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1940 Air Terminal Museum
Houston
Restoring the long-vacant Houston Municipal Airport Terminal as a civil aviation museum.
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Admiral Nimitz Museum
Fredericksburg
Devoted to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and the Pacific Theater.
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African American Museum at Fair Park
Dallas
Devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural, and historical materials. The collection incorporates a wide variety of visual art forms and historical documents that portray the African American experience in the United States, Southwest, and Dallas.
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Dallas
Historic trains and railroad structures located in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas, including Pullman sleeping cars, cabooses, steam and diesel locomotives, and Dallas' oldest remaining depot.
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Amarillo Museum of Art
Amarillo
Specializing in 19th and 20th century American art and in Asian art
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American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum
Fort Worth
Offers interactive exhibits, films, historical memorabilia, and more.
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American Airpower Heritage Museum
Midland
Accredited Confederate Air Force World War II aviation museum covering U.S. aviation history from 1939-1945.
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American Cotton Museum
Greenville
Dedicated to the social history of the American Cotton Industry. Home of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hunt County Veterans's Exhibit.
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American Wind Power Center
Lubbock
Preserving the history of American-style water pumping windmills and related machinery with equipment and displays from the 1860s to the present.
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Amon Carter Museum
Fort Worth
Featuring nineteenth- and twentieth-century American art and photography
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Antiquibles
Waco
Antique mall and dog museum.
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Armand Bayou Nature Center
Houston
Nonprofit wildlife refuge and wilderness preserve.
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Art Car Museum
Houston
Dedicated to contemporary art, with an emphasis on art cars.
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Art Center Waco
Waco
Presents exhibitions and education programs in the visual arts.
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Art Musuem of Southeast Texas
Beaumont
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ArtPace
San Antonio
Foundation for contemporary art. Hosts an International Artist-in-Residence Program
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Asian Cultures Museum and Educational Center
Corpus Christi
Includes history, mission statement, map, and more.
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Austin Children's Museum
Austin
Challenging and exciting interactions with the arts, culture, technology, and science.
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Austin Museum of Art
Austin
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Austin Nature and Science Center
Austin
Nonprofit community center that provides nature exhibits and natural science education resources for individuals, Austin area teachers, and child study groups.
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Austin Steam Train
Austin
Steam powered excursion trains.
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Austin Zoo
Austin
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Ballroom Marfa
Marfa
Nonprofit space for contemporary art and culture.
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Bath House Cultural Center
Dallas
Focuses on multicultural art and music programs, and is also a venue for local theater companies.
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Battleship Texas BB35
Houston
Oldest surviving battleship still afloat in the United States.
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Baylor University Martin Museum and University Art Gallery
Waco
Information about collections and exhibits.
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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Houston
Magnificent home of Miss Ima Hogg built in 1927. Showcases a collection of American decorative arts.
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BG John C. L. Scribner Texas Military Forces Museum
Austin
Dedicated to the men and women who have served in the Military Forces of Texas-specifically the Texas Army and Air National Guard.
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Biblical Arts Center
Dallas
Non-denominational museum utilizing the arts to help people of all faiths more clearly envision the places, events, and people of the Bible.
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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Austin
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Brush Country Museum
Cotulla
One-room schoolhouse with photographs, artifacts, and clothing from the early settlers.
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Buckhorn Museum
San Antonio
Texas history, wildlife
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Buddy Holly Center
Lubbock
Features permanent and changing exhibitions on the life of Buddy Holly, Texas music, and visual arts.
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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Houston
Preserving the history and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers toward the development and defense of the United States. Includes photos, articles, and events calendar.
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Burton Cotton Gin and Museum
Burton
Interprets life in an historic Texas cotton town and features an operational gin. Also home of the Burton Cotton Gin Festival.
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Caldwell Zoo
Tyler
Offers directions to the zoo, overview of school programs, and more.
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Capital of Texas Aquarium
Austin
Describes plans to build a world-class public aquarium at the former Seaholm Power Plant site.
