Texas Museums
Texas offers visitors a vast array of museums, ranging from the historical to the wacky.
Texas Museums
Whether it's a glimpse into Texas history, viewing famous artwork, or capturing a child's imagination, Texas has a museum that fits the bill.
Whether it's a glimpse into Texas history, viewing famous artwork, or capturing a child's imagination, Texas has a museum that fits the bill.
Children's Museums in Texas
Texas boasts an impressive number of museums - many of which are geared toward children. These kid-friendly museums offer families a fun and educational experience to add to their Texas vacation itinerary.
Texas boasts an impressive number of museums - many of which are geared toward children. These kid-friendly museums offer families a fun and educational experience to add to their Texas vacation itinerary.
Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum
Many visitors to Austin, the Texas state capital city, are intrigued by the history of the Lone Star State. Luckily for them, the city is also home to the Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum, which encapsulates the state's history and showcases it via a variety of interactive exhibits.
Many visitors to Austin, the Texas state capital city, are intrigued by the history of the Lone Star State. Luckily for them, the city is also home to the Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum, which encapsulates the state's history and showcases it via a variety of interactive exhibits.
Museums of Port Isabel
The tiny town of Port Isabel in Deep South Texas is steeped in history. As one of Texas’ oldest towns, Port Isabel served as a strategic port during both the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. Today, the Museums of Port Isabel celebrate and spotlight the area's rich history.
The tiny town of Port Isabel in Deep South Texas is steeped in history. As one of Texas’ oldest towns, Port Isabel served as a strategic port during both the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. Today, the Museums of Port Isabel celebrate and spotlight the area's rich history.
Photo Tour of the San Antonio Children's Museum
San Antonio is full of fun things to see and do, many of which are geared to families. The San Antonio Children's Museum was completely designed with families - and children - in mind. The museum offers a wide array of entertaining and educational interactive displays and is a great spot to spend some quality time with the kids.
San Antonio is full of fun things to see and do, many of which are geared to families. The San Antonio Children's Museum was completely designed with families - and children - in mind. The museum offers a wide array of entertaining and educational interactive displays and is a great spot to spend some quality time with the kids.
Dallas Museum of Art
Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art offers one of the most extensive art exhibits to be found in the Lone Star State.
Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art offers one of the most extensive art exhibits to be found in the Lone Star State.
Art Museum of South Texas
Featuring more than 12,000 square feet of galleries, as well as classrooms, studios, work spaces and a library, the Art Museum of South Texas serves as the cultural hub of Corpus Christi.
Featuring more than 12,000 square feet of galleries, as well as classrooms, studios, work spaces and a library, the Art Museum of South Texas serves as the cultural hub of Corpus Christi.
USS Lexington - Museum On The Bay
Following many years of "active duty," the WWII-era USS Lexington "retired" to Corpus Christi. The Lexington now serves as a floating museum and even offers overnight stays!
Following many years of "active duty," the WWII-era USS Lexington "retired" to Corpus Christi. The Lexington now serves as a floating museum and even offers overnight stays!
Space Center Houston - Johson Space Center
Houston, we have a must-see attraction. Don't miss an opportunity to tour Johnson Space Center or get "the feel of space" while visiting Houston.
Houston, we have a must-see attraction. Don't miss an opportunity to tour Johnson Space Center or get "the feel of space" while visiting Houston.
Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
Located in Canyon, the Panhandle Plains History Museum is the largest historical museum in Texas and celebrates western heritage, paleontology, geology, fine art and more.
Located in Canyon, the Panhandle Plains History Museum is the largest historical museum in Texas and celebrates western heritage, paleontology, geology, fine art and more.
San Antonio Museum of Art
The San Antonio Museum of Art has several outstanding exhibits on permanent display and frequently hosts world-class touring exhibits.
The San Antonio Museum of Art has several outstanding exhibits on permanent display and frequently hosts world-class touring exhibits.
Pioneer Village
Located in Corsicana, Pioneer Village is a recreation of pioneer living, complete with replicas of old buildings.
Located in Corsicana, Pioneer Village is a recreation of pioneer living, complete with replicas of old buildings.
Texas Seaport Museum and the Elissa
Home to the 1877 tall ship Elissa, a national historic landmark, the Texas Seaport Museum tells the seaborne history of Galveston, which was known as "The Ellis Island of the West" in the 1800s.
