Museum of North Texas History

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The Museum of North Texas History in Wichita Falls, Texas depicts the history of the area with exhibits, pictures, clothing and artifacts, [1] striving to show the rich heritage of north Texas and how it is relevant today. [2] Permanent exhibits include the Bill English Military Collection, the Heritage Hall which is home to an amazing collection of western hats known as "Nat's Hats," old Medical equipment, the Mary Thomas Doll & Toy Collection, and, at the Wichita Falls Regional Airport, the Jenny to Jets Exhibit which runs from an old Jenny biplane to a modern T-38 jet trainer of Sheppard Air Force Base. [3] [4]

With the closure of the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum across town in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum of North Texas History agreed to take responsibility for that collection. [5] The Museum is inventorying the collection in place, and expects to finish by the end of 2021. [5]

Admission is free. [2]

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References

  1. "Wichita Falls: Museum of North Texas History". Texas Lakes Trail. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Museum of North Texas History". City of Wichita Falls. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. "Permanent Collections". Museum of North Texas History. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  4. "Jenny to Jet Exhibit". Museum of North Texas History. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Museum of North Texas History to preserve contents of Wichita Falls Railroad Museum". P.J. Green, TexomasHomepage.com, March 2, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.

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