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Cattle Raisers Museum
Fort Worth
Tells the story of the cattle and ranching industry in Texas and the Southwest.
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Cavanaugh Flight Museum
Addison
Offers a collection of aircraft, artwork, and artifacts, spanning the time period between World War I and the Vietnam War.
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Cedar Ridge Preserve
Dallas
Offers easy, intermediate, and advanced hiking trails with views of Joe Pool Lake, mesquite prairie, and Dallas and Fort Worth skylines.
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Children's Museum of Houston
Houston
Hands-on exhibits and events in the areas of science and technology, history and culture, health and human development, and the arts.
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Chinati Foundation
Marfa
Contemporary art museum based upon the ideas of its founder, Donald Judd. Dedicated to the creation and preservation of permanent installations of large scale works, or large groups of work by a small number of artists, in which art and the space around it are inextricably linked.
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Contemporary Arts Museum
Houston
A museum for the art of our time. Founded in 1948, CAM presents changing exhibitions of local, national, & international artists.
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Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park
Dallas
Home to a varied collection of aquatic animals including marine and freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
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Dallas Arboretum
Dallas
Features superbly landscaped acres of towering trees, fragrant gardens, and lush lawns.
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Dallas Heritage Village
Dallas
Exhibits include historic structures dating from 1840 to 1910, a working farm, Victorian homes, and more.
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Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas
Rich in the arts of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific along with decorative and contemporary art.
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Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas
Featuring an aquarium and simulated rainforest with many animals including three-toed sloths, toucans, howler monkeys, piranhas, and octopuses.
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Dallas Zoo
Dallas
So much to explore, from featured natural habitats to educational resources.
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Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library
San Antonio
Features materials related to the history of Texas, particularly the Republic period. Part of the Alamo complex.
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DiverseWorks Art Space
Houston
Non-profit contemporary art space dedicated to presenting new visual, performing, and literary arts
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Dr. Pepper Museum
Waco
Features history, trivia, games, and an online catalog of Dr Pepper products and collectibles.
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Edgewood Heritage Park and Historical Village
Edgewood
Authentic town and furnished structures representing rural life circa 1900.
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Elisabet Ney Museum
Austin
Features program and tour information as well as extensive biographies of Ney and her husband, Edmund Montgomery.
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El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center
El Paso
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El Paso Museum of Art
El Paso
Provides gallery and exhibition information.
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Five Spanish Missions of Old San Antonio
San Antonio
Photos and history of the Alamo, and the San Jose, San Juan, Concepcion, and Espada missions.
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Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum
Gilmer
Showcasing the aircraft and equipment of the armed forces.
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Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation
Heath
Promoting the appreciation and understanding of popular art from different cultures.
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Forbidden Gardens Chinese History Museum
Katy
Outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes, including Emperor Qin's terra-cotta army and the Forbidden City.
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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Fort Worth
Explore DinoDig, Kidspace, Omni Theater, Noble Planetarium, Hands On Science, Hands On History, and more.
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Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth
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Gladys Porter Zoo
Brownsville
31-acre zoological and botanical park dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation, and research.
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Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
San Antonio
Presenting festivals, ongoing programs and exhibits in all the arts.
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Harrold's Model Train Museum
Tyler
Provides personal tours of this private collection.
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Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary
McKinney
Featuring exhibits, hiking trails, birdwatching, guided walks, a canoe trail, and children's programs.
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Heritage-Farmstead
Plano
Turn-of-the-century farming on the Blackland Prairies.
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Holocaust Museum Houston
Houston
By fostering Holocaust education, remembrance, and understanding, the Museum provides education about the uniqueness of this event and its ongoing lesson: that humankind must learn to live together in peace and harmony.
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Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Houston
Nonprofit nature sanctuary set in 155 acres.
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Houston Center for Photography
Houston
Nonprofit photo organization with gallery exhibitions and publications
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston
Includes a planetarium, IMAX theater, live butterfly conservatory, public observatory, and more.
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Houston Zoo
Houston
Includes information about all kinds of animals.
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