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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2343 Texarkana, Texas 75504
Physical Addresses:
Museum of Regional History 219 State Line Avenue
Draughon-Moore Ace of Clubs House 420 Pine Street
Discovery Place Children’s Museum 215 Pine Street |
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All three museum buildings are within walking distance of one another and easily accessible from the major highways and the interstate. Locally, we are two blocks from the downtown bus stop and easily visible from State Line Avenue. |
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The Texarkana Museums System offers three fun and fascinating ways to explore Texarkana’s past, present and future. TMS operates the Museum of Regional History, the Draughon-Moore “Ace of Clubs” House and the Discovery Place Children’s Museum in historic downtown Texarkana. Click an image below and begin exploring! |
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Welcome to the TEXARKANA MUSEUMS SYSTEM |
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Staff/Department Email: Executive Director: Melanie Dowd Office Manager/Billing Dpt.: Bettie Blackmon Curator: Jamie A. Simmons Draughon-Moore House Curator: Melissa Nesbitt Discovery Place Manager: Alice Penrod Research Librarian: Sammy Wacasey
Who to contact: General Questions: Please call 903-793-4831 Group Tours (adult, youth or school): Melissa Nesbitt Rental, Ace of Clubs: Melissa Nesbitt Birthday Parties, Discovery Place: Alice Penrod Discovery Place Gift Shop: Alice Penrod Billing & Memberships: Bettie Blackmon Collections, acquisitions, website: Jamie Simmons Events and Festivals: Melanie Dowd Research and genealogy: Sammy Wacasey |
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The Museum of Regional History 219 State Line Avenue
Texarkana’s first and oldest museum houses a variety of historical collections depicting the history of the region from the time of the Caddo through the founding of Texarkana and beyond. Interactive exhibits explore the musical history of the region and tell the story of native son Scott Joplin, the “Father of Ragtime.” MoRH is also the home of the Wilbur Smith Research Library and Photo Archive.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please call for information on group tours and rates. |
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Discovery Place 215 Pine Street
Visitors step back in time through giant prehistoric animal murals and explore the wonders of life in the living science lab. Exhibits explore health, sound, motion, electricity, astronomy and other sciences. Children can play in replicas of a 1900 general store and a 1920 kitchen. There is a dress-up theatre and a special “Tot’s Spot.” Discovery Place features a one-of-a-kind interactive 12 foot sound wall.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please call for information on group tours and rates. |
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Draughon-Moore House 420 Pine Street
This 1885 Italianate Victorian home is a National Register property and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. Built in the shape of a club, with three octagonal wings and an rectangular wing, this house is considered one of the most unique in the country. It has been features in several publications and broadcasts including HGTV’s “Christmas Castles” and “Bob Villa’s Guide to Historic Homes.” Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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