Museums in:

Plano, Texas

Interuban Railway Station Museum
Plano, Texas

History, Specialized

Only remaining electric substation/passenger station of the Texas Electric Railway built in 1908 and providing electric rail passenger service between Denison and Waco and Corsicana until 1948. Original rail car open for tours and also containing only remaining rail post office of the system. New interactive "O" scale rail layout depicting the system operation, additional interactives under design.

Interurban Railway Station Depot/ The Plano Conservancy ForHistoric Preservation, Inc.
Plano, Texas

Historic House, Nature Centers, Science

The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc., a newly organized 501c3 non profit Texas Corporation, entered into an agreement with the City Of Plano to operate the Interurban Railway Station Depot Museum. This unique museum is focused on the Electric Railway System which operated in North Texas from 1908-1948.

The museum houses artifacts and displays from that system. In addition a one of a kind combination passenger/railroad postal car is displayed on the property. The old depot, which houses the museum was built in 1908, is an historic landmark.

The Museum is centrally located in the old downtown historic area of Plano. Children enjoy the atmosphere and adults appreciate the rare old photos and displays. The hours are 10-2 Monday-Friday and 1-5 on Saturday.

JC Penney Archives and Historical Museum
Plano, Texas

General, History, Specialized

The JCPenney Museum is closed to the public as of 2011.

The Heritage Farmstead Museum
Plano, Texas

History, Historic House, Specialized

The museum is open seven days a week and sponsors many educational and special interest programs as well as tours for a variety of groups such as seniors, special education, and civic tour groups. Two of the most popular programs during 1997 was the production of "Charlotte's Web" which was attended by over 1400 local children and the annual Scout Day which had 1200 in attendance. Last year the Museum had over 20,000 visitors from almost every state and fourteen foreign countries.

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