Texas Museum Directory, 1985Texas Historical Commission
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Texas Museum Directory, 1985
Texas Historical Commission
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STRECKER MUSEUM
Sid Richardson Science Building
South Fourth St.
Baylor University
Waco, TX 76798
817/755-1110
Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-4; Sat., 10-1; Sun., 2-5
Type: General
Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Science, Natural History,
Archeology, Prehistory, Botany, Mineralogy, and Living
Habitats
Fee: None
TEXAS RANGER HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
I-35 and the Brazos River
Waco, TX 76703
817/754-1433
Open: Daily, 9-5, September 1-May 31; 9-6, June 1-August 31
Type: History
Exhibits: 150 Years of Ranger History
Fee: Adults $2.50; Children $1.50
TEXAS TENNIS MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
Waco Drive at 14th
Waco, TX 76707
817/756-2307
Open: Wed.-Sun., 2-5; Other Hours By Appointment
Type: General
Exhibits: “Tennis Towns of Texas,” and the “Hall of Fame,” which
features portraits of the first six inductees
Fee: None
THE ART CENTER
1300 College Dr.
Waco, TX 76708
817/752-4371
Open: Tues.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 1-5
Type: Art
Exhibits: Art
Fee: None
YOUTH CULTURAL CENTER
815 Columbus Ave.
Waco, TX 76703
817/752-9641, ext. 36
Open: Mon.-Fri., 9-12; and By Appointment
Type: History
Exhibits: Children’s Museum Telling the Story of Civilization from
Prehistoric Times to the Space Age
Fee: None
_WALLISVILLE, CHAMBERS COUNTY_
WALLISVILLE HERITAGE PARK
I-10, Exit 807
P.O. Box 16
Wallisville, TX 77597
409/389-2252 or 2253
Open: Mon.-Sat., 8-5
Type: History/Historic Site/Building
Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic
Site and Building
Fee: None
_WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY_
STAR OF THE REPUBLIC MUSEUM
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Park
P.O. Box 317
Washington, TX 77880
409/878-2461
Open: Daily, 10-5, March-August; Wed.-Sun., September-February
Type: History/Historic Site
Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Archeology, Prehistory, Historic
Building and Site
Fee: None
_WAXAHACHIE, ELLIS COUNTY_
ELLIS COUNTY MUSEUM, INC.
201 South College
P.O. Box 706
Waxahachie, TX 75165
214/937-9383
Open: Mon. and Wed., 9-5; Sun., 1-5
Type: General/History/Historic Building
Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Historic Building
Fee: None
MAHONEY-THOMPSON HOUSE
604 West Main
Waxahachie, TX 75165
214/937-1061
Open: Mon. and Wed., 9-5; Sun., 1-5
Type: Historic Building
Exhibits: 1904 Greek Revival Mansion; Cheatham Collection of Antique
Fans, Porcelains, and Furniture
Fee: None
_WEATHERFORD, PARKER COUNTY_
PARKER COUNTY MUSEUM AND TRADING POST
112 West Oak
Weatherford, TX 76086
817/441-9210 or 594-2258
Open: Thurs.-Sat., 9-5; Wed., 12-5
Type: General/History/Art/Historic Site/Building
Exhibits: Local and Pioneer History, Natural History, Art, Historic
Building and Site
Fee: None
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