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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2-5 p.m. Three prominent archaeologists join us for discussions about archaeology in Texas, and in particular the Coastal Bend. Speakers begin on the hour.
5-6:30 p.m. Exhibit Reception; 5:30 p.m. Installation of the Jud Austin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Archaeology
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. MCB provides skull “blanks” and markers, paint, collage, and other media to design your own Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull.
Oct. 27, 6 p.m. and Oct. 29, 3 p.m. Experience the museum by flashlight. Candy encounters included!
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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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