Mailing AddressP.O. Box 2570
Waco, TX 76702
Street AddressWaco, TX 76702
Phone: 254-750-8631
Fax: 254-750-8629
Email:
Web:
www.texasranger.orgMuseum Hours| Seven days a week | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
HistoryThe museum was founded in 1968 as a cooperative venture between the City of Waco and the State of Texas. In 1973, the Texas Ranger Commemorative Commission formulated plans for construction of a Texas Ranger Hall of Fame to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Rangers. Subsequent expansion took place with the addition of Taub Hall (1979), John Knox Texas Ranger Mmeorial Center banquet hall (1982), Morris Gallery (1983), Brownfield Gallery (1985), and the Moody Texas Ranger Memorial Library (1989), now the Texas Ranger Research Center. In 1997, The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum was designated the offical state repository for Texas Ranger memorabilia. The Headquarters of Texas Rangers Company "F" is on site.
Artifacts CollectionsCollection of 14,000+ items including many Ranger related objects, firearms, and western theme art. Archives and Research Library.
LibraryThe Texas Ranger Research Center contains archives, books and special collections related to the Texas Rangers, Texas, law enforcement and the American West. Non-circulating collection includes--1,500 volumes, photographs, original documents, microfilm bank of Texas Ranger service records and periodicals. Use of rare books, archives, and photographs by written appointment only. Hours of Library subject to change without notice.
Appointment required: False
ServicesPublicationsTexas Ranger Annual volumes 1-5, published by the friends of the Moody Texas Ranger Library Friends.
Facilities70' x 90' auditorium; wheelchair-accessible; other services for people with disabilities available upon request.
ProgramsSelf guided tours, school tours, internet site, quarterly on-line mangazine, Youth Public Safety Educatioon Center, special events.
StaffByron A. Johnson, Supervisor/Director
Christina Stopka, Deputy Director/Research Center Manager
Rachel Barnett, Research Librarian
Casey Eichhorn, Mitchell Education Coordinator
Tracey Evans, Collections Manager
Lisa Daniel, Visitor Services Manager
Paul Torres, Plant Manager
Museum TypeSpecializedGovernanceCity of Waco, Texas a 170 (c) and sanctioned by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers and the State of Texas.
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