This is my go to business for perfect professional framing and art! The selection of frames and…read morequality of workmanship is by far the best around. The gallery is an excellent place to shop for fine art and gifts. They've been in business a long time and it's very evident why!

Wonderful experience at Gold Leaf Gallery - took in some vacation treasures in and they helped me…read morepick the perfect frames. Both pieces turned out beautiful and look wonderful in our home.

This place is deplorable. It's so dusty in here, I couldn't even go in to see the art. I don't know…read moreif it's the carpet, or the ventilation system, or what, but it smells very old, dusty and unhealthy. Even the staff complain of frequent respiratory symptoms, just sitting there at the desk all day. You know, if you're going to call yourself a museum (and charge admission!), you have to meet certain standards - like breathability in your building!!! This place would be a joke if it weren't so disappointing. Oh, Tyler... Tyler, Tyler, Tyler... First your miserable, wretched loop of nothing but strip malls, chain restaurants and parking lots; then your frustrating, pathetic library... and now this. It's sad.

So what do Norman Rockwell, collage genius Lance Letscher and the Illuminated Bible have in common?…read moreThey were all on exhibit at the little ol' TMA. (Forgive the terrible intro...) Admittedly, as an art teacher and painter, I am always in support of museums, no matter how dinky, in small towns. But the TMA is a great space and hosts some fantastic exhibits each year. It's tucked away on the Tyler Junior College campus, and its nondescript exterior hides a lovely cafe area, three ample gallery spaces and a cute patio area with fountain and outdoor sculptures. It's never expensive and hosts several fun events throughout the year. Best of all, somehow the TMA manages to get their hands on some truly stellar pieces... the collection of art books by Letscher a couple years ago was one of the best I've seen (take it from a former Dallas- and Paris-resident). I wish their website were more information and interactive and that they were more visible in the community, but the TMA is without a doubt one of the hidden jewels of Tyler. And when you're done there, wander across the street to the TJC art department to see their rotating exhibits..

love painting here, staff is great, and fun family activity. Really enjo the experienceread more

Absolutely one of my favorite family time experiences. Just a great way for everyone to disconnect…read morefor a while a create something that can last forever....pottery and memories....come and see for yourself.

So this is not really my type of joint, but this store is quite well done…read more You are greeting by the sweet smells that waft in the air upon entering...that take you to another place and time. A simpler time. With simple pleasures. Shop owners Carolyn West and Joan Hallmark bring a touch of class to the country in this shop full of Antique furniture, china, silver, lace doilies, candles, and other things that will class up your place, or make a great gift or treat for someone you care about. Even if it is not your style, they are worth checking out in Downtown Ben Wheeler.

I went here with my family and the girl of my dreams. I always enjoy life looking around this…read moreelegant classy place, thinking about the future and the past. I need to spend as much time as possible here.

When I was in Japan, I liked trains and railways. Here in Texas, I need to drive. Once upon a time,…read morerails were the most important transportation in Texas. I saw the legacy here. I arrived on Friday, June 12th, 2021 around noon. I was looking for the entrance. Someone told me " it is close on Fridays.'. But I could open the door. A man greeted me. It was free admission. I really liked the collection items. But the exhibition spaces were too small. He put a lot of collections here. He needs to organize the collections and exhibitions. This museum is located around the downtown area. You will see the legacy of Texas rails. Good old days!

We live in a world that shares so much negative, positivism is almost scorned. Because if the…read moremajority is miserable, then anything above that is showing off. Urban communities. Urban communities are targets for this "crab and a barrel" mentality, where once someone decides they want better for themselves, their past is reinforced to keep said person in a pattern of stagnant so growth will not occur. #EvolutionOpenMic held every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 211 Gallery is a Godsend to an environment like this. About 2-3 years ago, I attended their open mic event at The Cage on 315 Mt. Pleasant Ave in Newark, NJ. Now located in 211 Gallery, I am still attending and performing; something I never thought I could do. It was the support and appreciation for me as an artist from the curators of these events, the dynamic Professor Sean Battle, and the Incredibly gifted Kween Moore, that helped me expand beyond my own limitations to become more of the art on the outside, like I am on the inside. This place is a place of meditation and creation not only for adults who are artists, but for children. Yes, there is violence everywhere, and Newark is a partaker in it, but that is NOT what Newark is. I believe that one has the power to create their own reality. The message that 211 sends is you were not born just to work, pay bills, and die. You were born for much more. Come to one of the events and I garauntee your whole vibration change on what it really means to live in your purpose.

It fun licking the salt and looking at everything there and learn the history and the cultureread more

The "Salt Palace" isn't really a palace. It's a small building, barely the size of a storefront…read more Inside and outside, it tells the story of Grand Saline and how the town got that name. The building is constructed entirely of rock salt (yes, you can lick the building if you wish) and inside is a small museum that contains salt mining memorabilia and photographs as well as film of the Morton Salt mining operations. You get a free salt crystal as a take away and I bought a fridge magnet for my collection. I spent about 20-30 minutes here, enjoying the memorabilia, learning about salt and salt mining and chatting with a wonderful woman who clearly has a passion about Morton Salt and Grand Saline. I'm super happy that this quirky little spot landed as my 16000th review. If you are driving along I-20 east of Dallas/Fort Worth, this treasure is a 12 mile detour that will take you about 20 minutes out of your way. It's totally worth it. And yes, I've reviewed Morton Salt. https://www.yelp.com/biz/morton-salt-elk-grove-village?hrid=ZBdABefFkBUhTFS4g7Zb0A [Round number review 16000 overall - 188 in Texas - 1505 of 2021.]

The best Antique and gift shop anywhere around.. my favorite thing about this place is the 2…read morerestaurants it is connected to. I can come shop in this very organized, clean store , with the largest selections of great gift ideas for anyone and any age almost. Love love love