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This category lists sites which present the history of an era or region through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts located in Texas.

Subcategories

• Living History and Open Air

Resources in This Category

• Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

  http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
  A dynamic educational institution that engages visitors in the exciting Story of Texas through a variety of programs and exhibit experiences in Austin.

• Butler Longhorn Museum

  http://www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com/
  Tells the story of the breed of cattle native to the state and exhibits western art and artifacts. Situated in League City.

• Coryell Museum and Historical Center

  http://www.coryellmuseum.org/
  Exhibits that depict the history of the city and area, and includes a collection of spurs and western memorabilia in Gatesville.

• Downtown Medicine Mound Preservation Group

  http://downtownmedicinemound.com/
  A non-profit Texas corporation formed to promote the ghost town of Medicine Mound, Texas and museum. Provides general and grant information, vision, gallery, stories, weblog, contact information, and directions.

• E. H. Danner Museum of Telephony

  http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/wtcoll/verizon/
  A collection of over 100 telephones and other equipment related to the history of the telephone in San Angelo.

• Gregg County Historical Museum

  http://www.gregghistorical.org/
  Exhibits illustrate the development of the city and area in Longview.

• Museum of South Texas History

  http://www.mosthistory.org/
  The heritage and blended culture found in the Rio Grande Valley between South Texas and Northeastern Mexico. Located in Edinburg.

• Museum of Southern History

  http://www.museumofsouthernhistory.org/
  Exhibits that chronicle the antebellum history of the South, the coming of an Un-Civil War, the tragic events that composed that drama, and the effects upon generations of Southern society in Sugar Land.

• Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

  http://www.panhandleplains.org/
  Exhibits illustrate Western heritage, transportation, and geology, furniture and decorative arts, fine arts and petroleum. Includes hours, events, admission, research center, membership details and directions. Located in Canyon.

• Sam Houston Memorial Museum

  http://samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com/
  Calendar of events, virtual tour, hours of operation, membership information, and chronology. Located in Huntsville.

• Scurry County Museum

  http://www.scurrycountymuseum.org/
  Exhibits that depict the history of the city and area in Snyder, TX.

• Star of the Republic Museum

  http://www.starmuseum.org/
  Exhibits, audio-visual presentations, and educational programs that presents the experiences of ordinary Texans and extraordinary events in Washington.

• Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

  http://www.texasranger.org/
  Features displays relating to the American West, law enforcement, Southern Plains Indian history and ethnography, firearms history and technology. Includes hours, FAQs and research center. Located in Waco.

• The Alamo

  http://www.thealamo.org/
  Includes details of exhibits, hours of operation, admission, calendar of events, rules and regulations, educational resources, links and directions. Located in San Antonio.

• The History Center

  http://www.thehistorycenteronline.com/
  Non-profit organization featuring an outdoor railroad exhibit, displays of photographs and artifacts, and archival resources that explore the growth and development of the community. Includes membership details, volunteer opportunities, and a visitor's guide. Located in Diboll.

• The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum

  http://www.oceanstaroec.com/
  Tour the completely refurbished jackup drilling rig, absorb the day-to-day excitement of offshore drilling and production, marine transportation, environmental protection, construction, and pipelining. Located in Galveston.

• The Williamson Museum

  http://www.williamsonmuseum.org/
  Collects, preserves, and exhibits documents and artifacts relating to the area's history. Contains details of the exhibits, events, memberships, a volunteer form and map directions to the location in Georgetown.

• Upshur County Historical Museum

  http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txuchm/
  Featuring pictorial displays, pioneers, famous residents, homes, landmarks, events, biographies, map, cemeteries. Includes hours of operation and directions. Donations welcomed. Located in Gilmer.

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