100 attractions

Free things to do in Texas

98 Texas attractions you can walk into for nothing, and 2 more with a free day or evening open to everyone.

Not a coupon list. A venue is here only if its own website says admission is free, or names a regular free day that anyone can use. Free-for-some offers — residents, military, EBT cardholders, children — stay on the venue’s own page under “If you qualify”, because they are savings, not free days.

Always free

98 attractions, by region.

Free in Dallas–Fort Worth

25

African American Museum of Dallas, from its own website

African American Museum of Dallas

Dallas

Open: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday Closed: Sunday and Monday

Checked September 30, 2026

The venue says: “Admission | FREE — No tickets required” — aamdallas.org, checked September 30, 2026

Allen Heritage Center, from its own website

Allen Heritage Center

Allen

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free.” — allenheritage.org, checked September 29, 2026

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, from its own website

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Fort Worth

Sunday noon–5 p.m., Tuesday–Wednesday, Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Closed Monday

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free. The experience is priceless.” — cartermuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

Cedar Hill Museum of History, from its own website

Cedar Hill Museum of History

Cedar Hill

Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Checked October 1, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free” — cedarhillmuseum.org, checked October 1, 2026

Comanche County Museum, from its own website

Comanche County Museum

Comanche

Thursday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free to all visitors.” — comanchecountytxmuseum.com, checked September 30, 2026

Dallas Museum of Art, from its own website

Dallas Museum of Art

Dallas

Wednesday–Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Because we believe that art is a gift meant for all, general admission to the Dallas Museum of Art is FREE.” — dma.org, checked September 29, 2026

Doss Heritage and Culture Center, from its own website

Doss Heritage and Culture Center

Weatherford

Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Thursday 10am–8pm

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “The museum is FREE to visit.” — dosscenter.org, checked September 29, 2026

Fair Park, from its own website

Nov 6 – 8 · DIY CON

Fair Park

Dallas

Open from 6a - 10p

Checked September 21, 2026

The venue says: “Fair Park is free to the general public.” — fairparkdallas.com, checked September 29, 2026

Farmersville Heritage Museum, from its own website

Farmersville Heritage Museum

Farmersville

Thursday and Friday 10 AM - 2 PM, first Saturday of the month 10 AM - 2 PM

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Free admission and parking.” — farmersvilleheritagemuseum.com, checked September 30, 2026

Interurban Railway Museum, from its own website

Interurban Railway Museum

Plano

Tue–Thu 11:00 am–04:00 pm, Fri 10:30 am–04:00 pm, Sat 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “The Interurban Railway Museum, operated by the [Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc.](http://www.planoconservancy.org/) and owned by the City of Plano, is a FREE history museum” — interurbanrailwaymuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

JN Long Cultural Arts Center, from its own website

JN Long Cultural Arts Center

Cleburne

Tue.-Sat.: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sun. & Mon.: Closed

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Thanks to our generous sponsors, admission to the JN Long Cultural Arts Center is FREE.” — jnlongculturalarts.org, checked September 29, 2026

Keller Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm, from its own website

Sep 21 – Oct 31 · Keller Pumpkin Patch

Keller Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm

Keller

Monday through Saturday, 7am to 6pm

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Admission is FREE” — landscapesystems.com, checked September 30, 2026

Layland Museum of History, from its own website

Layland Museum of History

Cleburne

Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “FREE Admission!” — cleburne.net, checked September 29, 2026

Mary Kay Museum, from its own website

Mary Kay Museum

Addison

Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Free Admission” — marykayglobal.com, checked September 30, 2026

Plano African American Museum, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Sep 12 – Oct 30 · EMMITT TILL....... A CONVERSATION

Plano African American Museum

Plano

Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “*Admission is FREE” — planoafricanamericanmuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum, from its own website

Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum

Roanoke

Wednesday–Saturday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, Friday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, Sunday–Tuesday closed

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Admission Free!” — roanoketexas.gov, checked September 30, 2026

Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum, from its own website

Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum

Rockwall

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “ADMISSION IS FREE” — rockwallcountymuseum.com, checked September 29, 2026

Sid Richardson Museum, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

May 2 – Apr 30 · RUSSELL'S RETREAT: Summers At Glacier National Park

Sid Richardson Museum

Fort Worth

Monday – Thursday: 10AM – 5PM, Friday: 10AM – 8PM, Saturday: 10AM – 5PM, Sunday: 12PM – 5:00PM

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Admission to the Museum is always free” — sidrichardsonmuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

