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.

Great small town museum. The annex has displays on Indians, the civil war, living in the Wild West,…read moreon up to modern days. A little bit of everything. Then the docent will take you across the street for a tour of the 1903 jail. Really neat. You could probably speed thru in about 45 minutes, but we spent about 2 1/2 hours. The $3 admission is well worth it.you should check this place out and then go down the street to the train museum. It's great also!

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.

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!

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!

I originally went here about 15 years ago. I wanted to go again since I was in the area again. I…read moreremember seeing some neat exhibits there, many items donated by locals. The museum is started as one couples' personal collection on their farm this collection includes gemstones, arrowheads, medical equipment, shells, a bar from a soda fountain, and other assorted nicknacks of all kinds. Including a collection of cat paraphernalia ("Hang in there baby" and Kuther posters), Hummels, and such. It is not as organized as I remember, but I highly recommended giving them a donation.

I was kind of bummed - I could have sworn the website said they had a permanent exhibit, including…read moreMo Willems' work among others we love. But alas, the museum is strictly traveling works. We went today and it was all pictures of black children's books, for Black History Month. There is a little gift shop full of *signed* children's books (signature for no extra charge). There are also a few reading areas with bins of books, so grab one and read to your kids! You'll find a Little Free Library just outside, which is awesome! Bring a book, take a book. :)

This place is a true gem. The NCCIL has world class…read moreexhibits and a lovely book store. We will be visiting as often as possible

I'm a sucker for history especially when it comes to institutions,prisons,insane asylum,hospitals…read more In this case,the old original Hood County Texas Stone jail house. This style is very indicative of what was built as counties were establishing their infrastructure back in the 1800s. This is a good one. Don't miss it,.

The judge rejected go back and forth with the judge the same day that charges school for economic…read morefav violations but because but because. The. The. Ghost

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.

Well done museum with interesting artifact and exhibits and active discover and scientific…read moreexamination ongoing! The facility is very well maintained and the folks were friendly and welcoming. They offer tours and teaching/discussion sessions . I was very impressed and would come back and stay longer next time (was there the last hour of the day). Note they are only open wed thu fri & sat.

If you're a country music fan, you have to stop here. Way more than we ever could have imagined…read more Ask for Rita, she is so knowledgeable and friendly. I'm attaching photos but there is so much to see.

Wow!! I was so impressed! They have so many beautiful pieces especially the costumes.read more