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R.A. Vines Environmental Science Center
Houston, Texas

Science

R.A. Vines Environmental Science Center in Houston, 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.

Railroad & Heritage Museum
Temple, Texas

History, Specialized

Chartered in 1973 as an educational, non-profit organization, the museum works to encourage public participation in preserving local history and especially railroad history. The museum is housed in the restored Temple Santa Fe depot, dating from 1911.

Ralls Historical Museum
Ralls, Texas

Culture, History, Historic House, Military

The Ralls Historical Museum has 15,000 artifacts. There are 6,000 square feet downstairs and upstairs.

Ranching Heritage Association
Lubbock, Texas

History

Ranching Heritage Association in Lubbock, 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.

Raymondville Historical Center
Raymondville, Texas

History

Raymondville Historical Center in Raymondville, 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.

Red River Historical Museum
Sherman, Texas

History

We are located in a 1914 Carnegie Library building which is a Texas Historical Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. There are three WPA oil-on-wood paintings in the building which were done by Texas artist, James Swann, who personally oversaw their hanging in 1934 and where they remain today. The museum has both temporary and permanent exhibits which display the collection of over 50,000 objects, 9,000+ of which are historic photographs. We host a free monthly lecture series where visitors are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch and we supply chips & drinks. Subject matter varies from local and state history to quilts and how to care for your own collections. We also show free DVD's from PBS's "American Experience" series monthly.

Refugio County Museum
Refugio, Texas

Cemetery, History

This museum is a merger of public (Refugio County) and private (Refugio County Historical Society) entities tworda common goal. The Society collected funds for over 12 years, built a 21 square foot building, furnished it, then donated the sturucture to the county. Collections range from historical documents to early artifacts (including the original bell from the Refugio Mission that was built in 1795), numerous 19th century and early 20th century artifacts. This is the only museum in the county. Our purpose is to exhibit the history and culture of the people of this area. The museum opened its doors June 30, 1983, operating under the charter of the Historical Society. The Society pays for all exhibits and programs.

Rice University Art Gallery-MS59
Houston, Texas

Art

Rice University Art Gallery-MS59 in Houston, 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.

River Legacy Living Science Center
Arlington, Texas

Science

River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington, 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.

Riverside Nature Center
Kerrville, Texas

Specialized

Riverside Nature Center in Kerrville, 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.

R.G. LeTourneau Museum
Longview, Texas

History, University

R.G. LeTourneau Museum in Longview, 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.

Railway Museum of San Angelo
San Angelo, Texas

History

The purpose of the Railway Museum of San Angelo is to preserve and restore the Historic Orient-Santa Fe Depot properties; to collect, preserve, and present the railway heritage of San Angelo and the Concho Valley; and to work with the City of San Angelo to be part of an expanded community plan for the historical and cultural development of the area.

Ramyondville Historical Center
Raymondville, Texas

History

Ramyondville Historical Center in Raymondville, 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.

Rankin Museum
Rankin, Texas

History

Rankin Museum in Rankin, 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.

Red Men Museum and Library
Waco, Texas

History, Library

Red Men Museum and Library in Waco, 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.

Red River Valley Museum
Vernon, Texas

Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, History, Natural History, Science

The Red River Valley Museum is a museum of history, science and art. The rich and colorful history of Wilbarger County can be traced over 10,000 years ago as evidenced by the artifacts found in the J. Henry and Ethel Ray Collection. Newest exhibit is the Western Trail Drover - an interactive exhibit with nine vignettes of the Western Trail. The Bill Bond Large Game Animal Exhibit consists of 137 large game animals collected in a period that spanned 40 years. The Waggoner Ranch Room comes complete with a replica of Electra Waggoner Biggs art studio. The history of the Waggoner Ranch - the LARGEST ranch under one fence is found in this room. Last but not least is the traveling exhibit room. You never know what you might discover.

Republic of Texas Museum
Austin, Texas

Children's, Culture, General, History

The Republic of Texas Museum located at DRT Headquarters in Austin, houses many artifacts from the Republic of Texas era. The address for The Republic of Texas Museum is 510 East Anderson, near the intersection of I-35 North and Hwy 183.

Rio Grande Valley Museum
Harlingen, Texas

History

Rio Grande Valley Museum in Harlingen, 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.

River Valley Pioneer Museum
Canadian, Texas

History

The River Valley Pioneer Museum's purpose is to promote, through the establishment and maintenance of a museum and allied projects, a program that will preserve the past, record the present and provide perspective for the future through the collection and exhibition of scientific, historic, and artistic data; to encourage and foster the culture of the region, including its pioneer life; and to enlist the support of the people of the area known as the river valley.

Roberts County Museum
Miami, Texas

General, History, Historic House

Roberts County Museum in Miami, 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.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025

Westgate Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hosted by: Public Lands Alliance

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together nonprofits, land management agencies and companies to learn, network and engage on public lands issues. The 2025 Convention and Trade Show will take place Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV

Connect with peers, explore the latest in public lands products, and return inspired with new strategies and resources for success in conservation and visitor engagement

Our annual Convention and Trade Show (PLA) is the premier gathering for leaders in the public lands sector to network, gain essential tools, and explore products that enhance the visitor experience and support conservation, preservation, and enrichment efforts.

For more information, please call 301-946-9475.

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

Tuesday, March 11 - Friday, March 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hosted by: Tennessee Association of Museums

Tennessee museums are full of hope. But how are they turning hope into reality

With the Semiquincentennial quickly approaching in 2026, the state's museum community if approaching a turning point, and is now a great time to take stock and develop a vision for the future

The Tennessee Association of Museums' 64th Annual Conference in Knoxville will challenge the state's museums to think ahead and share their hopes, the best practices and strategies for turning those hoes into realities, and the rewards that come from aspirational thinking

The 2025 TAM Annual Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN.

For more information, please call 615-495-3354 or email hawkins@aaslh.org.

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