C.R. Smith Museum

Step back into a century of motion and mechanics at this automotive museum, where vintage machines tell the story of how we've moved through time. The collection spans generations of cars and collectibles, each one carefully restored to reveal the craftsmanship and engineering that shaped our roads. You'll explore how automobiles transformed daily life and culture, while discovering how our changing needs pushed the industry forward in return. Winter visits have a particular charm here—the quiet galleries let you linger over the details of each vehicle without the summer crowds, and the polished chrome and glossy paint jobs seem to gleam even brighter against the cooler season's light. Whether you're a lifelong gearhead or simply curious about how the machines we drive became part of our identity, the exhibits blend entertainment with genuine insight into the last hundred years of automotive development.

Texas Memorial Museum is the exhibit hall of the Texas Natural Science Center. It is located at 2400 Trinity Street, on The University of Texas at Austin campus, in Austin, Texas.

Discover the bold story of Texas across three dynamic floors filled with interactive exhibits, special effects, and larger-than-life cinema experiences. The iconic 35-foot bronze Lone Star welcomes you to downtown Austin's premier history destination, where you'll find everything from The Star of Destiny show to an IMAX theater showcasing Texas in breathtaking scale. Warm up with a visit to the on-site café and browse unique Texas treasures in the Museum Store.

Discover the thrilling evolution of human flight at this must-see Dallas destination, where you'll walk through decades of aviation history—from the daring pioneers of the early 1900s to today's cutting-edge spacecraft. Get up close with iconic aircraft, learn the untold stories of legendary aviators, and understand why the Dallas/Fort Worth area became the world's aviation capital. Perfect for a winter afternoon of exploration and wonder.

The Museum collects, preserves, presents, and interprets works of art of the highest quality from diverse cultures and many centuries, including that of our own time. The power of art, embracing responsibility to engage and educate the community, to contribute to cultural knowledge, and to advance creative endeavor.

The station was built in 1907 and originally was the home to Hook and Ladder Company No. 3. The Museum boasts a fantastic collection of fire apparatus including “Old Tige”, an 1884 horse-drawn steam pumper named after then mayor W.L. Cabell. Other apparatus include some of the first motorized engines that were used by the Dallas Fire Department. Children can indulge their fascination with firefighters by climbing on a 1951 Fire engine, pulling on their helmet, and pretending they are on their way to “save the day”. There is over 100 years of firefighting history through a collection of extinguishers, helmets, tools, uniforms, etc… While you are there, listen to the sounds of present day firefighters responding to alarms and serving the citizens of Dallas

Presenting a collection of modern and contemporary sculpture. It is located on a 2.4-acre site adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The mission of the Nasher is be an international focal point and catalyst for the study, installation, conservation, and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture.

Voted "Best Railroad Museum" in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Cowcatcher Roundup 2009 Gold Rail Awards

It is located at a crossroads of activity in downtown Dallas – adjacent to the JFK Memorial and Dealey Plaza, a National Historic Landmark District, across the street from a replica of Dallas founder John Neely Bryan’s cabin and just a block from The Sixth Floor Museum and the historic West End of Dallas. The space is stimulating for any kind of visitor, including students, local Dallasites or anyone looking to learn more about the history of Dallas County. There is always something new to discover!

Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, The Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. The museum offers a serene setting for quiet reflection and learning.

An Institute for the Future, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is a comprehensive national American women's history museum. Located in Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, The Women's Museum's 70,000 square foot building provides a home for programs and exhibits where people can honor the past and explore the contributions of women throughout history.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza contains nearly 400 historic photographs, six documentary films, an audio tour and a range of artifacts and interpretive displays to document the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. The 9,000 square-foot museum recreates the social and political context of the early l960s, chronicles the events of November 22, l963, and analyzes Kennedy's lasting impact on American culture.