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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.
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.
JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE: The Mystery at Fivemile Creek
Date(s):
November 06, 2025
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November 06, 2025
5:30 p.m. Learn about a unique brass pendant found in DeWitt County.
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
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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
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November 29, 2025
MCB is closed Nov. 27-29 for Thanksgiving. Regular viewing hours resume on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
CLOSED for Winter Break
Date(s):
December 20, 2025
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January 05, 2026
MCB closes at noon on Saturday, Dec. 20, for Victoria College Winter Break. Regular viewing hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
Temporary Exhibit: Celebrating America 250--The American Revolution Experience
Date(s):
January 08, 2026
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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
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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.
JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE SERIES The Rise of LULAC and the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement in Victoria, Cuero, and Wharton County, 1929-2026
Date(s):
January 29, 2026
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January 29, 2026
5:30 p.m. Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco presents a sweeping history of the League of United Latin-American Citizens (LULAC) and the Mexican American civil rights movement.
JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE SERIES Wrangling Pelicans: Military Life in Texas Presidios
Date(s):
February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026
5:30 p.m. Dr. Timothy Sieter discusses the complexities of life at the Spanish empire’s edge, where survival mattered more than royal decrees.
VISD Western Artworks
Date(s):
February 28, 2026
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March 28, 2026
Feb. 28-Mar. 28 View Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Finalists from the VISD Visual Art Program
JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE SERIES La Salle’s Legacy: The Making of the U.S./Mexican Border
Date(s):
March 05, 2026
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March 05, 2026
5:30 p.m. Dr. Gene Rhea Tucker, Professor of History at Temple College, highlights the influence of Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, on the mapping of Texas.
Spring Break Hands-On History
Date(s):
March 10, 2026
Participate in hands-on activities and learn survival skills of the earliest inhabitants of the Coastal Bend.
Spring Break Hands-On History
Date(s):
March 14, 2026
Participate in hands-on activities and learn survival skills of the earliest inhabitants of the Coastal Bend.
Spring Break Hands-On History
Date(s):
March 17, 2026
Participate in hands-on activities and learn survival skills of the earliest inhabitants of the Coastal Bend.
Spring Break Hands-On History
Date(s):
March 18, 2026
Participate in hands-on activities and learn survival skills of the earliest inhabitants of the Coastal Bend.
Spring Break Hands-On History
Date(s):
March 19, 2026
Participate in hands-on activities and learn survival skills of the earliest inhabitants of the Coastal Bend.
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