Spellman Museum of Forney History

Forney

Wednesday 11AM–6PM, Thursday 11AM–8PM, Friday 11AM–6PM, Saturday 11AM–6PM

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Museum admission is free for all visitors.” — historicforney.org, checked September 30, 2026

Stephenville Historical House Museum, from its own website

Stephenville Historical House Museum

Stephenville

Wed-Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 1 pm – 5 pm

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Free Admission” — stephenvillemuseum.com, checked September 30, 2026

Texas Baptist Historical Collection, from its own website

Texas Baptist Historical Collection

Waco

Monday through Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “There is no charge to visit.” — texasbaptists.org, checked September 29, 2026

Texas Sculpture Garden, from its own website

Texas Sculpture Garden

Frisco

Outside artwork: Open daily dawn till dusk. Interior artwork open weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “The Sculpture Garden is free to the public.” — texassculpturegarden.org, checked September 29, 2026

The Ditch Water Discovery Center, from its own website

The Ditch Water Discovery Center

Stephenville

Open dawn to dusk

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “The Ditch Water Discovery Center is a free 3-acre educational facility” — exploretheditch.org, checked September 30, 2026

The Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture and Museum and Visitors Center, from its own website

The Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture and Museum and Visitors Center

Irving

Wednesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is always free” — irvingarchivesandmuseum.com, checked September 29, 2026

Vintage Car Museum and Event Center, from its own website

Vintage Car Museum and Event Center

Weatherford

Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “Museum Admission is FREE!” — vintageweatherford.com, checked September 29, 2026

Free in the Houston region

22

Art Museum of Southeast Texas, from its own website

Art Museum of Southeast Texas

Beaumont

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm, Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sunday: Noon – 5pm

Checked October 1, 2026

The venue says: “admission is always free” — amset.org, checked October 1, 2026

Beaumont Botanical Gardens, from its own website

Beaumont Botanical Gardens

Beaumont

Dawn until Dusk

Checked October 2, 2026

The venue says: “Free Admission • Free Parking” — bbgtx.org, checked October 2, 2026

Brenham Fire Museum, from its own website

Brenham Fire Museum

Brenham

Fridays 11 am – 3 pm and Saturdays 11 am – 2 pm

No offer on their site

The venue says: “is free entry” — visitbrenhamtexas.com, checked September 29, 2026

Chappell Hill Lavender Farm, from its own website

Chappell Hill Lavender Farm

Brenham

Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-2, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-4 (March-November)

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free.” — chappellhilllavender.com, checked September 29, 2026

Dutch Windmill Museum, from its own website

Dutch Windmill Museum

Nederland

Mon. – Sat. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sun. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Individual admission is free, although donations are welcomed.” — nederlandtx.com, checked September 30, 2026

Edison Museum, from its own website

Edison Museum

Beaumont

Tuesday–Friday 9 am–2 pm; Saturday–Monday Closed

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “Free Admission” — edisonmuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

Galveston County Museum, from its own website

Galveston County Museum

Galveston

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 AM to 4 PM

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “The Galveston County Museum, a free museum” — galvestoncountyhistory.org, checked September 29, 2026

Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm, from its own website

Holiday Acres Christmas Tree Farm

Manvel

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “No charge for admission!” — theholidayacres.com, checked September 30, 2026

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, from its own website

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Houston

7 am – 7:30 pm, daily (March-October); 7 am – 6 pm, daily (November-February)

Checked September 25, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free!” — houstonarboretum.org, checked September 29, 2026

Houston Museum of African American Culture, from its own website

Houston Museum of African American Culture

Houston

Wednesday - Saturday, 11AM - 6PM

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “General Admission: Always Free, Donations Accepted” — hmaac.org, checked September 29, 2026

Humble Museum, from its own website

Humble Museum

Humble

Wednesday–Friday 11 am–6 pm, Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday Noon–4 pm

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Thanks to the generosity of the City of Humble and our other donors, the Humble Museum is always FREE.” — humblemuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

League City Historical Society, from its own website

League City Historical Society

League City

Thursday 1pm to 5pm, Friday 1pm to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free but donations are appreciated, and go towards the maintenance and upkeep of our structures and programs” — leaguecityhistory.org, checked September 30, 2026

Nature Discovery Center, from its own website

Nature Discovery Center

Bellaire

Park: 5:00 am-9:30 pm daily. Discovery Room: Tue-Fri 1-5:30 pm, Sat-Sun hours vary seasonally

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Visiting our nature park and our Discovery Rooms is free, but donations are always welcome!” — naturediscoverycenter.org, checked September 30, 2026

