$2 if you are taking the tour yourself, I think $5 for a guided tour…read more I did the self guided tour, they have a map with detailed information of each building. You can get some hand on activites, like Corn cob dart, penmanship, ring the bell and play the old piano. It was a fun place, highly recommended it.

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.

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!

A wonderful stop to gain a bit of perspective on one of Nacogdoches' most prominent early…read moreresidents. Caitlyn (Kaitlyn?) the docent was extremely well versed on the events and personages that enriched the history of this structure, as well as being delightfully friendly and welcoming. Her cordiality made visiting the Sterne-Hoya house a highlight of my stay in Nacogdoches.

I LOVE Texas history and that's one of the reasons my hubby and I came to Nacogdoches, Texas. We…read morevisited the Sterne-Hoya House and Museum was a nice look back into the past. Definitely worth the little tour that they have. It is free to visit but I do recommend bringing some cash as they accept cash donations. They do not offer much of a gift shop and if you wanted anything you would need to pay cash.

I won the first night 160 ! It's easy and fun and when you don't have anything to do when you get…read moreolder, but when money, it's great!

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.

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

Do you like America? Do you love freedom? Then you will absolutely love this museum!…read more My wife and snuck down to Tyler for a weekend and this was a place we wanted to see! The museum is very well presented and well kept. The artifacts on display are simply amazing! You get to walk through the hall of presidents, and then view Americas history through the cost of war. Starting with revolutionary war and the build up to it through the Afghanistan conflict. There is more to see and read than can be taken in in one visit. We spent several hours in there, and even as a bit of a history buff myself, I walked away with some new information. Highly recommended for those who have in interest in what it has cost to create, expand, and defend the principles that America offers! Well done team! Thank you, Morris'

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.

What a fun experience and place for a birthday party! My Grandbud celebrated his 3rd birthday here…read morewith friends and family, and I am so glad I was in town long enough to be a part of it. A great place to hold parties, play, learn, be curious, and more importantly, have fun! He and his friends had so much fun exploring and playing everywhere! They could pretend to be service heroes, doctors, working at a restaurant or at the grocery store. Be an astronaut, play on a ship, and learn with a bunch of gadgets and gizmos. I would absolutely recommend this place for birthday parties and school field trips. As always, Enjoy & Happy Learning!

My grandson had his 3rd birthday party here at Discovery Science Place. My husband and I have…read morenever been here before. It really is a fun place to have fun and learn. When you enter, you can choice to go right or left, two sides to the center. To the right is a few games, (such as connect four), life size light bright, and a cool vacuum that you put fluff balls in and watch how it filters through the vacuum suction tubes. You can walk through the volcano and experience what an earthquake could possibly feel like. Walk all the way up to the ship deck and see the world. Down on the main floor, my granddaughter loved learning the magic of being on television. When coming in, if you turned left, you enter the world of life skills and career options. The makeshift grocery store is very realistic and makes it fun for kids to learn to shop and organize. The kids can pretend to work in medical clinics, veterinarian clinics, restaurant personnel (food prep/chef/server), be an astronaut and explore the outer world, firefighter, police officer, lawyer, and/or judge, medical specialist, and more. There is a separate room for birthdays or gatherings. There is a very low price of $10 pre adult/student and discounts offered for seniors and military. I didn't get pictures while exploring with my grandkids, but it really is a fun little place to go explore. You can visit their website for more pictures and info. https://www. discoveryscienceplace.org

So much history in a small place. I will definitely go back. I love learning about The East Texas…read moreOil Boom!

One of the best small town museums I've ever visited. We were guided and assisted by Mrs. Osteen, a…read morefascinating and personable woman who volunteers at the museum. The Gaston Museum is a must-see in the Piney Woods.

The Norton is a gem. No, it doesn't have a bunch of big-name works, but there's a nice, broad…read morecollection across multiple eras and styles. There are certainly a few Charles Russell and Frederic Remington works, but also a nice Chagall and a host of others conducive to pondering. The Norton is not tiny, but is the kind of manageable size that allows one to savor a bit more. And it's free! The grounds are a second full attraction -- think of the best spot in town to sit and read. While we visited and enjoyed them in the winter, they are set up to be spectacular in the spring, with a host of azaleas and others in a rolling setting. Wonderful.

This art gallery has an extensive collection that blew us away. There was artwork ranging from…read moreEgyptian ruins to paintings by famous Thomas Moran, Bierstadt, Salvador Dali, etc. The botanical gardens are well kept however not currently in bloom since the weather is cooling down. The path around the gardens is tranquil nonetheless and open to the public. The museum is free, highly recommend donating on your way out. We will certainly be bringing out of town relatives back to this gem!