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Panhandle Plains Historical Museum

 
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The Basics

Address
2503 Fourth Avenue
City
Canyon
State
Texas
Zip Code
79015
Telephone
806-651-2244
Website
www.panhandleplains.org
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Visited
227
Relevant Time Periods
  • Old West
Fee?
Yes
Latitude
34.979822
Longitude
-101.915793
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About This Site:


 
 
The largest history museum in Texas.
 
Included in the permanent collection are the feather headdress and Winchester Model 1873 rifle that belonged to Comanche leader Quanah Parker, a rifle belonging to Charles Goodnight and a 1903 Ford Model A (one of the oldest autos in existence). The museum also houses a number of temporary special exhibits such as an exhibit on legendary firearms maker Samuel Colt, The History of Broadcast and an exhibit revolving around a Kiowa indian's sketchbook from Ft. Marion.
 
Hours:
Summer:
June - August
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. till 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. till 6 p.m.
Winter:
September - May
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. till 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. till 6 p.m.
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
 
Admission:
$7 – Adults
$6 – Seniors (65+)
$6 – Groups (20+)
$3 – Children (4-12 yrs)
Children under 3 years – FREE

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