Home to the 1877 tall ship Elissa, a national historic landmark, the Texas Seaport Museum tells the seaborne history of Galveston, which was known as "The Ellis Island of the West" in the 1800s.
Amon Carter Museum
Originally established by Amon Carter Sr. to hold his extensive collection of paintings, Ft. Worth's Amon Carter Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting American art.
Originally established by Amon Carter Sr. to hold his extensive collection of paintings, Ft. Worth's Amon Carter Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting American art.
Texas Music Museum
The Texas Music Museum in Austin is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the musical history of Texas, as well as the contributions of Texas musicians to the national and world music scene.
The Texas Music Museum in Austin is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the musical history of Texas, as well as the contributions of Texas musicians to the national and world music scene.
West Texas Music Hall of Fame
Located in Ft. Worth, the West Texas Music Hall of Fame preserves the history of Texas music and tells the story of Texas' influence on music.
Located in Ft. Worth, the West Texas Music Hall of Fame preserves the history of Texas music and tells the story of Texas' influence on music.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
Located in Carthage, the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the country music heritage of the Lone Star State.
Located in Carthage, the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the country music heritage of the Lone Star State.
The Buddy Holly Center
Named for Lubbock's favorite son, the Buddy Holly Center collects, preserves and displays artifacts from Buddy Holly and a variety of other Texas musicians and artists.
Named for Lubbock's favorite son, the Buddy Holly Center collects, preserves and displays artifacts from Buddy Holly and a variety of other Texas musicians and artists.
New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music
The New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music offers an extensive and impressive list of standing exhibits, as well as live music, including an open microphone every Sunday afternoon.
The New Braunfels Museum of Art and Music offers an extensive and impressive list of standing exhibits, as well as live music, including an open microphone every Sunday afternoon.
Museum of the Gulf Coast
Located in Port Arthur, the Museum of the Gulf Coast traces the history of the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast region from prehistoric times to the present day.
Located in Port Arthur, the Museum of the Gulf Coast traces the history of the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast region from prehistoric times to the present day.
Heart of Texas Country Music Museum
Located in Brady, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Texas music as well as country music as seen on a national scale. Currently, the museum features a variety of memorabilia from over 100 country musicians.
Located in Brady, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Texas music as well as country music as seen on a national scale. Currently, the museum features a variety of memorabilia from over 100 country musicians.
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
The Buckhorn Museum includes over 30,000 square feet of display area featuring artificacts from early times in Texas, wildlife exhibits from North America, Asia and Africa, historical wax museum, and more.
The Buckhorn Museum includes over 30,000 square feet of display area featuring artificacts from early times in Texas, wildlife exhibits from North America, Asia and Africa, historical wax museum, and more.
Institute of Texan Cultures
Originally opened as a display at the 1968 HemisFair, the Institute of Texan Cultures has evolved into a full-fledged museum dedicated to the ethnic and cultural history of Texas.
Originally opened as a display at the 1968 HemisFair, the Institute of Texan Cultures has evolved into a full-fledged museum dedicated to the ethnic and cultural history of Texas.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
The Corpus Christi Museum of History and Science has an impressive display of natural and cultural historical objects on display. In addition, the museum has a wonder marine artificact display. All of this is packaged together with a special emphasis on South Texas.
The Corpus Christi Museum of History and Science has an impressive display of natural and cultural historical objects on display. In addition, the museum has a wonder marine artificact display. All of this is packaged together with a special emphasis on South Texas.
Galveston Railroad Museum Traces Travel History
Passenger trains were the mainstay of tourist traffic for Galveston until the 1960s. The Galveston Island Railroad Museum tells the story of the railroad's role in the early development of Galveston.
Passenger trains were the mainstay of tourist traffic for Galveston until the 1960s. The Galveston Island Railroad Museum tells the story of the railroad's role in the early development of Galveston.
Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
Located in Canyon, the Panhandle Plains History Museum is the largest historical museum in Texas and celebrates western heritage, paleontology, geology, fine art and more.
Located in Canyon, the Panhandle Plains History Museum is the largest historical museum in Texas and celebrates western heritage, paleontology, geology, fine art and more.
Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame
Located in nearby Alice, the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Tejano music - a Texas original.
Located in nearby Alice, the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Tejano music - a Texas original.
South Texas Institute for the Arts
The South Texas Institute for the Arts operates an educational facility, as well as an art museum, placing it high on the list for art lovers' visiting Corpus Christi.
