Museum of North Texas History, Wichita Falls

About Museum of North Texas History

Museum of North Texas History in Wichita Falls features handmade replicas of naval vessels, a scale replica of a Native American teepee, and Nat's Hats among its galleries. Visitors explore permanent and rotating exhibits covering cowboy culture, Native American heritage, diverse regional communities, military history, and aviation. The main museum occupies the historic Lindemann Building with the Ralph O. Harvey Jr. Exhibit Hall, Heritage Hall, and fifteen additional display rooms. A satellite exhibit called "Jenny to Jet" at the regional airport displays an authentic Curtiss JN4-D biplane from World War I and a T-38 jet trainer from Sheppard Air Force Base. The museum hosts "Bite of History," a lunch and learn series held throughout the year at various community locations. Educational programs and events bring history to life with food and music. General admission is five dollars for adults and two dollars for children. Recipients of Medicaid, Medicare, or SNAP benefits receive free admission through the Museums for All program, as verified at mntx.org.