This museum is free and the Stanzel family is personally involved in overseeing its operations. The…read morefolks here were so welcoming and kind and offered personal tours. The museum is free and we were given fun little extras like small paper planes and pins along the tour. The museum itself is more extensive than one would realize and it's comprised of 2 buildings and the Stanzel family home. There is also a wonderful informational video that you're able to watch for background. We saw a number of model planes, marketing materials from back in the day and got to try a pretty neat flight simulator. If you're passing through, I'd highly recommend dropping by this lovely spot!

Wanda gave us a tremendous tour! She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of…read morethe Stanzel family. She spent a lot of time with us explaining the contents of the main museum, as well as the factory area and grandfather's restored home. She was a fount of information and factual data as well as intimate details. Outstanding work, she is to be highly commended! Thank you, Wanda!

13 Nov 2025 This is…read morean outstanding museum. There are areas of animal and nature photography, paintings, sculpture. Some or all the photographs are for sale. Then the nitty-gritty: saddles, spurs, horse whips, riding crops, chaps, cowboy hats, boots, etc. all the necessary tools for the cowboy. The staff is very well-versed. They can explain what each piece is used for and who were the best artisans. The souvenir shop is cute and chock full of Texan stuff. Cutest was a Texas-shaped shot glass. The museum will be undergoing expansion soon. Wow. Give it a visit when in Cuero.

This was the first museum we decided to visit while exploring Cuero. This is a well-curated museum…read morewith many beautiful displays of spurs, riding gear, and very informative displays about the cows and cattle industry. There is an upper level with a small portrait gallery but it's mainly for meetings. There is a movie you can watch and an ample gift store in the front of the museum. You can't take photography inside the gallery but it's still a nice walk through.

The Hemi Hideout is truly one of Texas' hidden gems! From the moment you walk in, you're amazed by…read morethe incredible collection of classic muscle cars, vintage neon signs, and nostalgic memorabilia. Every corner has something unique to admire, and it's obvious how much passion and attention to detail went into creating this amazing place.

Hemi Hideout is a true hidden treasure! I learned how it got yrs bane when we viewed the cars…read moreinside and were told stories behind every neon sign that had been found, purchased and hung. There are so many!!

Mom and I finally made it to the Memorial Museum. After paying our $5 (each) admission, we spent…read moreabout 45-minutes looking at all the exhibits. Not every exhibit dealt with Texas Independence. There is an amphitheater in the rear of the building, and a great reflection pool at the front of the museum. Definitely very worthwhile checking out the museum. While there, be sure to also check out the nearby Veterans Plaza and Horace Eggleston House.

I'm a huge history buff (especially when it comes to Texas and early American history.) So when I…read morefound out the original "Come and Take It" cannon was in Gonzales, you best believe I made a beeline for the museum. There are two wings, but it definitely feels smaller once you're inside than it looks from the outside. The other wing on the opposite side of the building houses artifacts documenting local life of the families in the community including jewelry, clothing, dolls, household equipment, etc. But of course - it's the cannon that everyone is there for. I'll start with the good: the cannon itself is super cool to see in person. It's a bit smaller than the dramatic image most of us likely have in our heads, but it's still incredibly interesting knowing it's the real deal. The story of how they authenticated it was actually one of the most interesting parts things I learned in the museum (which I'd been wondering that exact thing as I learned about its history before I got to that exhibit). That said - I did walk away a tad disappointed. Aside from the main display with the cannon and a few small exhibits and video, the museum quickly shifted into a general "war museum." There are guns, uniforms, and donated artifacts from local families. For a museum built around one of the most iconic symbols of Texas independence, I just expected little more storytelling, more context, and more artifacts from that era. if you're a history lover, it's worth a stop just to see the cannon. Just don't expect a full deep dive into the revolution. It's def more of a general walk through of local history but with one heck of a legendary artifact as its centerpiece.

