Best places: Heritage museums in Austin

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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum
Heritage museum
Paean to famed lawmen features history, artifacts, photos & more, plus programs & a research center.
4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~154.77 km from centre)
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San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
Museum
👍👍 We happened to go on Stephen F Austin's birthday and they were celebrating with re-enactments!! It was so fun! There is a lot of information in the center so give yourself time to really learn the history of the area. Everyone was so helpful and looked great in the period costumes!
4.80 (437 reviews) (~166.81 km from centre)
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Security Forces Museum
Heritage museum
👍👍 On base for graduation. Nice little history museum with great exhibits.
4.80 (408 reviews) (~130.13 km from centre)
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USAF Airman Heritage Training Complex, JBSA-Lackland, TX
Heritage museum
👍👍 Enjoyed my on-base day with my airman. Airman Heritage was a great place to come get some insight into the Airforce beginnings and evolution. Recommend taking a tour of this place.
4.80 (262 reviews) (~129.98 km from centre)
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Czech Center Museum Houston
Museum
👍👍 I went with friends to see the Monarch Chamber Music production. The Czech Museum is a very elegant venue. The Museum had free Danish, and you could purchase wine, soft drinks, and water. There were small tables and chairs, plus tall bar tables. The museum was available for viewing, and there was a...
4.80 (223 reviews) (~235 km from centre)
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Fort McKavett State Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 Had a cool trip to Fort McKavett! Such a cool place, buildings dated back in the 1700s! A part of the history that’s worth learning and experience it! Most of the buildings are extremely well preserved! Such a good work they are doing by preserving it!
4.80 (216 reviews) (~234.85 km from centre)
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Texas Ranger Research Center
Heritage museum
👍👍 Super fun experience here! Be sure to watch the movie they run. I learned so much about the Rangers that I never knew before. And there are so many fascinating historic souvenirs to see. Nice gift shop too. They give discounts to seniors 60 and above and to military personnel. I highly recommend you...
4.80 (161 reviews) (~154.78 km from centre)
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Heritage museum
Museum showcasing local sports legends through exhibits & multimedia presentations in airy confines.
4.60 (282 reviews) (~154.52 km from centre)
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The Black Cowboy Museum
Heritage museum
👍👍 This is a hidden gem in a small strip center. The founder, Larry Callies, grew up in a family of cowhands, rodeo riders and musicians. His love of family and history is evident in every photo, document and antique. Well worth the drive to Rosenberg.
4.80 (134 reviews) (~202.85 km from centre)
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Fannin Battleground State Historic Site
History museum
👍👍 Took a little road trip her with the kids, we lpve Texas history and this site have just that, they have a room with the story about the battle, all the site grounds are nice, clean. Tjenkods love it!!
4.60 (180 reviews) (~183 km from centre)
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Texas Wendish Heritage Museum
Heritage museum
👍👍 I went to this Museum without any insights as to Wendt culture or heritage. It was fascinating to hear the story of the Wendt people here in Central Texas. They have numerous displays which outline aspects of their culture. While the admission is $5, for people interested in ethnic heritage and hist...
4.80 (113 reviews) (~74.79 km from centre)
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Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site
Historical place
😐 It was not too great but it was not bad either. I was very interested in seeing how and where the slaves lived but those homes were in ruins. The main house is nice but I was more interested to know about the slaves that lived there. I wanted to hear thier story. It was a surreal experience to walk...
4.50 (241 reviews) (~237.55 km from centre)
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Joseph E. Johnston Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site
Historical place
👍👍 We stopped here on our way out from Fairfield lake state park. It's a great place with lots of historical information. It's amazing to see how people lived. The grounds are beautifully kept and we were the only ones touring the grounds in June 2020. It was $4 and adult to access. Bring exact cash to...
4.70 (115 reviews) (~188.68 km from centre)
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Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum
History museum
👍👍 Excellent museum outlining life as a rancher and cowboy in the early days of Texas. Terrific exhibits that are easy to read and entertaining even to kids. There are plenty of relics from the era that give you a great sense of what life was really like for cowboys. They even have a video room with a...
4.70 (98 reviews) (~138.17 km from centre)
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Casa Navarro State Historic Site
History museum
Texas Colonial-style adobe home of José Antonio Navarro, where he lived until his death in 1871.
4.60 (118 reviews) (~119.06 km from centre)
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Heritage Museum of Montgomery County
Museum
👍👍 This is within the same Park. Plus more improvements the city is doing like the volleyball court etc. Plus the swimming pool here as well. $10 per person
4.40 (80 reviews) (~218.12 km from centre)
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