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Visitor tip
Engage with the friendly and knowledgeable staff members on-site. Visitors consistently mention that staff provide valuable context and fascinating details about the Billy the Kid story and military memorabilia that enhance the experience significantly.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the compelling evidence about Billy the Kid's possible final burial location in Hico. Combine your museum visit with a trip to see the alleged burial site nearby—multiple visitors noted this as a meaningful extension of the experience.
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History enthusiasts and Old West fans will find the most value here. If you're familiar with pop culture references like the movie 'Young Guns,' the museum includes photos and memorabilia connecting Hollywood to the Billy the Kid legend.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Location
- Hico, Texas
- Focus
- Billy the Kid legend and Brushy Bill Roberts claim
- Admission
- Donation-based ($5+ suggested)
- Highlights
- Military memorabilia, Billy the Kid artifacts, local history collection
What visitors say
It's not real big, but it was a very interesting visit. There is a lot to read and you may change some thought about the outcome of Billy the kid.
I'm a huge old west fan, grew up surrounded by the movies, shows, books, and stories. If like me, you're a wild west enthusiast you need to check out the Billy the Kid Museum. And even if you're not really into the old west time period,…
My wife heard about the Billy the Kid Museum so we made a day drip to Hico to check it out. The woman inside was super friendly and was a wealth of information. Being an Air Force veteran, I appreciate all of the military items they…
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Did You Know?
- The museum houses compelling evidence supporting the claim that Billy the Kid (Henry McCarty) may have survived and lived in Hico, Texas under the assumed name Brushy Bill Roberts, challenging the popular narrative of his death by Pat Garrett
- The museum operates on a donation-based model with a suggested minimum of $5 per person and requires visitors to sign a guest book upon entry
- The museum features a substantial collection of military memorabilia and historical artifacts from local veterans, in addition to its Billy the Kid exhibits
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