This is more of a large field with old farm equipment than a real museum, but for the little ones,…read moreit's more than adequate. This time of year there is a pumpkin patch and lots of activities for them to do. Then as you walk deeper into the property there is a barn that has some museum-esque signs and explanations of the items inside. There was a tractor parade, of some kind, when we were there so it was loud, and a lot of tractors for the kids to watch driving around. All in all, it took 20 minutes to see most of it. There's a large parking lot so parking wasn't too bad.

Nestled in Boerne City Park, we headed here for another geocaching adventure. The site lists a…read moreprice but we didn't pay anything - we were able to open the fence door and walk in the area where a lot of the old machinery was placed. Mind you, we were caching first; however, we did stop and take notice of a lot of the stuff that was out there. There were a couple of machines we were trying to figure out - we even stopped and tried to look up some of the machines on our phones to get a better grasp at what we were looking at. We did have to take note that there were a few hornet's nests among the hidden areas of the old equipment too.

I saw that they are having an event this past Saturday for the 250 America birthday celebration. I…read moredecided to go check it out since we were headed to Bandera. They do have a Groupon which is more than half price. The lady was very welcoming and sweet. We were inside the museum and she would call us telling us what performance is starting outside. There is really cool and interesting pieces to admire. We made our way out to the back. They were serving complimentary hot dogs, chips, lemonade and a cake to celebrate. The time when we were there seems all the locals were there. All attention was on us. From getting up to give us their seat to asking us where we are from to ask if we would like more food. It made us feel so special! I had couple of questions on where to find places they did not hesitate to answer and even call each other to get me more information. It was a real memorable morning a this museum!

Relatively small but well run and effortlessly charming museum. Frontier Times is just a couple…read moreblocks outside of downtown Bandera, and contains a wealth of items mostly from the Old West up though the early 20th Century. It's a really great display of Americana. One of the rooms is sure to please any dedicated equestrian as it contains several beautifully crafted saddles and sets of riding gear. Other rooms house collections of old books (*everybody* carried a Bible back then), pictures of family relatives long gone, Wurlitzer-style pipe organs, long-gone paper currencies, even a pair of stuffed cougars named Charlie and Sally! While there we also adopted *cough cough* a stuffed longhorn which was promptly named 'Chisholm'. Since there was also an art exhibit going on, we got a chance to watch a couple big-name Western scene painters like Jack Moss and David Godfrey at work. Definitely worth a visit the next time you're in Bandera!

This is a very nice museum in the Texas Hill Country. We had attempted to come here once before but…read moreit had been closed. We were happy that on this attempt we were able to go inside and see the gallery. The price is $7 a person unless you are a first responder or military. The docent did a good job of explaining the layout of the museuem and pointed out some interesting facts about the building itself as well. There are a few different sections of the library such as the painting galleries, the open floor in the beginning and the Texas history section where children can explore and interact with the exhibits. It's not a large museum but there were a lot of paintings and statues to look at. Definitely recommended. Parking is easy and there are also statues outside as well.

I suppose that as a born and bred Texan I should be ashamed to admit that I don't care for western…read moreart--well, I'm not; I just don't care for it. As I child I was inundated with images of cowboys fighting Indians which disturbed me as I'm a member of the Nez Perce Tribe. And then there were pictures of cowboys sitting by the campfire, riding the range, sitting atop a bucking horse--on and on and on. Ho Hum! So it was with some trepidation that I went with a friend to the MOWA today. He is an artist and I went mainly for the purpose of listening to him comment on the finer points of the art--shading, lighting, etc. And I was ready to see row after row of heroic cowboys slaughtering the heathen Redskin. What I found was pleasantly surprising. Yes, Native Americans were well represented, but in only one sculpture was there the typical cowboy and Indian fight. In fact, one large painting portraying the Native American ceremony of Summoning the Buffalo was as moving as it was beautiful as I remember participating in such a ceremony with I was a child. The collection is not vast but the quality of all the artwork was excellent; they were framed artfully and lit properly. Of particular interest was a wagon made by the Studebaker company--yes, the same Studebaker that generations later produced automobiles. And there are docents ready and willing to add greatly to your experience. No need to go on a group tour; these folks are there every day to make the West come alive. A word needs to be said about the building. It was the last public project designed by the noted architect, O'Neil Ford whose well-known projects in San Antonio consisted of La Villita, the Tower of Americas and Trinity University to name a few. While the exterior is indeed stunning with its heavy wooden beams and stacked limestone retaining walls, the interior has 23 boveda domes made of lightweight Mexican brick (a sample is available for handing). As you can see from the attached photo, the domes are art in themselves. So the next time you're in Kerrville--or like me, a resident--do visit the Museum of Western Art. Take it from one who doesn't particularly care for the genre--you'll enjoy it.