Pumpkin Patch at Asbury Church, from its own website

Pumpkin Patch at Asbury Church

Pasadena

Sun. 12:30 PM–Dusk, Mon.–Fri. 2:30 PM–Dusk, Sat. 9:30 AM–Dusk

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Entry to the patch is always free” — asbury.cc, checked September 30, 2026

Sea Center Texas, from its own website

Sea Center Texas

Lake Jackson

Tue - Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Admission is Free.” — tpwd.texas.gov, checked October 1, 2026

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, from its own website

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

Orange

Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free of charge” — shangrilagardens.org, checked September 30, 2026

Temple To The Brave, from its own website

Temple To The Brave

Beaumont

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “No admission fees.” — templetothebrave.org, checked September 29, 2026

Texas Baptist Historical Museum, from its own website

Texas Baptist Historical Museum

Brenham

Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “There is no charge to visit.” — texasbaptists.org, checked September 29, 2026

The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Oct 8 · Music at the McFaddins' Outdoor Concert featuring Curse and the Cure

The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum

Beaumont

Tuesday to Saturday: 9 AM to 2:30 PM, Sunday: 12 PM to 2:30 PM

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “The McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers admission-free tours of the Historic Home, Carriage House, and Gardens” — mcfaddin-ward.org, checked September 29, 2026

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Oct 24 · Visionary Performance Series: The Residents - Eskimo Live!

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

Houston

Wednesday - Sunday 10am-4pm

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Thanks to the generous support of Saint Arnold Brewing Company, ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE.” — orangeshow.org, checked September 29, 2026

The W.H. Stark House, from its own website

The W.H. Stark House

Orange

Checked September 30, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is FREE!” — whstarkhouse.org, checked September 30, 2026

World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant, from its own website

World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant

Beaumont

Checked September 30, 2026

The venue says: “admission is free” — worldrecordacademy.org, checked September 30, 2026

Free in the Austin region

12

Bell County Museum, from its own website

Bell County Museum

Belton

Checked October 2, 2026

The venue says: “Admission to Bell County Museum is free.” — bellcountymuseum.org, checked October 2, 2026

Calaboose African American History Museum, from its own website

Calaboose African American History Museum

San Marcos

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “Admission to the Calaboose is free everyday but we encourage patrons to donate and sign in at the front of the museum.” — calaboosemuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Nov 6 · Aviation Discovery Fest 2026

Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing

San Marcos

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free, but your donations help us keep 'em flying.” — centraltexaswing.org, checked September 29, 2026

Evergreen Farms Christmas Tree, from its own website

Evergreen Farms Christmas Tree

Elgin

Saturdays: 10:00-5:00, Sundays: 1:00-5:00

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION & PARKING” — evergreenfarms.biz, checked September 30, 2026

Fort Croghan Museum, from its own website

Fort Croghan Museum

Burnet

Thursday-Saturday, 10am to 4 pm (second weekend in April through second weekend of October)

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “The museum and fort grounds are free to all, though donations are appreciated.” — fortcroghan.com, checked September 30, 2026

King of Kings Pumpkin Patch, from its own website

Oct 11 · Pumpkin Sunday — Pumpkin Unload & Setup

King of Kings Pumpkin Patch

Round Rock

Monday-Friday 1-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-7pm

Checked September 21, 2026

The venue says: “Free Admission!” — kingofkingstx.org, checked September 29, 2026

Lampasas County Museum, from its own website

Lampasas County Museum

Lampasas

Fridays and Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “The Museum is free of charge but we gratefully accept donations.” — lampasasmuseum.org, checked September 30, 2026

LBJ Museum, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Dec 6 · 20th Anniversary Celebration

LBJ Museum

San Marcos

Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free” — lbjmuseum.com, checked September 29, 2026

National Mounted Warfare Foundation, from its own website

National Mounted Warfare Foundation

Copperas Cove

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “There is no admission fee to visit the Museum” — nmwfoundation.org, checked September 30, 2026

National Mounted Warrior Museum, from its own website

National Mounted Warrior Museum

Fort Hood

No offer on their site

The venue says: “It is free, open to the public” — history.army.mil, checked September 30, 2026

Texas Military Forces Museum, from its own website

Texas Military Forces Museum

Austin

Seven Days a Week 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Admission to the museum is FREE.” — texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

The Williamson Museum, from its own website

The Williamson Museum

Georgetown

Wednesday–Friday 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Checked October 2, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is Free! As a small non-profit museum, we pride ourselves in offering free admission to the Williamson Museum.” — williamsonmuseum.org, checked October 2, 2026

