Event

McNeill Ranch Archaeological Site Tour

Date(s): October 17, 2025

10 a.m. Tour the McNeill Ranch Archaeological Site with the Coastal Bend Archaeological Logistics Team. Advance registration is required.

Bill Birmingham, an archaeological steward, records artifacts in situ at the McNeill Ranch Site.

HANDS-ON HISTORY: International Archaeology Day

Date(s): October 18, 2025

11 a.m. Celebrate International Archaeology Day with the museum and the Coastal Bend Archaeological Logistics Team.

Indigenous Arrow Heads Museum of the Coastal Bend Victoria, TX

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: Regional Archaeology Update

Date(s): October 23, 2025

5:30 p.m. Learn about preservation work and recent discoveries at regional sites.

A brass artifact of circular shape with a small central hole

Exhibit update: The Spanish Legacy

Date(s): November 06, 2025 - December 20, 2025

Beginning Nov. 6, view updated permanent exhibits about the Spanish Legacy in the Coastal Bend.

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: The Mystery at Fivemile Creek

Date(s): November 06, 2025 - November 06, 2025

5:30 p.m. Learn about a unique brass pendant found in DeWitt County.

turkey and atlatls, the 2025 t-shirt contest winning design by Alisha Stearman

5th Annual Atlatl Turkey Shoot

Date(s): November 20, 2025

8 a.m.-Noon Throw spears with an atlatl at the annual atlatl skills competition. Sign up in advance to compete and volunteer!

HANDS-ON HISTORY: Native American Heritage

Date(s): November 25, 2025 - November 26, 2025

11/25 & 11/26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Learn about Native American heritage by participating in hands-on activities that celebrate the culture of indigenous people in Texas.

Native American Heritage Tour: Staff Favorites

Date(s): November 25, 2025

2 p.m. Tour the permanent exhibits with museum staff members and volunteers who provide insights into some of their favorite artifacts.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving holiday

Date(s): November 27, 2025 - November 29, 2025

MCB is closed Nov. 27-29 for Thanksgiving. Regular viewing hours resume on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Holiday Artisan Market

Date(s): December 04, 2025

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Shop one-of-a-kind items, perfect for gifts and stocking-stuffers, made by regional artisans and makers. Free admission and open to the public.

CLOSED for Winter Break

Date(s): December 23, 2025 - January 03, 2026

MCB is closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3 for Victoria College Winter Break. Regular viewing hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

view of the American Revolution exhibit panels

Temporary Exhibit: Celebrating America 250--The American Revolution Experience

Date(s): January 08, 2026 - January 24, 2026

Journey into the pivotal moments that shaped our nation's history.

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE & RECEPTION: America 250

Date(s): January 08, 2026

4-6 p.m. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped our nation's history, and experience American Revolution music with a live performance of fife and drum.

THE COWBOY WAY: An Evening with T. Michael O'Connor

Date(s): January 20, 2026 - January 20, 2026

5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an intimate dinner and gain unique insights into the Coastal Bend's ranching heritage. Advance reservations required.