The South Texas Institute for the Arts operates an educational facility, as well as an art museum, placing it high on the list for art lovers' visiting Corpus Christi.
LBJ Library and Museum
Dedicated to former President Lyndon B. Johnson, the LBJ Library and Museum houses a variety of permanent exhibits - including a White House exhibit - as well as several temporary showcases, making it one of Austin's best tourist stops.
Dedicated to former President Lyndon B. Johnson, the LBJ Library and Museum houses a variety of permanent exhibits - including a White House exhibit - as well as several temporary showcases, making it one of Austin's best tourist stops.
Austin Children's Museum
The Austin's Children's Museum is THE place to take the kids while visiting Austin - the perfect place to learn and have fun.
The Austin's Children's Museum is THE place to take the kids while visiting Austin - the perfect place to learn and have fun.
El Paso Museum of Art
The El Paso Museum of Art has a variety of art displays - both permanent and traveling - and also offers classes, workshops and other educational events.
The El Paso Museum of Art has a variety of art displays - both permanent and traveling - and also offers classes, workshops and other educational events.
Lone Star Flight Museum
Located at the Galveston International Airport, the Lone Star Flight Museum displays rebuilt aircraft and historic photos of wartime aircarft from various eras throughout United States history.
Located at the Galveston International Airport, the Lone Star Flight Museum displays rebuilt aircraft and historic photos of wartime aircarft from various eras throughout United States history.
Children's Museum of Houston
Rated the second-best children's museum in the country, the Children's Museum of Houston has more exhibits, displays and educational resources than you and the kids can possibly get to in one day.
Rated the second-best children's museum in the country, the Children's Museum of Houston has more exhibits, displays and educational resources than you and the kids can possibly get to in one day.
Museum of the Gulf Coast
Located in Port Arthur, the Museum of the Gulf Coast traces the history of the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast region from prehistoric times to the present day.
Located in Port Arthur, the Museum of the Gulf Coast traces the history of the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast region from prehistoric times to the present day.
Pioneer Village
Located in Corsicana, Pioneer Village is a recreation of pioneer living, complete with replicas of old buildings.
Located in Corsicana, Pioneer Village is a recreation of pioneer living, complete with replicas of old buildings.
Museums of Port Isabel
Located just across the bay from South Padre Island, the Museums of Port Isabel celebrate the history of Port Isabel, South Padre Island and the Lower Laguna Madre area.
Located just across the bay from South Padre Island, the Museums of Port Isabel celebrate the history of Port Isabel, South Padre Island and the Lower Laguna Madre area.
McNay Art Museum
Housed in the former home of San Antoni oil heiress Marion Koogler McNay, the McNay Art Museum features an extensive collection of American and European fine art.
Housed in the former home of San Antoni oil heiress Marion Koogler McNay, the McNay Art Museum features an extensive collection of American and European fine art.
Plaza Wax Museum & Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Two of San Antonio's most unique attractions are housed under one roof. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum has eight galleries with over 500 displays of the weird, odd, unusual and scary. The Plaza Wax Museum features over 250 realistic wax replicas of historical figures and celebrities.
Two of San Antonio's most unique attractions are housed under one roof. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum has eight galleries with over 500 displays of the weird, odd, unusual and scary. The Plaza Wax Museum features over 250 realistic wax replicas of historical figures and celebrities.
San Antonio Children's Museum
The San Antonio Children's Museum is located in downtown San Antonio and offers a wide array of displays and hands-on, interactive educational exhibits.
The San Antonio Children's Museum is located in downtown San Antonio and offers a wide array of displays and hands-on, interactive educational exhibits.
Witte Museum
San Antonio's first museum, the Witte Museum, features a variety of permanent historical and scientific exhibits. The Witte is also home to various traveling exhibits and boasts live gallery performances.
San Antonio's first museum, the Witte Museum, features a variety of permanent historical and scientific exhibits. The Witte is also home to various traveling exhibits and boasts live gallery performances.
San Jacinto Museum
If you happen to be heading to Houston or Southeast Texas, you can't pass up an opportunity to visit the San Jacinto Monument and San Jacinto Battleground - the very place where Texas gained its independence.
If you happen to be heading to Houston or Southeast Texas, you can't pass up an opportunity to visit the San Jacinto Monument and San Jacinto Battleground - the very place where Texas gained its independence.
