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Alamo, San Antonio, TX
A mission, a fortress, a shrine - The Alamo's past spans nearly 300 years of history. Best remembered for the 1836 battle where a small band of Texans withstood Santa Anna's army for 13 days, the Alamo stands as"The Cradle of Texas Liberty.". [646:-0.0-.00]-0
Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo, TX
Works from the permanent collection include early to mid-20th c. modernists, photography, European paintings from the 17th, 18th, 19th c., Middle Eastern textiles, and Asian Art from the 1st c. BC through mid 19th c. [1137:-0.1-.04]-0
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Fort Worth, TX
C.R. Smith Museum is one of the few museums in the world dedicated solely to commercial aviation. The museum opened in July 1993 and is dedicated to past and present American Airlines employees and C.R. Smith, longtime American Airlines president and avi Its a great place. It has lots of exhibits for people of all ages. We have a restored DC-3 airplane and a theater. We have interactive displays, films and a flight simulator that might give the visitors the impression that they have left the ground. [1420:-0.9-.04]-0
Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, TX
The Amon Carter Museum was established through the generosity of Amon G. Carter, Sr. (1879-1955), to house his collection of paintings and sculpture by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell; to collect, preserve, and exhibit the finest examples of American art; and to serve an educational role through exhibitions, publications, and programs devoted to the study of American art. [356:-0.0-.00]-0
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas features 8-10 exhibitions per year of 19th and 20th century American, World, folk and decorative arts. A full schedule of related educational programs are also offered. [750:-0.0-.00]-0
Austin Museum of Art, Austin, TX
AMOA-Downtown showcases an array of twentieth-century and contemporary art. 823 Congress Avenue at 9th Street AMOA-Laguna Gloria is 1916 Italianate-style villa exhibiting contemporary art on lush 12-acre grounds overlooking Lake Austin. 3809 West 35th Street [1577:-1.0-.05]-0
Blaffer Gallery, The Art Museum of the University of Houston, Houston, TX
Blaffer Gallery is the laboratory for the visual arts and contemporary culture at the University of Houston. Blaffer Gallery presents and/or originates between six to eight exhibitions annually. [1684:-0.2-.07]-0
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, TX
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits, the special effects show, The Star of Destiny, in the Texas Spirit Theater, and Austin's o Three floors of exhibits -- three themes as big as Texas history: Land, Identity and Opportunity. The exhibits at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum will surround you with the sights, sounds and (sometimes) smells of Texas history. Each floor of e [1727:-0.8-.07]-0
Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, TX
Dedicated to the presentation of changing exhibitions on contemporary visual arts and Texas music and music history. Features a permanent exhibition on the life and music of rock pioneer, Buddy Holly. [1044:-0.0-.00]-0
Centennial Museum, El Paso, TX
The Centennial Museum is an academic support and outreach unit of the University of Texas at El Paso focusing on the natural history and the indigenous, colonial, pre-urban, and folk cultures of the border regions of southwestern United States and Mexico. The permanent exhibits focus on the natural history, archaeology, and ethnology of the Southwest and Mexico. The Chihuahuan Desert Gardens display native plants of the Greater Chihuahuan Desert Region. Temporary exhibits range widely. [1745:-1.1-.07]-0
Charles W. Moore Foundation, Austin, TX
A foundation dedicated to preserving the Moore/Andersson Compound of studios and houses to the public. The compound was designed by the world renowned archtiect, Charles W. Moore and contains his extraordinary folk toy collection. [824:-0.0-.00]-0
Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, TX
Very exciting and active museum in the heart of Houston's museum district, and across from the renowned Museum of Fine Arts - Houston. [844:-0.0-.00]-0
Courthouse-On-The-Square Museum, Denton, TX
Collection of items from Denton County dating up until 1946. The sister museum, Bayless-Selby House contains a Victorian exhibit, including one of the few exhibits in the art of quilling (paper coiling. [1172:-0.1-.04]-0
Dallas Historical Society, Dallas, TX
The DHS collects archival and 3-D materials pertaining to the city of Dallas and to the state of Texas. [826:-0.0-.00]-0
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, TX [739:-0.0-.00]-0
Dallas Museum of Natural History, , TX [334:-0.0-.00]-0
Don Quixote Museum of the Americas, El Paso, TX
The museum is a fantastic space where dreamer's find their own dreams.Hispanic collections of painting,sculpure,photograps, cartoons,assemblages, books,letters, music,poetry and contemporary art. [1179:-0.9-.05]-0
Dr Pepper Museum, Waco, TX
The birthplace of Dr Pepper offers a glimpse of an earlier time. [980:-0.0-.00]-0