We had such a great time with our docent, Naomi, who provided so much information about the Painted…read moreChurches of Schulenberg. We really enjoyed all the wonderful history; Naomi was like a walking encyclopedia! These churches are absolutely gorgeous and provide an atmosphere of reverence. After the tour, she suggested a great local spot for lunch and provided some recommendations for walking tours around town. We highly recommend the tour!

This is the best place to talk about the painted churches tour. We went with Travels by Brigette…read more About 40 of us on a tour bus. We picked up the tour guide at the chamber of commerce. She is of course from Schulenburg and was very knowledgeable about local history which was offered as we drove from church to church. We saw four churches with lunch at the Oakridge Restaurant in between. We actually have a painted church in San Antonio - Immaculate Heart of Mary. It's located on Urban Loop downtown. Anyway, these churches are beautiful. From the outside, you would not know what you are about to see on the inside. Beautiful colors, statuary, stained glass, all gorgeous. Worth the trip, about 120 miles from San Antonio out IH10 East.

Lovely displays in historic building. Especially enjoyed exhibit of Australian designer's fabric…read morepaintings and the winners of international quilt shows.

I wasn't sure what to expect upon coming here since I'm a novice sewer and not a quilter, but I was…read morehappy to see an entire building dedicated to intricate quilts, a library full of resources, and even a wing dedicated to crazy quilts. The building is a fully restored one with nice wood floors and an impressive main wing. There are three galleries to look at with the crazy quilt one being my favorite. The docents are very nice and attentive and the atmosphere is very chill and quiet. All in all, we were there for maybe 30 minutes because you are allowed to take photos, just no flash. There's a small gift shop and parking was pretty easy too. You're even next to a quilting shop.

Very disappointing experience. We had a birthday party after closing on a weekday and accidentally…read moreleft a few items behind that were used for decorations. With everyone rushing to close, we understand how things can be overlooked, but those items should not have been immediately discarded without giving us a chance to contact the business and retrieve them. A simple 1-2 day window or a quick notification would have shown basic courtesy and customer care. Unfortunately, this experience raised serious concerns about the business's sincerity, communication, and commitment to its customers. This is not an acceptable policy.

Grandkids (3 and 6) love this place . Hard to get them to leave after 1.5 hrs! They love the food…read moretruck and cabin. It has a different play setups than another one we go to in Ft Worth but they love that one too. They have good amount of toy items stocked up well too which I appreciate so no fighting over (enough dolls, food etc) please add in in Heights area! Worth the 30 min drive though here

3.5 This is a great…read morelittle museum for the little ones but not much here for adults. There's a room with live animals, fish and even bees. Then there's a hall with rocks and gemstones. Then there were some stuff animals, bones and replicas. The final section was local Texas history. It didn't take long to see it all. They were also setting up a née display so many displays were empty. Bathrooms are in the meeting Hal next door and parking was ample.

Fabulous place with fabulous people!!…read more They promote and preserve the Brazos Valley heritage and do a fantastic job presenting their artifacts! The exhibit openings are fun!! The expert presenters are interesting and informative! If you've not been you need to see this place!

This is a small museum with miniature trains and train memorabilia. The guide was very…read moreknowledgeable and told us about the models and took us out to the buildings and train car. It's not a large museum but it was a fun visit. It's also close to another museum and parking was pretty easy too. Kids will love it.

Amazing!! Love it. It's so beautiful, and the special Christmas is divine…read more 10/10 The host is such a nice person, is so kind

Thoughtful and beautiful displays mostly focusing on the LaSalle failed attempt at colonization…read more The artifact collection is amazing especially the cannons recovered from the failed Fort St Louis. The forensic reconstruction of those who perished along with their biographies was thought-provoking. The gift shop had many amazing books and the staff was both professional knowledgeable and friendly. Being able to visit a museum like this for absolutely free or just give a donation was an amazing delight.

I could not find this museum. The area my GPS lead me to was under construction and there was no…read moresign for the museum.