Free in the San Antonio region

7

Bexar Heritage Center, from its own website

Bexar Heritage Center

San Antonio

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Checked October 2, 2026

The venue says: “Free and Open to the Public” — bexar.org, checked October 2, 2026

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle and Museum, from its own website

Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle and Museum

San Antonio

Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Free Admission” — history.army.mil, checked September 29, 2026

Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Nov 9 · Kristallnacht Community Commemoration: The 88th Anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass

Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio

San Antonio

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “The Holocaust Memorial Museum is free and open to the public.” — hmmsa.org, checked September 29, 2026

Japanese Tea Garden, from its own website

Park & beachWHAT'S ON

Oct 10 · Jingu Festival

Japanese Tea Garden

San Antonio

Checked September 30, 2026

The venue says: “Free admission and free parking available.” — saparks.org, checked September 30, 2026

Murphy's Christmas Tree Lot & Pumpkin Patch, from its own website

Murphy's Christmas Tree Lot & Pumpkin Patch

San Antonio

Mon - Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Checked September 21, 2026

The venue says: “Parking and admission are free.” — skatelandpumpkinsandtrees.com, checked September 29, 2026

The Alamo, from its own website

The Alamo

San Antonio

Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Checked September 30, 2026

The venue says: “Admission to Alamo Church is always free” — thealamo.org, checked September 30, 2026

Winding Branch Ranch, from its own website

Winding Branch Ranch

Bulverde

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “admission is completely FREE” — windingbranchranch.org, checked September 30, 2026

Free in the El Paso region

5

El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Sep 29 – Oct 3 · Dimensions in Testimony: Dr. Edith Eger

El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center

El Paso

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Admission to the museum is free, but donations of any amount are appreciated.” — elpasoholocaustmuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

El Paso Museum of Archaeology, from its own website

El Paso Museum of Archaeology

El Paso

Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Admission to the gallery spaces are FREE. (Donations welcomed)” — epmarch.org, checked September 29, 2026

El Paso Museum of Art, from its own website

El Paso Museum of Art

El Paso

Wednesday–Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is always free.” — epma.art, checked September 29, 2026

Fort Bliss Museum, from its own website

Fort Bliss Museum

Fort Bliss

Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Closed Mondays and the first Tuesday of each month

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Admission is free” — home.army.mil, checked September 30, 2026

National Border Patrol Museum, from its own website

National Border Patrol Museum

El Paso

Tuesday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “It has remained free of debt since its inception and pursuant to its lease agreement, has never charged an admission fee.” — borderpatrolmuseum.com, checked September 29, 2026

Free in Rio Grande Valley

2

Border Heritage Museum, from its own website

Border Heritage Museum

Laredo

Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION” — webbheritage.org, checked September 29, 2026

Mission Historical Museum, from its own website

Mission Historical Museum

Mission

Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Via donations, the Mission Historical Museum is able to offer free admission.” — missionmuseum.org, checked September 30, 2026

Free in Corpus Christi & Gulf Coast

5

Bay Education Center, from its own website

Bay Education Center

Rockport

Tuesday-Saturday from 10am – 4pm

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Admission Free” — utmsi.utexas.edu, checked September 30, 2026

John E Conner Museum, from its own website

John E Conner Museum

Kingsville

Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun Closed

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Free Admission” — tamuk.edu, checked September 30, 2026

Lone Tree Creek Splash Pad, from its own website

Lone Tree Creek Splash Pad

Victoria

Daily 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Admission Fee Free” — victoriatx.org, checked September 29, 2026

Port Aransas Museum, from its own website

Port Aransas Museum

Port Aransas

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free but donations are happily accepted.” — portaransasmuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

The 1904 Train Depot Museum, from its own website

The 1904 Train Depot Museum

Kingsville

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Admission Free” — kingsvilletexas.com, checked September 30, 2026

Free in Panhandle & West Texas

14

Alley Oop Fantasy Land And Museum, from its own website

Alley Oop Fantasy Land And Museum

Iraan

1 to 5 pm (closed Mondays and through Christmas to March)

No offer on their site

The venue says: “This free attraction features hundreds of local artifacts from prehistoric times to the town's oil boom heyday to the modern era of alternative energy development.” — liveworkdream.com, checked September 30, 2026

Amarillo Museum of Art, from its own website

Amarillo Museum of Art

Amarillo

Wednesday - Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm

Checked October 1, 2026

The venue says: “ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE!” — amoa.org, checked October 1, 2026

ASU Mayer Museum, from its own website

ASU Mayer Museum

San Angelo

Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Admission is always free.” — angelo.edu, checked October 1, 2026

