Big Spring, Texas

History, Historic House, Specialized

Hangar 25 Air Museum is a restored WWII airplane hangar that sits on its original site. The restoration project began in 1995 and was finished in 1999. Hangar 25 Air Museum opened its doors for the first time on May 11, 1999. It has been the goal of the staff and board of directors to preserve and promote Hangar 25 and the history that it holds. The exhibit area is filled with artifacts and aircrafts that tell the story of the building. We have many visitors who have very special ties to the Big Spring Army Air Force Bombardier School and Webb AFB and these are the air bases that Hangar 25 represents. The story of Hangar 25 is significant on a national level as well as within our local community.

Round Top, Texas

History, Historic House, Specialized

The Texas Pioneer Arts Foundation operates the Henkel Square Pioneer Museum Village right in the heart of historic Round Top. It is a collection of buildings dating from the 1830's to 1900, all of which are fully furnished with artifacts from the extensive Bybee Collection. The buildings include a simple log cabin, a church/schoolhouse, several two-story dog-trot homes, a restored barn and an 1875 Apothecary. The Apothecary serves as the entrance to the museum and as a gift shop. The original owners built this in 1875 and the wife ran a photography studio in the back corner while the husband ran a pharmacy.

San Antonio, Texas

Library, Specialized

In 2001 the Hertzberg Circus Collection and Museum at 210 W. Market Street ceased operation. This action was necessary because the condition of the building compromised the condition of both the circus memorabilia and the book and document archives.
Bexar County and the City of San Antonio are conducting a feasibility study on creating a San Antonio/Bexar County History Center in that location. The Library continues to provide security, protect the remaining collection, and monitor the building's condition. Neither the circus memorabilia nor the collections have been disposed of or thrown away. The City has reached an agreement with the Witte Museum, also named as a beneficiary in Harry Hertzberg's will, to ensure responsible and appropriate placement of the circus collection.

Tyler, Texas

History, Specialized

The mission of the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum is to pay tribute to the pioneers of flight and the patriots who were instrumental in the advancement of aviation in the 20th Century.

This mission will be accomplished through the collection, preservation and display of aviation memorabilia and aircraft for the education and benefit of the public.

Houston, Texas

Culture, History, Library, Military, Science, Specialized

The Houston Maritime Museum features over 150 models from around the world representing ships from ancient history through our nation's modern navy and commercial ships. Models include battleships, destroyers, submarines, aircraft carriers, clipper ships, side-and stern-wheel paddleboats, sailing warships, ships of the age of exploration, modern merchant ships, freighters, tankers, and semisubmersibles. In addition, the museum is home to a world class collection of marine navigation belonging to retired Navy Lieutenant Commander John Luykx. This collection includes astrolabes, nautical quadrants, sextants and many other tools of maritime navigation.

Sherman, Texas

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

The Harber Wildlife Museum is life long dream of Dorothy and Lacy Harber that has come to fruition right here in Grayson County, Texas. The Museum will be open for all to view and is home to their life long pursuit of animals from around the world. Along with many animal species, there is also an extensive collection of African artifacts on display.

New Braunfels, Texas

Historic House, Specialized

Heritage Village, Home of the Museum of Texas Hand Made Furniture in New Braunfels, 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.

Hidalgo, Texas

Specialized

Hidalgo Pumphouse Heritage and Discovery Park in Hidalgo, 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.

Houston, Texas

Art, General, Specialized

HCCC has collaborated with local and national organizations, guilds and curators to frame an arts organization that is both accessible to general audiences, unwavering in its quality, and dedicated to contemporary craft at the highest level. In order to most fully educate the public about contemporary craft and support artists at all stages of their development, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft utilizes a three-part artistic approach involving exhibitions, artist studios and a retail gallery, with education interwoven into all three aspects.

HCCC’s artist in residence program is a unique way of presenting the best local and national artists to the public in an open, educational setting.

Houston, Texas

General, History, Library, Specialized

The Houston Police Department opened the doors to its HPD Museum and Officers’ Memorial during a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, May 12. The museum is located in the lobby of HPD headquarters at 1200 Travis, and features unique displays and a memorial wall honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by those officers that gave their lives in the line of duty. Included among the displays are artifacts from the Honor Guard, SWAT, Mounted Patrol, badges, uniforms and other equipment utilized over the years. There is no charge for the Museum.