El Paso Museum of Archaeology, El Paso, TX
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology tells the story of the first inhabitants of the El Paso area, the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico. Dioramas and exhibits in the museum narrate and depict American Indian lives and display their material culture from the Paleoindian hunters of the Ice Age to their modern Indian descendants. [1407:-0.7-.04]-0
Fort Bend Museum Association, Richmond, TX
History museum of local and regional history, particularly the settlement of Stephen F. Austin's Texas Colony. Also operates the George Ranch Historical Park, the Richmond Historic District and the Fort Bend Archeological Societ. [1196:-0.1-.04]-0
Fort Sam Houston Museum, San Antonio, TX
Museum presents the history of Fort Sam Houston, a post established in 1845 and currently a National Historic Landmark and an activy Army Pos. [1198:-0.1-.04]-0
George Ranch Historical Park, Richmond, TX
Living history museum at center of a 23,000 acre working ranch settled in 1824. Programs highlight four generations of the same family who owned and operated the ranch, with a particular focus on black cowboy history. Managed by the Fort Bend Museum Association, and accredited by the AA. [1200:-0.1-.04]-0
Gillespie Co. Historical Society Pioneer Museum, Fredericksburg, TX
Located right off Fredericksburg's Main Street, The Pioneer Museum is a three acre site with 10 historic stuctures, that deals with the settlement and cultural history and impact of the German immigrants who founded Fredericksburg in 1846. [448:-0.0-.00]-0
Goodwill Dell Computer Museum, Austin, TX
Comprised of donations from the Austin tech-savvy community, the Goodwill Dell Computer Museum collection contains over 150 pieces dating as far back as 1970. The museum provides a unique opportunity to educate the public about past and present technology. Museum Hours are Sunday 1-5, Monday 9-11 and Wednesday 1-3. [1569:-1.0-.05]-0
Grace Museum, Abilene, TX
DINOSAURS OF TEXAS VideoConference features tour of exhibit with fossils and interactive class about fossilization, geologic time line and 4 periods. [1314:-0.1-.04]-0
Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney, TX
Includes a 25,000 sq. ft. science museum, a 274 acre wildlife sanctuary, an 1,800 sq. ft. Raptor Rehabilitation Center and a 3750 sq. ft. environmental center and outdoor aquatic laboratory. [343:-0.0-.00]-0
Heritage Center of Cherokee County, Rusk, TX
Documents the history of Cherokee County, one of the oldest in Texas. Free admission. Open Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 1-5. Largest arrowhead collection on display in East Texas. Military uniforms from WW I & II, Rusk College, East Texas Timber Industry, New Birmingham, Gov. Hogg bedroom set. [1854:-0.6-.09]-0
Houston Maritime Museum, Houston, TX
At the Houston Maritime Museum, historic ship models, nautical items on display and numerous sea treasures offer concrete examples of how parts of our world were discovered. [1210:-0.1-.04]-0
Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX [651:-0.0-.00]-0
Imgisphere Children's Mueum, Bedford, TX
A hands-on, educational museum for children. [561:-0.9-.05]-0
Insights EL Paso science museum, El Paso, TX
Insights El Paso science museum has over 75 hands on exhibits used to promote curiosity and stimulate intrest by exploratory, entertaining, exciting and participatory learning. [1215:-0.1-.04]-0
Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio, TX
The Institute of Texan Cultures is a university educational center dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the history and diverse cultures of Texas through exhibits, programs, and publications that encourage acceptance and appreciation of our differences as well as our common humanity. [479:-0.0-.00]-0
International Museum of Art, El Paso, TX
The International Museum of Art is an art museum with diverse collections from around the world. It is located in El Paso, Texas in the historic Turney Mansion. Collections include: African art and artifacts, Asian art, a Mexican Revolution collection, local and national art, and changing galleries. [1818:-1.0-.08]-0
International Museum of Art and Science, McAllen, TX [1356:-0.1-.04]-0
Kell House Museum, Wichita Falls, TX
1909 National register home that belonged to one of the founding fathers of Wichita Falls, TX. [963:-0.0-.00]-0
Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX [286:-0.0-.00]-0
Kwahadi Kiva Indian Museum, Amarillo, TX
The adobe ambience of the museum features displays of fine art and exhibits interpreting the cultures of the Pueblo and Plains Indian people. Overnight lodging, catering, and performances available. The 18,000 sq. ft. museum, trading post, and performan 100 of the fine paintings of the late Thomas E. Mails, author of Mystic Warriors of the Plains, are featured. Exhibits of Pueblo and Plains regalia, pottery, Katchina dolls, weaving, masks, etc. [1547:-0.9-.05]-0
Latin American Collection of the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX
