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  • 5/5 David 2 years ago on Google
    Surprising amount of exhibits and information for such a small Museum in a small town. Completely free is a plus.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa F. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a reallt great experience for me and for my kid, we went on his 2nd grade field trip and I must say the staff and the museum itself is all lovely, well maintained and nice exhibits. I'm always fascinated with antique, vintage and old stuff and the history and this museum has that.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Russell K. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice historical museum housed in a former Carnegie Library, the Layland Museum showcases artifacts from Native American cultures and early settlers. There were many exhibits designed for hands-on exploration by children. Altogether a pleasant place to visit, including the building itself.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D L. 5 years ago on Google
    Many old Carnegie Libraries such as this are wonderful historical treasures in and of themselves. For some communities, the limited space became too restrictive as the towns grew and they were replaced with bigger libraries. Fortunately, some have been preserved and are being utilized as history museums. This one is fantastic! The collection has been curated well in telling a story of people of area and providing representations of how they lived. Some items are not as localized, but are representative of people identified with the expansionism of the 19th century. One such item is a saddle that had belonged to Kit Carson. Check this place out. It's good for young and old. It's free. It won't take you but maybe an hour to peruse. Then, reward yourself with a burger at the nearby Burger Bar.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gods Beauty (Beautiful M. 2 years ago on Google
    My daughter got some Senior pix madehere & there really good pictures.. done around the square here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Petie G. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the coolest museums I have been to. First off the two main issues one ask with museums is where to park?.... Which there are areas across the street. And how much does it cost?.... and that would be Free. I enjoyed the exhibits including the early day look at the pioneers and how they lived. The highlight here though is they have one of Kit Carson's saddle. If you don't know who he is and what he did then Google him it's worth it. The museum is not the biggest but the old theater is definitely worth the time to check out. Put all of this together with a gift shop that won't break your budget.... Magnets are 1.50 to 6.50 depending on how fancy. It made for a nice visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim M. 5 years ago on Google
    A simply outstanding small town museum. If you're anywhere in the Cleburne area, it's well worth stopping by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah T. 7 years ago on Google
    This is a very small museum. However, it is a beautiful building with a lot of history. Mr Carnegie would be proud. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, even made suggestions of other places to visit and where to go for lunch. (We went to Heroes and it was fantastic as was the beautiful and unique building. Stop by the candy shop for incredible chocolate and vintage candies.)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meshele M. 2 years ago on Google
    Really cool assortment of different historical things and a lovely little gift shop! Just the right size for my wild child to enjoy without getting antsy.

  • 5/5 venom s. 5 years ago on Google
    cool place, got go if in cleburne

  • 5/5 Helen M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place lot of history

  • 4/5 Just B. 5 years ago on Google
    Small. Quaint. Very cool.

  • 5/5 E R. 5 years ago on Google
    Small but great experience!

  • 4/5 Sandra J. 6 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and easy to walk around and view museum items. You could even get into a tepee. Upstairs was a great Hall and for those who need to sit seats available.

  • 5/5 HP G. 6 years ago on Google
    Cool place to take ur kiddos to learn some history of cleburne...they have really old peices that are neat to look at

  • 3/5 Juan I. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit.

  • 1/5 J.A. R. 7 years ago on Google
    Layland museum of the police department by the cpd and for cpd so they can take there money all the times recd.

  • 5/5 George H. 7 years ago on Google
    A wonderful collection of items dating from prehistory to the 1950's. Truly astonishing Civil War pieces are also in the collection.

  • 3/5 Terry L. 5 years ago on Google
    Need update but good

  • 5/5 Maddie F. 2 years ago on Google
    Super cute museum to learn all about Cleburne. Make sure your kiddos complete the scavenger hunt to get a prize!

  • 5/5 Doug G. 2 years ago on Google
    I attended an escape room hosted by the museum staff. My wife and eight other close friends had a blast.

  • 5/5 Meshele M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful as always. Super excited for the upcoming new exhibit!

  • 5/5 R D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great visit.

  • 4/5 Suzette W. 11 months ago on Google
    This was a very nice museum, I wish it would have had more to explore.

  • 3/5 Gary B. 3 years ago on Google
    A shrine to Johnson county history. Inside the old Carnegie library.

  • 5/5 Ken C. 4 years ago on Google
    Our group from Acton Baptist Church visited and took the tour from the friendly staff. Loved the exhibits and hands on activities.

  • 5/5 Angel C. 4 years ago on Google
    A great outing for families

  • 5/5 Angela B. 5 years ago on Google
    Pretty neat & in a month they will add more exhibits. I will definitely be going back again & up stairs is a theatre with some old seat's in there😎

  • 5/5 Randy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome little museum to learn local history of Cleburne and the surrounding area of Johnson County.

  • 5/5 Trent M. 5 years ago on Google
    A very nice comprehensive display of local Johnson County history and a rotating a display of world history topics. Especially enjoyed be Cleburne Railroad Museum and "Conductor Bob", the museum's volunteer and former Santa Fe employee.

  • 5/5 Ryan L. 4 years ago on Google
    So good.

  • 5/5 delilah m. 3 years ago on Google
    Krista was amazing and knowledgable. She also gave us recommendations for other activities and a great place for lunch.

  • 5/5 mike l. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice little free museum..

  • 4/5 Gougly M. 3 years ago on Google
    Free museum nice inside

  • 5/5 Charles H. 5 years ago on Google
    See the history of Cleburne.

  • 5/5 Jo E. 4 years ago on Google
    History of Johnson County

  • 3/5 Jody B. 4 years ago on Google
    It started out as private collection to be custodians of JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORY. Housed in the historic Carnegie library

  • 5/5 Linda H. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the museum

  • 5/5 Donald C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice!!

  • 5/5 Alex M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool lil museum

  • 5/5 Janel H. 5 years ago on Google
    The staff was very friendly.

  • 5/5 Stephanie H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great small little history gem. Old building smell in a good way. Lovely architecture details. Great daily use antiques organized and displayed well. Family activities.

  • 5/5 Cynthia G. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice Antique Museum !


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