MAIN LAND MUSEUM OF TEXAS CITY

TEXAS CITY, TX

The Mainland Museum of Texas City is a historical museum located in Texas City, Texas. The museum aims to preserve and exhibit the rich history of Texas City and surrounding areas. It was founded in 1994 and is housed in a former church building that dates back to the 1920s.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from the early settlement of the area to the impact of World War II. Visitors can explore the history of local industries such as oil refining, shipping, and fishing, as well as the cultural and social history of the region. The museum also has a collection of artifacts and photographs that document the devastating effects of the 1947 Texas City explosion, one of the worst industrial accidents in US history.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Mainland Museum of Texas City hosts temporary exhibits and educational programs throughout the year. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free. It is run by a team of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of Texas City and educating visitors about its rich past.

MAIN LAND MUSEUM OF TEXAS CITY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TEXAS CITY TX. US MID #8404801605

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 4096435799
• website: http://www.texas-city-tx.org

MAINLAND MUSEUM OF TEXAS CITY
409 6TH ST N
TEXAS CITY
TX
77590-7854

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