed Monday and major holidays. |
Cattle
Raisers Museum
1301 W. 7th St.
Ft. Worth, TX 76102
(817) 332-8551 |
An
interactive museum that tells the history & hardships of ranching in
Texas and the Southwest.
Mon. - Fri.: 10 am - 5 pm
Open Sundays through the Fort Worth Livestock Show & Rodeo.
Adults - $3
Seniors & Ages 13-18 - $2
Ages 4- 12 - $1
Under Age 4 & School Groups - Free |
Denton
Co. Historical Museum
5800 N. Interstate 35
Denton Mall
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 380-0877 |
Historical
Museum that chronicles the beginning to the 1950's of Denton County,
Texas. "The best kept secret of Denton County"!
Hours:
Tue. - Sat.: 10 am - 5 pm
Closed on major holidays. |
Fort
Richardson State Historical Park & Lost Creek Reservoir
State
Trailway
228 State Park Rd. 61
Jacksboro, TX 76458
(940) 567-3506 |
Seven
of the original building still stand and can be toured. Other
activities are: camping, fishing, hiking and more.
Park Hours:
Mon. - Sun.
Guided historical tours:
Sat. & Sun. and by appointment: held at 10 am
Park entrance, Camping (vary) & Tour fees apply |
Farmers
Branch Historical Park
2540 Farmers Branch Lane
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
(972) 406-018 |
History
of Texas & Peter's Colony with an emphasis on Farmers Branch. Gazebo
and the historical home & church can be rented for whatever occasion.
Hours:
Mon. - Fri.: 8 am. - 6 pm
Sat. & Sun.: Noon - 6 pm
Closed:
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
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Fort
Sill Museum
437 Quanah Rd.
Fort Sill, OK 73503
(580) 442-5123 |
Historic
military landmark with research help from museum volunteers.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Closed
Sundays, Thanksgiving & Dec. 24 & 25 and Jan. 1 & 2.
Admission is free, large tours can be arranged; please call ahead.
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Fort
Worth Museum
of Science &
History
1501 Montgomery St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 255-9300 |
Hands
on museum great for the whole family to learn about science, history and
more!
Prices, times,
hours, exhibits now showing, etc. |
Jack
County Museum
237 W. Belknap St.
Jacksboro, TX 76458 |
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Kimbell
Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 332-8451 |
There are many collections of art to view and
when you need to take a break, check out the museum gift shop and
restaurant!
Hours:
Tue-Thur & Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Fri: Noon - 8 pm
Sun: Noon - 5 pm
Closed:
Monday, New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.
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Modern
Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 738-9215 |
Modern
Art collection with film series and media room; please visit the link to
the left for current collections and exhibits.
Hours:
Tue: 10 am - 7 pm (Sept. & Nov.)
Wed. - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Sun: 11 am - 5 pm
Closed:
Monday's and major holidays |
Museum
of the Great Plains
601 Ferris Ave.
Lawton, OK 73502 |
"The Museum
of the Great Plains aspires to open minds and enrich lives
by exploring the spirit of the Great Plains."
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National
Cowgirl Museum
& Hall of Fame
1720 Gendy St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 336-4475 |
This
museum is a must see if in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Showcases the
history of the cowgirl and inducts cowgirls into the Hall of Fame.
Hours:
Tue - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Sun: Noon - 5 pm
Closed:
Monday's, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Admission:
Adults, $6; Seniors, $5; Children (3-14 yrs.), $4 and children 2 and
younger, Free; Members of National Cowgirl Museum, Free. |
National
Museum of Communication
6305 N. O'Connor
Irving, TX 75039 |
The National Museum of Communications displays
exhibits tracing the history of communication with extensive collections of
vintage radios, televisions, phonographs, and communications memorabilia. |
National
Scouting Museum
1329 W. Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 580-2100 |
This
museum is a tribute to all the Boy Scouts of America with the history of
organization, art work collections and many exhibits.
Hours:
Mon - Sat.: 10 am - 5 pm
Sun.: 1 pm - 5 pm
Closed:
Major holiday's and first week in January, every year.
Admission:
General, $8; Seniors, $6; Scouts/Scouter's, $5; School groups, $5;
Children (4-12), $4 and Children 4 and under, Free |
On
the Chisholm Trail
Heritage Center
100 N. 29th St.
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 252-6692 |
Museum
about the history of the Old Chisholm Trail and Great Cattle Trails with
interactive exhibits, educational programs and more!
Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Sun: 1 pm - 5 pm
Closed:
Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's |
Red
River Valley Museum
4600 College Dr.
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1848 |
Exhibits
include the William A. Bond Trophy & Game Room, A History of Ranching
in North Texas and more!
Hours:
Tue. - Sun: 1 pm - 5 pm
Admission is Free, but Donations are accepted.
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Sid
Richardson Collection
of Western Art
309 Main St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 332-6554 |
Art
collection from by Western artist: Frederic Remington & Charles
M. Russell. The 56 painting on display were from the late Sid
Richardson who was both an oil man & philanthropist.
Hours:
Temporarily Closed due to renovations of
Sundance Square.
Closed Monday's and major holidays. |
Wichita
Falls Museum of Art Center of Midwestern State University
2 Eureka Circle
Wichita Falls, TX 76308 |
Hours:
Tue. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat. 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(except on the first Thur of the month
when the museum is open until 7:30pm) |
