Art, History, Historical Society

The Nave Museum is the only fine arts museum in the Golden Crescent Region. We showcase 5 to 7 exhibits each year selected on the broad educational goal of displaying important contemporary work, exploring the possibilities of certain media or style and displaying works from the past that continue to bear relevance by offering the public a contemporary knowledge and understanding of art.

The McNamara House Museum was built in 1876 for William J. McNamara, his wife and four daughters. Opened as a historical house in 1961, this family home is a prime example of Victorian style and design, it was the recepient of the 2nd Texas Historic Landmark medallion awarded. The staff strives to interpret the life style of a typical middle-class South Texas merchant between 1876 and 1913.

Art, History

Previously the Torch Collection of Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated, the Visions of the West is the assembly of important art, artifacts and archives from western North America collected by J.P. Bryan throughout his 30-year career in the energy industry. Visions includes pieces from the Torch Collection of Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated, the private assemblies of Mr. Bryan, the Bryan Texana Foundation, and the historic Gage Hotel.