Formerly the Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery. Largest Latin American Art Collection in the USA. James & Mari Michener Collection of Twentieth Century American Art. 13,000 works and a premium Prints & Drawings Collection.The Westerrn American Art collection of C.R. Smith. [815:-0.0-.00]-0
Longview Museum of Fine Arts, Longview, TX
Visit the LMFA site to find out when exhibits and activities are planned. The museum will eventually have all its permanent collection on-line for viewing. [1018:-0.0-.00]-0
Magic Lantern Castle Museum, San Antonio, TX
Museum and library dedicated solely to the history of the magic lantern . [463:-0.0-.00]-0
Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum, San Antonio, TX
Very fine collection of 19th- and 20th-century European and American art in distinguished 1920s Mediterranean-style residence, lovely grounds; collection of Impressionist paintings and prints is exceptional. [1242:-0.1-.04]-0
McFaddin-Ward House, Beaumont, TX
Beaux-Arts Colonial style home circa 1906. Home of first oil family of Texas. Continuously occupied by the family for 75 years. Houses an intact collection. [603:-0.0-.00]-0
Meadows Museum, Dallas, TX [1360:-0.2-.04]-0
Menil Collection, Houston, TX
Antiquities, African, oceanic, modern and contemporary painting and sculpture. [138:-0.0-.00]-0
Milam County, Texas War Memorial, Cameron, TX
Moument erected to honor the men from Milam County, Texas who have died in the four wars (World War I, World War II, Korean War & Vietnam War). [543:-0.0-.00]-0
Modern Art Museum of Calquier, Calquier, TX
abstract expressionism, pop art, minimalism, a highly visual spoof of modern art museum. [1318:-0.1-.04]-0
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX
Oldest art museum in Texas exhibiting modern and contemporary American and European painting, sculpture, works on paper and photography. Most or all of the collections are ONLINE. [443:-0.0-.00]-0
Modern at Sundance Square, Fort Worth, TX
An annex of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth exhibiting modern and contemporary American and European painting, sculpture, works on paper and photography. Located in the historic 1929 Sanger Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [444:-0.0-.00]-0
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX [151:-0.0-.00]-0
Museum of Geometric and MADI Art, Dallas, TX
Museum showcases contemporary geometric and MADI art, a rambunctious style of geometric abstraction derived of constructivist and De Stijl inventions. The artists represented in the permanent collection at The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art span not only geographical but chronological boundaries as well. Artists from Europe, Russia, Japan, South America and the United States are well represented by th [1725:-0.8-.07]-0
Museum of Health and Medical Science, Houston, TX [155:-0.0-.00]-0
Museum of Printing History, Houston, TX
Great museum of all types of printing artifacts and memorabilia, plus seminars and lectures on a regular basis. [843:-0.0-.00]-0
Museum of Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Multidisciplinary museum featuring History, Art, Paleontology, Anthropology, Clothing/Textiles, and Ethnology. Major collections include wheeled vehicles, saddles and tack, firearms, Southern Plains Indian materials, Archeological materials dating from 12,000 years to present, second largest Wyeth art collection in public hands, and early prehistoric bird fossils. An academic department of Texas Tech University, the museum is the home facility for one of the top rated professional muse... [638:-0.0-.00]-0
Museum of the Gulf Coast, Port Arthur, TX
The Museum of the Gulf Coast combines conventional and an unconventional approach to tell the exciting story of the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast region. Traditional themes are utilized in interpreting the focus of Gulf Coast life before the arrival of man, the role of Native Americans, European contact, Hispanic legacy, the trauma of Civil War, economic and cultural growth, and the integration of the Gulf Coast region into the larger national and international community. [423:-0.0-.00]-0
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, Galveston, TX
Visitors step on board the completely refurbished jackup drilling rig to learn about offshore oil and gas production through three decks of videos, equipment exhibits and interactive displays. [1321:-0.1-.04]-0
Red River Valley Museum, Vernon, TX [283:-0.0-.00]-0
Rice University Art Gallery, Houston, TX
Contemporary art, architecture and design. [348:-0.1-.04]-0
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX
We are a hands-one museum for children focusing on the visual arts. Most of our patrons are ages 5 -12 years old. We change exhibits 3 times a year, and each summer exhibit focuses on a different culture. [402:-0.0-.00]-0
San Antonio Museum of Art, , TX [318:-0.0-.00]-0
Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art, Fort Worth, TX
The Sid Richardson Collection is an exhibit of 56 paintings by Western artists, Frederic Remington, and Charles M. Russell. These works, along with paintings by other premier Western artists are the major aggregate of this formidable collection and are the legacy of the late oilman and philanthropist, Sid W.Richardson. This free museum offers educational programs, tours and on site visits to local schools and community groups. [617:-0.0-.00]-0
Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX
The Silent Wings Museum is a public educational facility dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the World War II military glider program. Exhibits feature training and combat experiences, two fully restored aircraft, a research library, and a twin-screen DVD theatre. [1386:-0.4-.04]-0
Sixth Floor Museum, John F. Kennedy and the memory of a Nation, TX
The Museum is located on the sixth floor of the former Texas School Book Depository over looking Dealey Plaza at the site of the Kennedy assassination. [264:-0.1-.04]-0
Southwest Museum of Science and Technology., Dallas, TX
The Science PlaceA place to understand science and technology constructively with methods that combine education with fun to excite and facinate people, creating a strong desire to know and understand. [1026:-0.0-.00]-0
Star of the Republic Museum, Washington, TX
The museum addresses the Texas Republic period (1836-1846), when Texas existed as a separate and unique nation. 10,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, 80-person theatre, education programs, special events, and interpretive demonstrations. [1117:-0.0-.00]-0
Texas A&M Athletic Sports Museum, College Station, TX
The Texas M&M Athletic Sports Museum is dedicated to celebrating, preserving and honoring the University's rich athletic heritage by highlighting the many notable accomplishments of varsity teams and individual student athletes, both past and present, through an outstanding array of artwork, memorabilia, photographs, video footage and interactive exhitits. [1306:-0.1-.04]-0
Texas Memorial Museum, Austin, TX
The Texas Memorial Museum serves the public by preserving, studying, and interpreting the natural and cultural heritage of Texas. [749:-0.0-.00]-0
Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin, TX
The Texas Military Forces Museum presents state military history from before the Texas Revolution through modern operations of the Texas State and National Guard. [445:-0.0-.00]-0
Texas Seaport Museum, Galveston, TX
Museum of the maritime commerce and the seafaring legacy of Texas and the Gulf Coast. The ongoing restoration, maintenance, operation, and interpretation of the 1877 iron barque ELISSA is a central component of the museum. [339:-0.0-.00]-0
Texas Womens Hall of Fame, Denton, TX
The Governors Commission for Women established the Texas Womens Hall of Fame in 1984 to honor the States most accomplished women. Inductees include first ladies, teachers, astronauts, and athletes. The Texas Womens Hall of Fame biennial awards ceremony recognizes the achievements of women. Texas residents submitted nominations and a bi-partisan, independent panel of judges selects the recipients who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. [1739:-1.1-.07]-0
The Denton County Historical Museum, Inc., Denton, TX
A museum devoted to preserving the history of Denton County and North Central Texas through artifacts, photographs, and documents. Historical ranching equipment, home furnishings, furniture, toys; original documents, maps, and photos from the 1850s to the present [1383:-0.3-.04]-0
The Merkel Area Museum, Merkel, TX
This is a museum of our town that was established in 1881, Everybody is Welcome, Admission is FREE! We have exhibits of items from the past, including old memorabilia and photos! Merkel use to have many faomous people come through! Located 15 miles West of Abilene, Tx! [1470:-0.7-.05]-0
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, Austin, TX
Dozens of bronze sculptures by Charles Umlauf (1911-1994) in woodland garden, more works in all media in adjacent museum and educational facility; exciting community events focus on the understanding and appreciation of sculpture. [1330:-0.1-.04]-0
Vintage Flying Museum, Meacham Field - Fort Worth Texas, TX
Here you can see vintage aircraft, antique vehicles & support equipment displayed in a nostalgic B-29 hanger. [301:-0.0-.00]-0
Virtual Museum of the Art of Lee Oskar Lawrie, Austin, TX
Online museum collecting images of the works of 20th Century American Architectural Sculptor Lee Lawrie (1877-1963). To date the site has original photographs of Lawrie's work at Rockefeller Center, The Nebraska State Capitol Building, Bok Tower, the Perelman Building in Philadelphia, Boy's Town and Harrisburg, PA. Lawrie's work can be found nationwide. [1744:-1.1-.07]-0
Wooden Nickel Historical Museum, San Antonio, TX
Collection of Wooden Nickels in various categories. [500:-0.0-.00]-0
Woodlands Science and Art Center, The Woodlands, TX
We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to bringing science and the arts to The Woodlands (about 25 miles north of Houston). Our goal is to have our own building in the near future -- a science activity center for student field trips during the week and a performance space for plays and music in the evenings and on weekends. For the time being we're hosting local science lectures and performance events. [925:-0.0-.00]-0

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