Texarkana Museums System Special Events
The Texarkana Museums System offers a variety of specials events, programs and activities for the whole family. Scroll down to read about upcoming and current events sponsored by the Texarkana Museums System.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010
Join us for Downtown Texarkana Day!
Friday, August 13, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The summer is ending, but the fun isn't over! Join the Texarkana Museums System, Texarkana Public Library, Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council, Four States Auto Museum and Merfeld's Bread Company for a day of fun in downtown Texarkana. Purchase a ticket at the Museum of Regional History and collect stickers at participating sites. At the end of the day, turn your ticket in at Merfeld's for a 10% discount off of any one item. Coupon good August 13 only, so be sure to stop by!
Tickets: $8 per person
Purchase tickets at the Museum of Regional History
219 State Line Avenue, Texarkana, Texas.
Visit each of the organizations listed below to collect your sticker, then stop by Merfeld's Bread Company (www.merfelds.com) to use your coupon!
Maps and addresses provided.
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Events:
Texarkana Museums System: 219 N. State Line Avenue
Web: www.texarkanamuseums.org
o Museums open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday and close at 4:00 p.m.
o 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
· movies and special activities at the Discovery Place
· Self-guided tours of the Museum of Regional History
· Guided tours of the Ace of Clubs House. (tour times listed on ticket)
Texarkana Public Library: 600 West 3rd Street
Web: www.txar-publib.org
o Story Hour from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Texrkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council (TRAHC)
Web: www.trahc.org
o Tour the Regional Arts Center: West 4th at Texas Blvd. ; open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
o Arts on Main: Across Main Street from the Perot Theater;
add your flair to the Downtown Texarkana Mural:
· 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
· 1:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Perot Theater: Corner of West 3rd and Main Streets; tours at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Web: www.trahc.org/perot-theater
Four States Auto Museum: Corner of East 3rd and Laurel Streets, across Laurel from Burhman-Pharr Apartments
Web: www.texarkaam.org
o Open Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Great vintage autos!
In between, take time to visit the Arts Park, Kidtopia and the Scott Joplin Mural. Don't forget to get a picture on the photographer's island in front of the Post Office with one foot in each state! For tickets or more information, call TMS at 903-793-4831.
How to Find the TMS Museums
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.
To contact us:
Phone: 903-793-4831
Fax: 903-793-7108
Email: texarkanamuseums@cableone.net
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
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
Property, 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
Ace of Clubs Rentals, Events, Festivals: Melanie Dowd
Research and genealogy: Sammy Wacasey
Downtown Renovations Tour
On January 10, Join TMS for a Rare Chance to Tour Historic Downtown Texarkana Properties!
Click the Image to learn more.