Buffalo Soldier Museum
Houston's Buffalo Soldier Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, the last of which served during World War II.
Houston's Buffalo Soldier Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, the last of which served during World War II.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Since its founding in 1909, the goal of the Houston Museum of Natural Science has been to educate the public with knowledge in natural science and related subjects.
Since its founding in 1909, the goal of the Houston Museum of Natural Science has been to educate the public with knowledge in natural science and related subjects.
Holocaust Museum Houston
Holocaust Museum Houston pays homage to the victims and survivors of The Holocaust, educating visitors through a variety of exhibits and interactive displays.
Holocaust Museum Houston pays homage to the victims and survivors of The Holocaust, educating visitors through a variety of exhibits and interactive displays.
The Sixth Floor Museum
This museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating information on John F. Kennedy's life, career, assassination and death. Located on the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository building - the very spot the sniper's gun was found - the Sixth Floor Museum let's you gain a feel for how things happened in 1963.
This museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating information on John F. Kennedy's life, career, assassination and death. Located on the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository building - the very spot the sniper's gun was found - the Sixth Floor Museum let's you gain a feel for how things happened in 1963.
Amon Carter Museum
Originally established by Amon Carter Sr. to hold his extensive collection of paintings, Ft. Worth's Amon Carter Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting American art.
Originally established by Amon Carter Sr. to hold his extensive collection of paintings, Ft. Worth's Amon Carter Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting American art.
West Texas Music Hall of Fame
Located in Ft. Worth, the West Texas Music Hall of Fame preserves the history of Texas music and tells the story of Texas' influence on music.
Located in Ft. Worth, the West Texas Music Hall of Fame preserves the history of Texas music and tells the story of Texas' influence on music.
Elisabet Ney Museum
The Austin area home and studio of famed sculptor Elisabet Ney has been preserved as a museum, displaying her works, furnishings and tools.
The Austin area home and studio of famed sculptor Elisabet Ney has been preserved as a museum, displaying her works, furnishings and tools.
Mardi Gras Museum
Galveston's Mardi Gras Museum houses costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia from as far back as 1876.
Galveston's Mardi Gras Museum houses costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia from as far back as 1876.
Lubbock Science Spectrum and Omni Theatre
Lubbock's Science Spectrum & Omni Theatre houses over 250 hands-on interactive science experiments, a huge domed theatre and live science shows.
Lubbock's Science Spectrum & Omni Theatre houses over 250 hands-on interactive science experiments, a huge domed theatre and live science shows.
Tyler Museum of Arts
Originally founded in 1952, the Tyler Museum of Art houses a collection of over 600 pieces of fine art, as well as a library, cafe and gift shop.
Originally founded in 1952, the Tyler Museum of Art houses a collection of over 600 pieces of fine art, as well as a library, cafe and gift shop.
Lubbock Arts Center
A public cultural arts center, the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center offers a variety of arts programs for youths, adults, seniors, and families. Additionally, the center houses a fine art gallery, photo gallery and is available for weddings and other formal events.
A public cultural arts center, the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center offers a variety of arts programs for youths, adults, seniors, and families. Additionally, the center houses a fine art gallery, photo gallery and is available for weddings and other formal events.
Mexic-Arte Museum
Austin's Mexic-Arte Museum was founded in 1983 to preserve and promote traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art.
Austin's Mexic-Arte Museum was founded in 1983 to preserve and promote traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art.
Irving Arts Center
The Irving Arts Center has over 90,000 square feet of performing and visual arts space, a 707-seat concert hall, 253-seat theater, and four galleries with rotating displays. The center is host to a variety of concerts and performing arts productions and is also available for meetings, weddings and other important events.
The Irving Arts Center has over 90,000 square feet of performing and visual arts space, a 707-seat concert hall, 253-seat theater, and four galleries with rotating displays. The center is host to a variety of concerts and performing arts productions and is also available for meetings, weddings and other important events.
Don Harrington Discovery Center
Located in the Harrington Regional Medical Center in Amarillo, the Don Harrington Discovery Center boasts the latest in educational and entertainment technology, making a visit a fun learning experience for the whole family.
Located in the Harrington Regional Medical Center in Amarillo, the Don Harrington Discovery Center boasts the latest in educational and entertainment technology, making a visit a fun learning experience for the whole family.