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Smith County Historical Museum


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In old library building, exhibits feature artifacts reflecting Tyler's historic, social and economic culture. Displays feature Indian, Republic of Texas, Civil War and 20th-century eras. 125 S. College St.


Hours: Hours Open : Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Address: 125 S. College St.
Phone: 903/592-5993

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Municipal Rose Garden & Museum

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Tyler Museum of Art

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Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store

Features more than 250 specimens of animals, reptiles, and fish from Africa and North America. The Country Store depicts what grocery stores were like in early 1920s. Open Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed major holidays. Call 903/534-2169

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Camp Ford

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Smith County Historical Museum

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