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The Houston Museum District Association is
dedicated to collaborative efforts that maximize use of the
artistic, scientific and educational resources of Houston Museum
District institutions by all citizens of and visitors to Houston.
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Museum District Brochure Guide
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The TEXAS is the last of the battleships, patterned after HMS Dreadnought, that participated in World War (WW) I and II. She was launched on May 18, 1912 from....read more.... Battleship Texas State Historic Site, 3527 Battleground Rd., La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 479-2411 |
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"Bayou Bend, the magnificent home of Miss Ima Hogg, is the extraordinary legacy of a remarkable woman. Best known for her superb collection of American .....read more..." Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 1 Westcott Street Houston, TX 77007 713-639-7750 |
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"African Americans have served proudly in every great American war. In 1866, through an act of Congress, legislation was adopted to create six all African American Army units. The units were identified ..... read more..." Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 1834 Southmore, Houston, TX 77004 US Telephone No: 713-942-8920 |
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"The Heritage Society was founded in 1954 by renowned Houstonians Faith Bybee, Harvin Moore and Marie Phelps in order to save the 1847 Kellum-Noble House from demolition. They had one goal in mind: preserve the hastily disappearing past of this great city....read more....The Heritage Society Houston, TX 77002 (713) 655-1912 |
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"Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust, remembering the 6 million Jews and other innocent victims and honoring the survivors' legacy....read more..." Holocaust Museum Houston, 5401 Caroline Street, Houston, Texas 77004-6804 (713) 942-8000 |
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"History - Education - Community" "The Houston Fire Department began as a bucket brigade in 1838 ....read more..." Houston Fire Museum, 2403 Milam Street - Houston, TX 77006 713.524.2526 |
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We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum in person! In the meantime, browse the resources ...read more... Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston Texas 77030, Information/Tickets: 713.639.4629 |
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To preserve, enjoy and share ... The museum, open every weekend from April to November, features an interesting collection of railroad locomotives, cars and other artifacts, as well as a model railroad and research library. Houston Railroad Museum, 7390 Mesa Rd, Houston TX 77028-3520 Museum Telephone: 713-631-6612 |
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The Humble Museum collects and displays artifacts depicting local history and heritage, hightlighting oil, cattle, lumber, churches and everyday life in small town Humble and the surrounding area. The Museum was organized as a Bicentennial Project, and was dedicated on July 1, 1976. The original building was ...read more... The Humble Museum, 219 Main Street, Humble, Texas 77338 Phone: 281-446-2130 Open: Tuesday through Friday 10AM to 4PM Saturday 10AM to 2PM. |
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This online museum is being developed to give you access to the treasure trove of information assembled by Houston's leading educational and cultural institutions. As this digital archive grows....read more.... The Museum of Houston is a collaborative effort of Greater Houston Preservation Alliance, Rice University and Houston's leading educational institutions and cultural organizations. |
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...the Pasadena Historical Society and the Pasadena City Council worked jointly to initiate plans for a city museum to be known as The Pasadena Historical Museum (now called Heritage Park & Museum), which would be located in Memorial Park on Highway 225 (now located at 204 Main Street). In 1975, (year the museum was opened).... |
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The Baytown Historical Preservation Association (BHPA) operates Baytown’s only Living History Museum that includes the oldest-known still existing one room schoolhouse in Harris County and several other structures. Programs are given on local history. Interpretative tours available. Read more http://www.baytownhistory.org/ Phone: 281.421.2099 Email: [email protected] . |
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In March of 1836, the war for Texas' independence from Mexico was not going well for General Sam Houston and his Texan troops. On March 11, Houston abandoned Gonzales and retreated eastward....read more.... Texas Parks and Wildlife, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, 3523 Battleground Road, La Porte TX 77571 281/479-2431 |
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"There’s something for everyone at the San Jacinto Museum of History..." ...Experience the world’s tallest memorial column...And walk the battlefield...enjoy the nature trail, go biking or participate in one of the state’s most interesting birding environments....read more.... Join San Jacinto! San Jacinto Museum of History, One Monument Circle, La Porte, Texas 77571-9585 |
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...journey through NASA's Johnson Space Center, you may visit the Historic Mission Control Center, the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility or the current Mission Control Center. Before returning to Space Center Houston, you can...read more... Space Center Houston is located at 1601 NASA Parkway (formerly NASA Rd. 1), Houston, TX 77058, approximately 25 miles south of downtown Houston in the NASA/Clear Lake area. Operating Hours 10am - 5pm weekdays. 10am - 6pm weekends. *Extended hours throughout the summer and some holidays. |
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The La Porte Bay Area Heritage Society presents the historic Sylvan Beach Depot and Museum, located at 604 Park, La Porte, Texas 77571, adjacent to Sylvan Beach Park. The Museum is open every weekend, Saturday - Sunday from 11AM to 4PM. The Museum is also open for groups by appointment by calling 281-471-0493 or 281-471-5020. |
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