Cool place to stop by and explore with the kiddos. If you like dinosaurs, fossils, rocks and…read morehistorical items this is for you! Most of the items were founded by Dr. Naranjo himself.

This museum has a outstanding collection of artifacts from dinosaurs, and many human cultures. The…read moredisplays were up close enough for you to really feel how large they were in comparison to ourselves if we were to meet up with them. A mere $7.50 for adult admission. I highly recommend a stop.

The Museum of East Texas, or MET (which makes it sound very cosmopolitan) is a great destination…read morefor anyone interested in the history of our small part of East Texas and a great place to take kids for some cultural education. I visited a few years back when they had the traveling Audubon Collection on exhibit and really couldn't make a higher recommendation. The MET has an extensive permanent collection and a great rotation of visiting exhibits that make every visit a unique experience. Lufkin may be a small community but this is no small museum, and is on par with anything the bigger cities have to offer!

From the owner: The Museum of East Texas enriches and educates the diverse communities of East Texas through the…read morecelebration and exploration of art. The Museum is committed to providing inclusive access to dynamic exhibitions, educational programs, and creative experiences that inspire lifelong learning. We offer changing exhibits of art in our three gallery spaces and hallway as well as art projects in the education room. Classes are offered year round for children and adults and admission to the Museum is always free!

Mrs. K. made only one request for this trip and this was it. Given her history of extraordinary…read morestops, the last one having been the famous Lizzie Borden House in Fall River Massachusetts, I was more than willing to reroute our journey to make this one possible. The Texas Prison Museum in Huntsville delivers a surprisingly deep and thoughtfully arranged collection of the state's correctional history with a collection of memorabilia, videos, displays and such that is tremendous and possible overwhelming without being sensational. I thought that the actual prison cell mockup was pretty good because it shares that immediate physical sense of confinement that no documentary ever quite captures. While I never did the "scared straight" thing as a kid, this would definitely work to keep me on the legal side of the law as that spall space made the whole idea of consequences feel quite real. The museum is easy to navigate and completely handicapped accessible. The staff is welcoming and the exhibits seem to strike a balance between historical detail and human stories. I didn't buy any of the prisoner-made trinkets. That seemed too much. This was a tremendous five star stop. Pro tip: Check the Texas Department of Criminal Justice website for scheduled executions. I understand that the protesters and counter-protesters can get quite passionate and while that's a couple miles from here, it does get Livingston rather cloggedup. [Review 351 of 2026 - 677 in Texas - 25538 overall]

Very cool place to visit if you like history of Huntsville or the Texas prison system…read more Lots of authentic prisoner made items in the gift shop- and lots of authentic items on display

Wonderful historical pictures and model trains. Very beautifully put together…read more Mr Price has a lot of educational things to say about the local trains. There's so much to see and learn about - I'll have to go back!

It was nice to step back in time. Very nice museum telling the local railroad history including…read moreMexican and Mexican American war and the "Banditos". It has a very cool scaled railroad display, about 20 x 20 feet. This museum has interesting memorabilia, come and celebrate, preserve, and memorialize the railroad.

We were on a little vacation in the area and decided to visit this free museum, where we spent…read moreabout two hours exploring. You can donate in the pickup truck outside the museum. It's a fantastic way to learn about the local history. The museum features a large playroom for children and has exhibits both inside the main building and outside. There is plenty of parking available. While we were there, they were hosting a birthday party, and the museum has a spacious front room for events like that. I would definitely recommend this museum if you're in the area. You can spend as much or as little time as you like.

This is a hidden gem I wish we found sooner. We went during Spring Break to do their children's…read morescavenger hunts/mystery solving activity (for free!). It was a great opportunity to see the museum and the grounds. If you're looking for something indoors to entertain your littles, this place is perfect with their interactive children's area. There were multiple activities (a train set up to play with, playhouse, block building, light board). Nice weather outside? This place is also perfect for strolling outside to all their interactive exhibits and trails. We've been to railroad museums before so to be able to get inside a rail car without rules of "no touching" "look only," it was nice to let the kid climb and explore all the sections inside. Older children? They have year round activities for them too available before you begin a tour. Each exhibit in the museum has some type of interesting fact or older kiddo scavenger hunt.

While in the area, we wanted to come see this property. It's filled with historical buildings you…read morecan walk around and explore. There are houses, a train car and other small cabins. You can have a guided or self guided tour. We went out on our own. All in all we explored for about an hour. There are plenty of places to take photos of and even clean bathrooms. There is a small parking lot near the entrance.

a great place where people can see the patbeautiful old homes and much more…read more Great Village. brings the past to you

Possibly the best museum ever. It has a ton of really cool bits of history! Definitely a must see.read more

Fantastic! The family and I were heading down to East Texas for a quick Spring Break getaway and we…read morecame across a flyer at the Texas Welcome Center at the Oklahoma border. As we looked closer, it seemed more and more intriguing, so today we decided to drive down and check it out. It was first class. The Hall of Presidents was my absolute favorite. The walk through chronology of all the American conflicts was sobering and educational, all at the same time. The staff was great and I only wish my kid's school was closer, so they could do a field trip here. This really is info that all kids/adults need to see.

The museum is a must for country music fans! The museum houses memorabilia and clothing on many…read morecountry music stars from Texas. Tex Ritter, Jim Reeves, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Ray Price and many, many more! Be sure to check out the gift shop, too!

The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame is quite a gem. It is supported by generous donors around…read moreTexas. It has a great open layout. We have several once-a-year events that all look pretty interesting. If you love country music, if you're from Texas, you need to be sure you check this place out. All the inductees just seem marvelous from Tex Ritter to Willie Nelson until the Oak Ridge Boys you name it there in here. The staff is extremely friendly, it is Texas you know, and they are ready to help at the drop of a hat, even if you don't have a hat. See you there.