Children's Museums
Butler Longhorn Museum
📍 903 FM Rd 518 East, Kemah, TX 77565🌐 www.butlerlonghornmuseum.org
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Cultural heritage museum
- Focus
- Texas Longhorn legacy and Milby Butler's conservation efforts
- Location
- Kemah, Texas
- Collections
- Artifacts, historical exhibits, local art, scientific displays
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features exhibits dedicated to Milby Butler's efforts to save the Texas Longhorn breed from extinction
- The museum displays the history and development of the Texas Longhorn cattle breed from the 1800s to modern times, showing significant evolutionary changes in the breed
- The museum includes exhibits on local Galveston County history, early settlers, and the Chisolm Trail in addition to its primary Longhorn cattle focus
- The museum features a distinctive visual display with longhorn cattle horns prominently displayed throughout the exhibits
💬 What Visitors Say
- Request a guided tour from the knowledgeable staff - visitors praise the tour guides for their expertise about Texas Longhorns and the Butler family history, making the experience much more enriching than self-guided visits
- Allow at least 2-3 hours for your visit - multiple visitors mentioned spending two hours and still wanting more time to explore all the artifacts and exhibits thoroughly
- Don't miss the visual display of longhorn horns throughout the museum - visitors highlight this as a striking first impression and memorable feature of the exhibit
- This museum is ideal for both adults and children, combining local Galveston County history, the Chisholm Trail, and the fascinating story of how the Texas Longhorn breed developed from the 1800s to modern times
About Butler Longhorn Museum
Exhibits about the Longhorn cattle breed. Museum tracing the history of the Texas Longhorn cattle breed with Western artifacts, art & a video.
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