Nice little tour of the property with a lot of rich history. The restoration work is really…read morebeautiful. Nice thing to do as you walk around town. They are only open for tours on Tue/Thurs so plan accordingly. Worth it!

I've lived in Kerrville for over 16 years but have never visited the Mansion. Hearing of the…read morespecial Christmas tours this week, a friend and I decided to go. This special tour benefited the Hill Country Youth Orchestra; having played in the San Antonio Youth Orchestra, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to make a small donation and take a tour to boot. As expected, the Mansion was decorated for the season; the garlands wrapped around the banisters were particularly beautiful. We started on the second floor, which resembles a large ballroom, with a short video presentation on the history of the place and its occupants throughout the years. A short presentation by a docent followed whereupon we were free to look around to our hearts content. Then it was down to the first floor where the two highlights were a beautiful parquet floor and a chandelier which was an original fixture of the building. There were hand-blown bulbs of colored glass which, unfortunately, could not be lit lest they burst. Then it was into the kitchen for cookies and wassail; those who wished could step out into the garden with its beautiful hand-crafted fountain. Of particular interest was a glass-pane door flanked by two large pineapple statues, the symbol in the South of hospitality. If you're in Kerrville, try to avail yourself of a tour of the wonderful home, especially if you have children with you. They can see first hand what life was like more than a century ago and come away with memories of this beautiful place.

I just have to take a moment to shout out Wonder Chamber Selfie Museum I had been here before with…read moremy daughter but when talking about the selfie museum a young lady close to my daughter has been going through a really difficult time. She's a high school senior currently experiencing homelessness, and her mom wasn't able to celebrate her birthday this year.. As someone who runs a nonprofit, I reached out to a few places hoping someone would be willing to help make her day special. When I say they were absolutely amazing, I mean that with my whole heart. They were kind, welcoming, and so accommodating. They helped create a beautiful space where she and her friends could celebrate, laugh, and just be young for a moment. And listen... it wasn't just pictures. It was joy, confidence, and memories. Watching these girls light up, feel beautiful, and enjoy themselves in such a fun, creative environment meant everything. You could literally see their spirits lift. Everybody deserves to feel special, especially on their birthday and especially a young woman pushing through life and still showing up and doing her best. Because of this experience, I will always support and recommend them. If you're looking for a place that brings fun, creativity, and positive energy, this is definitely a spot you should check out

I would say the pricing is steep for the experience. There are definitely some cute photo ops…read more However, it wasn't as interactive as I hoped. The diner was very cool but the juke box wasn't working. The candy room could use a bit more whimsy. I appreciate the vision but it could use some more pizazz. More embellishments, more interactive moments. Just needs more for the price.

My brother and I had a wonderful time celebrating his birthday at the Texas Transportation Museum…read more With multiple trains to enter and explore, if you're a railroad enthusiast, whether young or old, you'll have a great time. Exploration at your own pace. A short train ride, topped off with a model train exhibit. Like one of the many volunteers said, "it's no fun adulting." Trains

The people there are all very friendly and helpful. I liked it so much there that I'm now a…read morevolunteer.

This is a very well-curated gallery with a wide range of styles and interesting pieces. I…read moreespecially enjoyed the giant bronze eagle near the front. They are very friendly and allow photography. They even have a 3d tour of the gallery through their website. Parking can be hard at peak times, but there is street parking and a lot around the corner.

Love this place!!! I did not think Kerrville would have this kind of art... Some of these artist…read moreare big names. Really surprised. You should check it out.

You will thrill with the selection at COSAS for Mexican folk art. It is probably the best selection…read more- second to the Folk Art museum in Santa Fe New Mexico, (which is spectacularly off the charts) BUT here it is a store, NOT a museum so everything is for sale. From artist Hortensia Bueno in Mexico City to renowned folk artist from all over Mexico: Puebla, Michiocan, Taxco-their selection is incredible.

Imagine walking into a Mercado in Mexico and that's what Cosas is. There is furniture, ceramics,…read moreclothes, decor, and Mexican trinkets to name a few. Everything is more than doubled compared to the prices in Mexico. You are better off taking a shopping trip to Mexico and saving a few bucks!