Ellen Noël Art Museum, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Sep 10 – Jan 3 · Janet Fish: Place in Time

Ellen Noël Art Museum

Odessa

Tuesday–Friday 10 AM–5 PM, Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM, Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–5 PM, Monday closed

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “Admission to the Museum is always free.” — noelartmuseum.org, checked September 29, 2026

Harrington House Historic Home, from its own website

Harrington House Historic Home

Amarillo

Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May – December

Checked September 22, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free.” — harringtonhousehistorichome.org, checked September 29, 2026

Historic Fort Phantom Hill, from its own website

Historic Fort Phantom Hill

Abilene

Daily from dawn until dusk

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “The site is a self-guided tour and is free of charge.” — fortphantom.org, checked September 29, 2026

Lubbock Memorial Arboretum, from its own website

Lubbock Memorial Arboretum

Lubbock

5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., 7 days a week

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free.” — lubbockarboretum.org, checked September 29, 2026

National Ranching Heritage Center, from its own website

National Ranching Heritage Center

Lubbock

Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “FREE ADMISSION” — ranchingheritage.org, checked September 29, 2026

Odessa Meteor Crater, from its own website

Odessa Meteor Crater

Odessa

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “There is no admission fee, as we are donation based.” — odessameteorcratermuseum.wordpress.com, checked September 29, 2026

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Oct 8 · Story to Studio

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

San Angelo

Sunday 1 PM–4 PM, Tuesday–Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM, Thursday 12 PM–7 PM, Friday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “admission is free for everyone!” — samfa.org, checked September 29, 2026

Sibley Nature Center, from its own website

Sibley Nature Center

Midland

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Parking and Admission is Free.” — sibleynaturecenter.org, checked September 29, 2026

Texas Pharmacy Museum, from its own website

Texas Pharmacy Museum

Amarillo

Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Checked September 18, 2026

The venue says: “Hours of Operation (Admission is Free)” — ttuhsc.edu, checked September 29, 2026

White-Pool House, from its own website

White-Pool House

Odessa

Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “These events allow us to keep the museum open and free to the public.” — whitepoolhouse.com, checked September 29, 2026

Wichita Falls Museum of Art, from its own website

MuseumWHAT'S ON

Oct 22 · Live at the Lake

Wichita Falls Museum of Art

Wichita Falls

Tuesday - Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM, Saturday 1:00PM - 5:00PM

No offer on their site

The venue says: “Admission is free to the public.” — wfma.msutexas.edu, checked September 29, 2026

Free in East Texas

6

Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum & Country Store, from its own website

Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum & Country Store

Tyler

Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Checked October 2, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is free as a community service of Brookshire Communities Foundation and Brookshire Grocery Company.” — bgcwildlifemuseum.com, checked October 2, 2026

Cotton Belt Depot Museum, from its own website

Cotton Belt Depot Museum

Tyler

Thursday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Checked September 23, 2026

The venue says: “FREE admission. Donations are appreciated.” — cottonbeltdepotmuseum.com, checked September 29, 2026

Longview Museum of Fine Arts, from its own website

Longview Museum of Fine Arts

Longview

Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday - Monday: Closed

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “ADMISSION IS FREE” — lmfa.org, checked September 29, 2026

Michelson Museum of Art, from its own website

Michelson Museum of Art

Marshall

Tuesday to Friday 10 am–4 pm, Saturday 10 am–1 pm

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Admission is FREE” — michelsonmuseum.org, checked September 30, 2026

Old Nacogdoches University, from its own website

Old Nacogdoches University

Nacogdoches

Tuesday–Friday 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Checked September 17, 2026

The venue says: “Admittance is free, donations are welcome.” — olduniversitybuilding.com, checked September 30, 2026

Ore City Splash Pad, from its own website

Ore City Splash Pad

Ore City

Daily 10:00 am–8:00 pm

No offer on their site

The venue says: “General Admission: FREE” — orecitytx.org, checked September 29, 2026

Free days and evenings

2 attractions that are free on certain days. The day is in the venue’s own words below; check it before you go.

McNay Art Museum, from its own website

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McNay Art Museum

San Antonio

From $23 per personFree General Admission - Thursday Evenings

The venue says: “Enjoy free general admission every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B” — mcnayart.org, checked October 1, 2026

The Art Museum of South Texas, from its own website

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The Art Museum of South Texas

Corpus Christi

From $10 per personFirst Friday Free Admission

The venue says: “First Friday: Presented by Kleberg Bank Free Admission from 10 a.m.–9 p.m.” — artmuseumofsouthtexas.org, checked October 1, 2026