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Visitor tip
Request a detailed tour from the curator or volunteer staff (Chip Riggins, Russell, or Donald Swanson). Reviews consistently praise their in-depth historical knowledge about Fort Clark, the indigenous tribes, and rare artifacts - this significantly enhances the experience.
Visitor tip
Plan time to explore the entire Fort Clark grounds beyond the museum. The buildings are well-maintained, the surrounding area features wildlife (large deer herds), and there are hiking trails available on the property.
Visitor tip
If interested in deeper historical research, contact Museum Curator Chip Riggins directly for specialized inquiries about Fort Clark's military history, German POW history (WWII), and artifacts from the Lipan Indians and Black Seminoles.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Hours
- Saturday & Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm
- Admission
- $2 donation recommended
- Focus
- Fort Clark military history and Native American heritage
What visitors say
I was on the way out to Seminole Canyon and happened to see a billboard for Fort Clark: the fort itself is really cool, with all kinds of interesting stuff, and Mel was gracious enough to come open the museum even though I came by…
The cost is two dollars per person. You can pay in cash or download a code on the left side of the donation box checkout. A cowboy greeted us and gave us a very detailed explanation of the museum. We loved the attention and the time he…
Informative tour. Rare museum pieces. The curator gives excellent tours❤️🙏
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Did You Know?
- Fort Clark Museum houses artifacts from German POWs who were imprisoned at the fort during WWII, including a painting by Sebastian Kantner, an Afrika-Korps soldier
- The museum documents the history of Black Seminoles and Lipan Indians who served as frontier guards in the 1870s at Fort Clark
- Fort Clark was deactivated in 1946 but most of its original buildings remain in good condition and are well-maintained
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