COLLIN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM

MCKINNEY, TX

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The Collin County History Museum in McKinney, TX, is a non-profit museum dedicated to preserving the history of Collin County. The museum was founded in 1973 by a local group of history enthusiasts who wanted to create a place to showcase the rich history of the county. The museum offers a variety of activities and exhibits including a permanent exhibit on the history of Collin County, temporary exhibits that change throughout the year, a research library, and public programs.

The museum is housed in a historic building on the corner of Virginia and Tennessee Streets in downtown McKinney. The building was constructed in 1877 by the McKinney Town Company and has served as a library, a post office, and a bank. The museum features several historic artifacts and photographs, as well as interactive displays about the county's history.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs, such as lectures, workshops, and field trips. The museum also serves as a resource for local schools and universities, providing research materials and offering educational programs for students.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm, and admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to donate to help support the museum's mission. The museum relies on donations to continue preserving the history of Collin County and providing educational programs to the community.

COLLIN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MCKINNEY TX. US MID #8404800941

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact COLLIN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM

COLLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
300 E VIRGINIA ST
MCKINNEY
TX
75069-4325

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COLLIN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800941
Name COLLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name COLLIN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 521093455
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 48,279
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.197969, -96.612816
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 085
US Census Tract: 030702
US Census Block: 4056