Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Library, Natural History, Science, Specialized

Explore the unique history of the city of Lake Jackson at the 12,000 sq. ft. Museum. Visitors can visit with the ghost of Major Jackson, fly the Windecker Eagle and learn why our streets are named This Way and That Way.

History

Our museum was founded in 1990 with a goal to educate the people of Lavaca County and other visitors of the rich history of our surrounding towns. we have the Old-Timers Baseball Hall of Fame and the Military exhibit that show photos of our local heros and the souvenirs that were brought back from different war eras. Our museum also depicts the way things were in the years gone by and tours from local schools children are fascinated by the appliances that were used long ago, as well as hands on exhibits,example. on how to wash clothes before the washing machine or how lye soap was made and how corn was taken off the cob. We also have old farm equipment that pulled by mule,horse or oxen.

History

We focus on the formative years of our 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson, as a young student at Southwest Texas State Teachers College (now Texas State University-San Marcos) and his teaching experiences in the South Texas environment and how they impacted his subsequent leadership role in his Great Society legislation, especially Civil Rights and Education.

History

Legends Museum in Springtown, 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.

General, History, Library

While some Texans travel all over the world visiting museums, there is one Gilmer, Texas, man who has built his own. Larry W. Osborne has taken memorabilia from his many travels and what could he do with all that? Of course, he built a literary museum. The two-room structure is located behind the Osborne home at 917 Madelaine Street. For more than forty years he has collected memorabilia pertaining to American Presidents, British Royalty, American and British authors and characters.

Since the museum is almost filled to its capacity, collectibles are now finding locations inside the home, especially in the garage and study.

Visitors to the museum first receive an audio tour pointing our some of the special collectibles.

History

Located across from the rebuilt school, this small museum recalls the horror of the 1937 school explosion that rocked the nation. Displays reminders from that day, including clothing, books and photos. A tearoom serves light lunches on weekdays.

General, History

Longhorn Museum in Pleasanton, 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.

Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Los Portales Museum is located in the nationally recognized San Elizario Historic District, in front of the Historic San Elizario Presidio Chapel. The Museum is operated by the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.

Aquarium, Archaeology, Children's, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Science, Specialized

Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum in Fritch, 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.

Children's, History, Historic House

The Layland is a medium-sized museum in a beautiful structure in the heart of downtown Cleburne. There is great local affection for the building as being the "old" library where many residents enjoyed time there. It's a grand legacy. Exhibits discuss everyday life and visitors relate well to photographs of children with pets, women in hats, and men posing with fishes. It is an easy museum to wander through. Though small in exhibit space the Layland hopes to present a significant cultural program experience. Greater public programming is the immediate goal. Concerts in the park and a major traveling exhibit from New York State Museum, "RECOVERY: The World Trade Center Recovery Operation," will occupy summer of 2004.

History

Welcome to the Hardmeyer-York House. This house was built in 1874 by a carpenter and his two stepsons.

In those days, it was not easy to build a lovely home like this. For instance, the wide cypress flooring you see here was obtained by taking a wagon pulled by a team of oxen all the way to Louisiana. The fancy woodwork and trim that had to be all done by hand. There were no power tools in those days.

Of course, they had no electricity, running water, or gas, but they were very ingenious and resourceful. For instance, the transoms over the front, back, and inside doors allow air circulation when open thereby keeping them cool.

For heat, there is a fireplace in each room with every two fireplaces sharing a common chimney.

Children's, History, Specialized

Located in Ameriquest Field in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club

History, Historic House, Specialized

In the 1950s, nineteenth century log structures were quickly vanishing from the North Texas landscape. In order to preserve them and the history of pioneer settlement in North Texas, a group of residents formed the Pioneer Texas Heritage Committee. This committee selected and acquired six log structures of varying architectural styles with the vision of creating a "log cabin village." With the help of Fort Worth's Parks Department, a wooded spot near the Trinity River in Forest Park was selected as the site for this village. However, after all the cabins were moved there, the committee encountered many problems. There was not enough money or support to restore and furnish the structures. Many council members and residents even opposed the project.

Culture, History, Military, Specialized

The Lone Star Flight Museum is the largest aviation collection housed in a single facility in the south central United States, and features one of the largest collections of flying vintage aircraft in the world. The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Education Center honors outstanding contributions to aviation with interpretive displays and memorabilia.

History

Los Nogales Museum in Seguin, 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.

Archaeology, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

A unit of the Museum of Texas Tech University, the Lubbock Lake Landmark is an archaeological and natural history preserve at the northern edge of the city of Lubbock, Texas. The Landmark contains evidence of almost 12,000 years of occupation by ancient peoples on the Southern High Plains.

The Landmark welcomes visitors of all ages year round. In the summer months, watch as areas on the preserve are actively excavated. Volunteers from the local community and around the world assist a team of scientists in the meticulous process of unearthing and cataloging every find at the Landmark.