Children's Museums
Brookshire's Wildlife Museum
📍 6970 Arbor Ridge Drive, Tyler, TX 75703🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- 150 wildlife species, 10-foot polar bear, African lions, 1920s Country Store replica
- Admission
- Free (reservation required)
- Duration
- About 30 minutes
💡 Did You Know?
- Completely free admission for all ages, operated as a community service by Brookshire Grocery Company
- Features a 10-foot tall preserved polar bear in a realistic wildlife diorama, one of the museum's signature exhibits
- Displays a replica 1920s Country Store with historical grocery pricing and operational details from 100 years ago
- Houses 150 preserved mammals, reptiles, fowl and aquatic species from North America, Arctic and African regions
- Accommodates groups up to 30 people simultaneously, with capacity for larger school and community group tours by arrangement
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book your reservation online in advance as required, but arrive 15 minutes early to potentially start your tour sooner
- Plan for a 30-minute tour of the main wildlife exhibits, but budget extra time to explore the replica 1920s Country Store exhibit which visitors find surprisingly detailed and educational about historical grocery operations and pricing
- Request a tour guide when booking—multiple reviewers highlighted that guides are available upon request and add significant educational value beyond self-guided viewing
- This is completely free and maintained as a community service, making it an excellent value for families; no membership needed, no hidden costs
- Young children will enjoy hunting for interactive elements like the four hidden monkeys throughout the exhibits; the lifelike taxidermy, including the 10-foot polar bear, is impressive but can seem very realistic to small kids
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