This car museum was very small, but really well done very professional displays dioramas and…read moreexhibits. They had some interesting cars a lot of Ford products some obscure Ford products from the 60s, as well as the ubiquitous muscle cars and 59 Cadillac convertible. The museum also had a second floor with baseball cards and memorabilia, however they have an unhealthy obsession with the Texas Rangers. Did I mention it was 45 minutes outside of Abilene, which is already outside of many cities. My only complaint is the overboard proselytizing.

It's amazing what you can find in a small town. Woody's dear wife built this gorgeous car museum in…read morehonor of her beloved husband. Saturday was their first annual car show. It was a HUGE success! So many beautiful cars showed up, they had to expand to the lot across the street. Yes, I saw plenty of cars I would love to have, and plenty I couldn't afford! The new addition to the museum is finished, and it's beautiful. If you're ever in Cross Plains, Texas you need to stop here. You'll love it, and entrance is free!

While researching the town, we were recommended this museum. It's a small-town museum, but there…read moreare some interesting things inside. The docent let us know how to walk around to see the exhibits, and then the elderly woman employee walked us over to the jail to tour it. Unfortunately, the air conditioning wasn't on, so I didn't last too long and didn't get to see the upper floor. It's a great deal to see both places for $5 per person. Parking is on the street.

For my husband and I it was 8 $ to go through both the museum and old jail. Staff was nice and…read morehappy to explain if you asked. Place was clean and very well organized and easy to follow. Loved the old cabins in the building. They do an excellent job of introducing you to local history. They had interactive stations for kids for Day of the Dead which was nice. We went because we wanted to see the old jail but I have to admit we really enjoyed the museum. As for the jail, how amazing of a building. It's worth the walk through. Peggy was our guide and she was very knowledgeable. For us the only limiting factor is that they are only open Thursday through Saturday. But I understand the reasoning. I just had to get creative with my schedule. I'm very glad I did.

Didn't realize the visiting hours for the museum had already come and gone by the time I arrived…read more Was wondering why no one else was there. I only say this because the front door to the art galleries was unlocked, and I helped myself to a leisurely look at the exhibits. Honestly, I probably wasn't supposed to be there, but I didn't know any better. After all that, I very much enjoyed looking around at the art work, as well as the grounds encompassing the buildings. For my next trip, I'll hopefully get better prepared for actual visiting hours. Until then, I'll consider it as a private viewing.

I can't say I'm a huge art fan, but Barnard's Mill, as in the property, has some pretty cool…read morehistory. Charles E. Barnard and Herman Quimby traded with the Indians between 1847 and 1855. Somewhere in there is even a story of of how Barnard traded with the Indians for a (captured) woman, who later became his wife. I highly recommend reading the Mill Museum info at the web address. The docents are super friendly and will take you through the building, which was bought by Richard Moore on the 2nd August 1979. He restored and furnished it with antiques from the Federal period to the Eastlake period (1775-1875). He established Barnard's Mill Art Museum in the old hospital addition and filled it with the art collection from the Fielder Foundation and art works of his private collection. A must see while in Glen Rose. PS. Did not make it inside on tis trip, as it's only open on weekends and we were here on a Tuesday.

A little spicier than Dr Salt, and a little better paid than Nurse Pepper…read more This is a lovely little treat, soda shop, nice place for kids to come and visit. Not to be confused with the actual product which I don't love. It's also a museum believe it or not! Dr. Pepper is a weird drink, and one which never really appealed to me for various reasons. It's not bad but it's not great. Like I said just weird. So when I first used to drink it, it tasted like medicine and chemicals, and honestly if I'm being straight up with you it still does. It's a bit like root beer but fresh homemade root beer has something special about it, a bottle of Dr P doesn't. They also make Snapple. Oh snap. Ple. Snapple used to be one of my favourite drinks in the world. I still like it quite a lot. The Lemon Tea was the first one I tried, age 16 in Washington DC wandering around at 7am in a bad part of town, but the Lemonade Tea took its place for awhile... I love both still but I guess I'm back on the lemon now though I used to drink this weekly and now it's less than annually. A lot of the flavours that I used to enjoy are now just bad, like Kool Aid, they probably always were but I was young and didn't know better, but I do think they have some good things going on, especially with the tea flavors. They're little on the sweet side, but you can still taste that tea and I do appreciate that. I have to give them a high rating for introducing me to lemon tea and being very symbolic of my love affair with America from the 1990s that never ended. They'd score 4 if not for that nostalgia factor.

the flavor is great however the soda seemed a bit like it had weak carbonation. the glass bottles…read moreare nice.

