MUSEUM
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, there is an admission fee to visit each attraction. Please visit the attraction's website, if available, for more information
| AMERICAN FREEDOM MUSEUM |
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22450 FM 2493 (Bullard, TX)
PHONE: (903) 894-5252
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| Step into history at the American Freedom Museum. Come explore the Museum's 15,000 square feet of galleries containing an amazing collection of over 600 artifacts and documents from the breadth of our nation’s history. |
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| BROOKSHIRE'S WORLD OF WILDLIFE MUSEUM AND COUNTRY STORE |
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1600 WSW Loop 323
PHONE: (903) 534-2169
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| Features over 450 mounted examples of wildlife and a replica 1920's grocery store. Picnic and playground facilities available. FREE Admission. |
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| COTTON BELT DEPOT |
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210 E. Oakwood St. (downtown, 2 blocks Northeast of the Chamber of Commerce)
PHONE: (903) 533-8057
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| The Cotton Belt Depot was built in 1905 and began serving passengers on the Cotton Belt Line in 1907. Visitors are encouraged to take a look around and step back in time, remembering the thousands of travelers who passed through this historic structure in the early and mid-1900’s. In addition to touring this historic building, visitors can also enjoy The Bragg Model Train Collection on permanent display at the depot. FREE admission! |
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| HARROLD'S MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM |
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8103 US Hwy 271 N
PHONE: (903) 531-9404
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| 1200 pieces of rolling stock on more than 300 feet of track. 1100 trains in lighted showcases. |
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| HISTORIC AVIATION MEMORIAL MUSEUM |
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150 Airport Drive (1/2 mile south of Hwy 64 West on Airport Drive, within old airline terminal)
PHONE: (903) 526-1945
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| An incredible display of historic aircraft and aviation memorabilia as a tribute to pioneers of flight. Advanced reservations needed for group tours. |
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| SMITH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S MUSEUM & ARCHIVES |
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125 S. College
PHONE: (903) 592-5993
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| Included in the National Register of Historic Places, the 1904 Carnegie Library building today serves as the Society's museum and archives. Exhibits feature artifacts reflecting Smith County's historic, social and economic culture, including the Indian, Republic of Texas, Civil War and 20th Century eras. Photographs and publications are available for purchase. FREE admission, but donation suggested. |
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| TYLER MUSEUM OF ART |
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1300 South Mahon Ave. (Adjacent to Tyler Junior College)
PHONE: (903) 595-1001
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| “Come Discover a Texas Treasure”. The Tyler Museum of Art is a wonderful destination for people seeking a dynamic, culturally-enriching experience in the visual arts. From its 700-piece permanent collection to a remarkable array of traveling exhibitions, the TMA is recognized as a major attraction for both tourists and local visitors. The Tyler Museum of Art’s permanent collection focuses on early and modern Texas artists, but has also been the recipient of several noted private collections. |
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| TYLER ROSE MUSEUM |
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420 Rose Park Drive
PHONE: (903) 597-3130
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| A spectacular display of memorabilia and items related to Tyler's rose-growing industry and the Texas Rose Festival. |
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