Houston, Texas

Children's, History, Historic House, Library

The Houston Municipal Airport Terminal is a beautiful and rare example of classic art deco airport architecture from the golden age of flight. The Terminal served Houston during the years when air travelers dressed in their finest and embarked for exotic destinations aboard roaring propliners like the Douglas DC-3 and the Lockheed Constellation.

The Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society is restoring the long-vacant Houston Municipal Airport Terminal for the City of Houston. As the restoration is completed in phases, the Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society is outfitting and operating the Terminal as the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, an interactive museum showcasing the role and importance of civil aviation since the dawn of manned flight.

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.

Fredericksburg, Texas

Culture, History, Library, Military, Specialized

Admiral Nimitz Museum/ National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, 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.

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.

Woodville, Texas

History, Historic House, Specialized

The museum was given, with the library, to the people of Tyler County in 1966, by Governor and Mrs. Allan Shivers. The building is a Victorian house containing mementos of the governor's gubernatorial service and private life.

Greenville, Texas

History, Historic House, Specialized

The American Cotton Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the American cotton industry. Our exhibits explore the social history of cotton production in America through the days of sharecropping to modern production circa 1868 to current. We focus on sharecropping, ginners, and cotton compresses to the end product users- spinners, weavers and industrical workers.

Through the Frances Arnold Ellis Local History Galler, we are preserving thelocal history of Hund Conty inclusive of the local cotton industry. The Historic Ende-Gaillard House (c.1857) is part of our physical plant.

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.

Claude, Texas

History

The Armstrong County Museum is one of a few museums in the state of Texas that owns and operates a theater. This theater is a part of the historic six building complex that makes up the main museum area. The theater is equipped with a VHS video projector, a satellite, and Dolby surround-sound equipment. The museum uses the theater to show "Portraits of the Past," an introduction to the history of Armstrong County which has been awarded special recognition by the Texas Historical Commission in 1995.

While the stage is small, it is used for live productions.

Beaumont, Texas

History

Babe Didrickson Zaharias Museum in Beaumont, 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.

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

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.

Emory, Texas

Art, Culture, History

The building in Emory has a number of exhibits and artifacts that detail the stories of the Reconstruction era in Texas, as well as Negro League baseball and Buffalo soldiers. The museum also includes a number of vintage U.S. postage stamps as well as a display of the Rosenwald Schools in the South. In fact, the museum is now in the midst of a fund-raising campaign to ultimately preserve and restore a vacated Rosenwald School building in the community.

Dallas, Texas

Art, History, Specialized

African American Museum in Dallas, 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.

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.

Alvin, Texas

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

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

Amarillo, Texas

History, Specialized

The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum's spectacular facility, desigend to showcase the stars of the American Quarter Horse world - those people and horses who have earned their place as a legend. From the moment you approach and pass by the larger-than-life bronzes, you'll know immediately you're about to walk where these legends once did. The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is a place where yesterday's memories are today's realities.

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.

Teague, Texas

History, Historical Society

B-RI Railroad and Heritage Museum in Teague, 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.

Glen Rose, Texas

Art, Culture, History, Specialized

A tour of the three story 1860 Grist Mill and adjoining Art Museum lends a flavor to the history and essence of those pioneers who made this delightful valley their home. The stories are as colorful as the seasoned stones of the building and it history. The collection of art works of the Miers Foundation,and artist Amy Miers Jackson lends a international flavor. The gallery of Robert Summers, resident artist, whose bronze works can be seen from the east coast to the west coast of the US,is an attraction for patrons and artists. Summers captures the true movement west and his eye for details is known for its autenticity. Summers is a Texas artist whose works are coveted by collectors. Lovely antiques, period pieces and a variety of early Texas collections fill the rooms of the mill.

Bastrop, Texas

History, Historical Society

Bastrop County Historical Society Museum in Bastrop, 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.