Most authentic creation evidence I've ever seen. Man walked with dinosaurs pre-noadic flood and…read morethey can prove it. Many exhibits and science as well as biblical evidence.

A very interesting experience filled with fossils, old scrolls, memories and even scientists doing…read moreresearch on fossils as we observed! One of the most fascinating things about this museum is the fossilized foot prints of what would have been considered the earliest known humans. They were massive and are said to have stood over 8.5 feet tall. I've always wanted to know what made beings grow so large and tall back then? Anywho, see that along with the bones of some of the largest amphibious and land based beings were a sight to be see in fairytale books.

Fred Harvey immigrated from England and founded the "Harvey Houses", a business that focused on…read morecleanliness, service, reasonable prices and good food with a touch of elegance. In 1914 the Harvey House in Brownwood was added to the Santa Fe Depot and restored in the 1990's. The uniformed "Harvey Girls" would serve up to 700 people at once in the large dining rooms. They lived in the top floor of the building with a typical bedroom restored and on display. Tracks behind the structures are used today with freight and passengers passing through on a regular basis. It is free and I recommend a visit, very interesting.

Stopped by here while visiting Brownwood. Beautifully restored antique house. Brownwood is a…read moresmall area so this was one of the things to do around town. Very nice but not much to see. Historic landmark so if you're passing through, make sure to stop by and bring your camera. Lots of football memorabilia, something to do with the history of the trains. Don't remember exactly what.

Log Cabin Village hosted Literacy Days with the FW library, so we got free entry and a Storytime in…read morethe Schoolhouse! My children especially enjoy visiting the Hands-On area, dressing up in clothes from the era and drawing water to name a few of the activities. As of the date of this review, the shop at the entrance/exit didn't carry the small-batch coffee grounds, but offered cold drinks and toys for purchase! Thank you for a very special visit :)

Very cool place! Historic and interactive. Truth be told some people live their jobs more than…read moreothers but fun nonetheless!

We were thoroughly surprised by the Mayborn Museum. It looks small but it offers so much for kids…read more The first floor is the museum and the second floor is interactive and mainly for kids. We spent the whole day here except going out for lunch as they offer re-entry. Check out the Design Lab and Lights and Sounds areas. We had the most fun there. Also, there are scavenger hunts all over the museum so keep your eyes open for those.

This is my second visit to the Mayborn Museum. It is an excellent museum for children of all ages…read more My earlier visit was about 4 years ago. Many of the interactive exhibits that would interest younger folks has been updated. Interactive exhibits is a big part of the museum exhibits. Very educational and fun. There is a room for Space X rocket technology and the relationship of Baylor University and Space X. Well worth a visit for all!

Man, if there is one thing to do when you visit Abilene, it has to be to come here and check out…read morethis unique museum. I was in town and killing time before meeting up with some people in the evening, and came across this as an option. I swung by and was thoroughly impressed. The young man behind the counter was friendly and walked me through where I'd be going and what I'd be seeing. I was the only one in the "next group" for the intro video, and he even delayed the start time since I ran to the restroom before roaming the grounds. They have an impressive display of artifacts ranging from early Texas all the way through the frontier days, including a very impressive array of historic guns towards the end. They have interactive kiosks and hologram displays where actors portray historical figures and tell "firsthand" accounts of what was experienced on the frontier, right out of the accounts left by those people beforehand. There's a second theater towards the end of the museum that's a lot more immersive. You have to rotate around in a swivel chair as the story is told from all around you, and there's lights and sound to really sell you on the experience-- all from the comfort of your air-conditioned chair. I don't plan on being back in Abilene anytime soon, but if I ever was back with friends, I'd take them here to check this place out.

Excellent displays of artifacts from the early days of Texas. Quality movies portraying how Texas…read morechanged and the demise of the buffalo. Very sad, but made way for cattle. Good coverage of the Native Americans and their culture. It was seriously the best kept museum I have seen. And many hands-on elements. Definitely worth a visit if in the area. The staff were very friendly as well!

We are a great experience at Mayborn Science Theater. We brought our 3 young boys. The ticket…read moreprices are very reasonable. We loved learned about space. It isn't traditional, as you have to buy tickets in person. There are no food or drinks aloud in the theater. And you want to sit near the top, or in the last three rows for the best views. The 360 degree theater was a fun, educational, and memorable outing.

We did the Queen laser light show! It was fun! We really enjoy the show! I plan on returning…read moreagain.