OPEN TUE-SAT 10AM-4PM | CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
Our permanent exhibit displays the last 13,000 years of Texas history, from the first inhabitants of the Coastal Bend region through the French, Spanish, and Mexican colonial efforts, up to the range of diverse influence that have created the modern Texan culture.
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5:30 p.m. Tamra Walter discusses archaeological investigations at early Spanish missions located in today’s Victoria County, Texas, and the roots of Texas ranching.
6 p.m. Brad Jones discusses the complex interplay of identity, class, and practice as presidio inhabitants adapted to living on the Spanish frontier.
Nov. 21: Throw spears with atlatls and win prizes!
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn about Native American history by participating in hands-on activities that celebrate the culture of indigenous people in Texas.
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The Museum of the Coastal Bend exists to foster an appreciation for the unique heritage of the Texas Coastal Bend through exhibits, collections, educational activities, and preservation efforts.
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