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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Open Tue-Sat: 10am-4pm | Closed on major holidays
Events & Exhibitions
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3:30 p.m. Dr. Thomas Hester presents this exciting lecture about Texas Archaeology and responsible collecting practices. RSVP encouraged.
Museum members are invited to an opening reception for the temporary exhibit, "No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology--The Ben McReynolds Collection"
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free and open to the public
10:30 a.m. Tune in on the second Tuesday of each month for a livestream of the museum's archaeology lab.
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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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