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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Old Nacogdoches University building charted by Texas Republic in 1845, completed in 1859, it was…read moreused as a Confederate hospital during the Civil War, or as the local calls it, War between the States. Free admission, but you can donate. The guide is very friendly, I really enjoyed the experience and history behind it. Don't forget the ring the bell!

In the first line of your intro, the word "chartered" is misspelled as "charted". I look for things…read morelike that!

Nice spot in downtown Tyler. Our 3 1/2 yo loved the place. Good interactive displays that even the…read moreadults enjoyed

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!

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.

It's beautiful and very well maintained, but overly pretentious and off putting staff. It's…read moreprivately owned and charges nothing, so they can enforce whatever strict rules they please. I have a vintage film camera that's special to me and my husband, we took it all around Europe together, even into the Louvre! I hadn't planned on taking any pictures (it doesn't even have a flash on it it's very old) but I didn't want to leave it in the car because the heat can ruin the film. I got snapped at and had to leave it in a closet at the front. Then when we left, "oh, you can't take that camera in the gardens either". Dude. Let me tell you something, "art gallery" of Shreveport, you are not that special. Whatever art you have here, is not worth being so obnoxiously pompous that people never want to come back. You are a tiny cockroach of the art world. And reading other reviews where you've been so protective of it that it turns people off from actually enjoying anything, large groups and little kids, makes it even less special. A simple "no photography allowed, sorry" would be enough to let me know I can't use my camera. My camera that took a photo of the Mona Lisa but can't be allowed NEAR whatever motel art y'all have. And I can't take it into the gardens either?Welcome to 2026, where everyone has a camera. Get over yourselves.

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.