Attractions - History

Cattleman's Museum | map

Traces the history of the cattle and ranching industry in Texas and the Southwest.

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Free Admission. 1301 West Seventh Street, Fort Worth (817)332-7064

Dallas Museum of Natural History | map

Dallas Museum of Natural History Exhibits of Texas plant and animal life in natural habitat settings of desert, seashore, swamp and prairie. Fossil and mineral displays included, as well as special traveling exhibits. Prehistoric Texas Mammoth exhibit. Gallery spotlights nature prints and photographs.

Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission $3.00 - $5.00. Fair Park, Dallas (214) 421-3466

Fair Park | map

Home of the State Fair of Texas since 1886. Fair Park is a 277 - acre amusement and cultural complex that includes Smirnoff Music Centre, Cotton Bowl, Science Place, Aquarium, Omnimax Theater, Hall of State, Civic Garden Center, Museum of Natural History, Age of Steam Railroad Exhibit, Music Hall, Coliseum, exhibit buildings and amusement ride midway.
First and Grand Avenue, Dallas (214) 565-9931

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History/ Omni Theater | map

The largest science and history museum in the Southwest, features an 80-foot domed Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium. Nine permanent exhibits include DinoDig, KidSpace, Hands on Science, Hands on History and Computer Technology.

Museum hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m; Thursday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday Noon - 9:00 p.m. Call for show times at Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium. Museum admission is $3-$5; Omni admission is $4-6; and Noble Planetarium admission is $3. 1501 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth (817)255-9300

Heritage Park
Located in the heart of the heritage district, the park contains a number of historic relics: Caster Cabin, one of Irving's original cabins, built in 1887 by Henry Caster; Irving's original water tower; a windmill original to the area; a depot symbolizing the Rock Island Depot built in 1903; Irving's first library building, opened in 1941; and a gazebo. Main Street at Second Street. (972)721-2655

John F. Kennedy Memorial/Sixth Floor Exhibit | map

Designed by New York architect and Kennedy family friend Philip Johnson, this 50-foot square, open-roofed concrete walled cenotaph is symbolic of an open tomb. Black marble marker inscribed "John F. Kennedy within the Context of American History. "The 9,000-square foot exhibit is located on the sixth floor of the former Texas School Book Depository, now the seat of Dallas County government.

Exhibit Hours: Sunday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m. Admission $8.00 with audio guide. Memorial at Elm, Market & Commerce Street, downtown Dallas. Exhibit at Houston Street between Elm and Pacific, Downtown Dallas (214)747-6660

Old City Park | map

Come see the way Texans really lived from 1840 - 1910. Thirty-seven restored historic buildings on 14 acres of Dallas first city park tell the story of North Central Texas in the pioneer and Victorian days. See Dallas County's last remaining antebellum home, log cabins, school house and more. The Park grounds are open free of charge, during daylight hours.

Guided tours Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sundays noon - 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Tour prices $3.00 - $6.00, group rates available. 1717 Gano Street, Dallas (214)421-5141

Thistle Hill
Built in 1903, this lovely home is the last surviving mansion from Fort Worth's Cattle Baron Era still open to the public on a regular basis. Built by cattle baron W.T. Waggoner for his daughter Electra, it stands as one of the finest examples of Georgian Revival architecture in the Southwest. Restoration is ongoing.

Tour Hours: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday; 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday. Tours on the hour. Admission: $3.00-$4.00. Group rates available. 1509 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth (817)336-1212

National Scouting Museum | map

National Scouting Museum and Youth and Family Research Center
Official Museum of the Boy Scouts of America.
Experience the excitement of Scouting!
The National Scouting Museum is a tribute to the rich history of the Boy Scouts of America. The size of a football field, this massive state-of-the-art facility features a Norman Rockwell art gallery, virtual reality adventures, hands-on learning experiences, and a historical collection that traces the Scouting movement from its beginnings. Visit the National Scouting Museum and experience the fun and excitement of Scouting.
Admission: General - $8; Senior - $6; Scout/Scouter - $5; Children ages 4-12 - $6; Children under 4 - FREE.
GROUP RATES: School Group - $6; Groups over 20 - $8.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays, major holidays, and for two weeks in January. (800) 303-3047 (972) 580-2100
Email: nsmuseum@netbsa.org