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20th Century Technology Museum 20th Century Technology Museum
Wharton, Texas

Exhibits featuring technological developments such as electronic media, home appliances

A.W. Perry Homestead Museum A.W. Perry Homestead Museum
Carrollton, Texas

Visitors can catch a glimpse of life as it was in north central Texas at the turn of th

Alamo Alamo
San Antonio, Texas

Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the A

Armstrong Browning Library Armstrong Browning Library
Waco, Texas

It houses the world's largest collection of books, letters, manuscripts, and memorabili

Bell County Museum Bell County Museum
Belton, Texas

The Museum guides visitors through the unique and varied history of Bell County.

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Austin, Texas

Three floors of exhibits -- three themes as big as Texas history: Land, Identity and Op

Bosque Museum Bosque Museum
Clifton, Texas

Significant displays at the Bosque museum include an exhi

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
San Antonio, Texas

Winner of the 2002 "Best Attraction" award from the Downtown Alliance, the Buckhorn Sal

Burton Cotton Gin And Museum Burton Cotton Gin And Museum
Burton, Texas

The Museum provides one of the best remaining examples of

Calhoun County Museum Calhoun County Museum
Port Lavaca, Texas

Some of the many exhibits at the Museum include the Fresnel Lens from the 1852 Matagord

Carson County Square House Museum Carson County Square House Museum
Panhandle, Texas

The historic Square House, built of lumber hauled from Dodge City in the 1880's, is jus

Cavanaugh Flight Museum Cavanaugh Flight Museum
Addison, Texas

Walk past wood and fabric aircraft from the World War I era.

Chamizal National Memorial Chamizal National Memorial
El Paso, Texas

The Chamizal Convention of 1963 was a milestone in diplomatic relations between Mexico

Chestnut Square Historic Village Chestnut Square Historic Village
McKinney, Texas

Chestnut Square Historic Village is a collection of s

Coryell County Museum Coryell County Museum
Gatesville, Texas

The Coryell Museum and Historical Center will provide a wide range of cultural, educati

Cowgirl Museum And Hall Of Fame Cowgirl Museum And Hall Of Fame
Fort Worth, Texas

Celebrate the Cowgirl Experience – activities and exhibits that capture the extraordina

Dallas Heritage Village Dallas Heritage Village
Dallas, Texas

The museum is composed of 38 historic structure and boasts a working Civil War era farm

Doss Heritage And Culture Center Doss Heritage And Culture Center
Weatherford, Texas

Dr. Pepper Museum Dr. Pepper Museum
Waco, Texas

Exhibits at the Dr.

Edison Museum Edison Museum
Beaumont, Texas

The museum is dedicated to the presentation of Thomas Alva Edison and his inventions an

El Paso Museum Of History El Paso Museum Of History
El Paso, Texas

The El Paso Museum of History contains numerous exhibits about various parts of local h

Elisabet Ney Museum Elisabet Ney Museum
Austin, Texas

The Elisabet Ney Museum continues to be a place where people of all ages can renew thei

Falls On The Colorado Museum Falls On The Colorado Museum
Marble Falls, Texas

At the Falls on the Colorado Museum, visitors can experience local history through the

Fannin Battleground State Historic Site Fannin Battleground State Historic Site
Fannin, Texas

Fannin Battleground State Historic Site encompasses more than 13 acres in Goliad County

Farmers Branch Historical Park Farmers Branch Historical Park
Farmers Branch, Texas

The Gilbert House, built between 1856-1857, is the oldest rock structure in Dallas Coun

Fort Bend Museum Fort Bend Museum
Richmond, Texas

The Fort Bend Museum showcases local history using a variety of exhibit galleries, hist

Fort Brown Fort Brown
Brownsville, Texas

The initial fort was an earthen fortification constructed by Taylor's troops and called

Fort Davis Fort Davis
Fort Davis, Texas

From 1854 until 1891, troops stationed at the post protected emigrants, freighters, mai

Fort Sam Houston Museum Fort Sam Houston Museum
Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Exhibits at the Fort Sam Houston Museum depict the history of the installation in chron

Fort Worth Stockyards Museum Fort Worth Stockyards Museum
Fort Worth, Texas

Between 1866 and 1890 more than four million head of cattle were trailed through Fort W

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