Street Address
110 W. San Antonio St
Marfa, TX 79843
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 538
Marfa, TX 79843
phone: 915-729-4140
Museum Type(s)
Staff

Description

Marfa and Presidio County Museum in Marfa, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

History

Students in Lee Bennett's,Marfa history teacher , class began collecting items which were located in Presidio County courthouse. In 1980, a museum board acquired the old "Yler" house and volunteers began putting together exhibits and staffing the museum. In 1997, the museum opened in its new location, the historic John Humpries home.

Artifacts Collections

Approximately 2050 photographic negatives and prints from the Frank Duncan collection; local items consisting of early natives, railroad, military, and mining development.

Educational Programs

Work with teachers in the gifited and talented area.