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!

Beautiful grounds and the adjacent water tower is like nothing I've ever seen at historic mansion!read more

We were here during our visit to Lake Palestine. We found this local historic house that in Tyler…read moreis attraction. During our visit, we saw the art festival is in progress. Due to the festival, the parking is kind of full. The entrance for the historic house is free. Donation is encouraged. This two storey house is colonial style. It turn Smith County. The house was build 1859. Overall the house visit only need 1/2 hour. We took one hour. There are some welcome clerk dress in old colonial time. At this visit, I learn different styles of stitching for the quilt. It is very colorful. The best spot for the picture is at the front with the columns. The other spot is the curve wood rail stair case.

This place is deplorable. It's so dusty in here, I couldn't even go in to see the art. I don't know…read moreif it's the carpet, or the ventilation system, or what, but it smells very old, dusty and unhealthy. Even the staff complain of frequent respiratory symptoms, just sitting there at the desk all day. You know, if you're going to call yourself a museum (and charge admission!), you have to meet certain standards - like breathability in your building!!! This place would be a joke if it weren't so disappointing. Oh, Tyler... Tyler, Tyler, Tyler... First your miserable, wretched loop of nothing but strip malls, chain restaurants and parking lots; then your frustrating, pathetic library... and now this. It's sad.

So what do Norman Rockwell, collage genius Lance Letscher and the Illuminated Bible have in common?…read moreThey were all on exhibit at the little ol' TMA. (Forgive the terrible intro...) Admittedly, as an art teacher and painter, I am always in support of museums, no matter how dinky, in small towns. But the TMA is a great space and hosts some fantastic exhibits each year. It's tucked away on the Tyler Junior College campus, and its nondescript exterior hides a lovely cafe area, three ample gallery spaces and a cute patio area with fountain and outdoor sculptures. It's never expensive and hosts several fun events throughout the year. Best of all, somehow the TMA manages to get their hands on some truly stellar pieces... the collection of art books by Letscher a couple years ago was one of the best I've seen (take it from a former Dallas- and Paris-resident). I wish their website were more information and interactive and that they were more visible in the community, but the TMA is without a doubt one of the hidden jewels of Tyler. And when you're done there, wander across the street to the TJC art department to see their rotating exhibits..

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.

It is a cool needed museum. It covers more than just aviation. It includes sections of periods of…read morehistory, wars, equipment, memorials,simulations a library snd much more. The planes outside are fascinating and show the changes in history and technology. The docents are very knowledgeable and patient. Take your time and stroll through it. Lots of memorials and one of a kind pieces. Great photo ops too. It has a small gift shop area. In the same building is a cafe with good food. If you like travel, history and/ or planes this is a great stop. Limited days and hours do check their website.

It is a great military and aviation museum. If you haven't been there you are missing out on a…read moregreat museum.

It's always hit or miss regarding what you're going to encounter in small city and town museums…read more I was in downtown Tyler on business and just happened to park across the street from this building. Upon investigation I found a nice young lady that told me about the small local history museum,the building and some Tyler history. Very knowledgeable and much appreciated. She pointed out this building was originally an Andrew Carnegie Library. I love the story about his magnanimous philanthropy effort that built libraries across the country Glad I found this one.

Great place to visit, especially if your interested in local history. If your interested in…read moreresearching your family history from Smith County, be sure to check out their archives. A great selection of artifacts on display chronicling Smith County History.

When I was in Japan, I liked trains and railways. Here in Texas, I need to drive. Once upon a time,…read morerails were the most important transportation in Texas. I saw the legacy here. I arrived on Friday, June 12th, 2021 around noon. I was looking for the entrance. Someone told me " it is close on Fridays.'. But I could open the door. A man greeted me. It was free admission. I really liked the collection items. But the exhibition spaces were too small. He put a lot of collections here. He needs to organize the collections and exhibitions. This museum is located around the downtown area. You will see the legacy of Texas rails. Good old days!

Perfect place for our 2 year old to visit. He enjoyed all the trains. The gentleman that was at the…read moreplace was very knowledgeable about the history and about the memorabilia of trains and photos. Great for a rainy day.

This museum is nowhere near where the map takes you. Make sure to call for directions.read more

The Chandler Texas Museum and Visitors Center is a "must see" destination for anyone visiting…read moreChandler who has an interest in the history of Chandler Texas. They have 2 historic buildings that were relocated to a convenient and well maintained, beautiful setting as you enter town. Excellent displays and artifacts in addition to historic photos and exhibits. Nancy, the curator has a wealth of knowledge of all of the displays and is a lifetime resident and descendent of the original founders of Chandler Texas. Be sure to allow plenty of time to see all of the terrific moments from the past. Enjoy!