Whitehead Memorial Museum – 03/02/2018

A museum complex located on two and a half acres.  It consists of nine buildings. Its thirteen exhibits with period artifacts, many from the 19th century, express the history of Val Verde County, Texas. The museum was established in 1962 and remains the only full time, public museum in Val Verde County. The mission of the museum is to preserve historical and tangible artifacts that reflect the early history, cultures, and economics of Del Rio and Val Verde County.

Hours of Operation:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Adults(18-55): $5.00
Seniors(55+): $4.00
Military(Must Show ID): $4.00
Youth(13-17): $3.00
Child(6-12): $2.00
5 & Under: FREE

We spent about an hour exploring the museum.  It was very interesting, but it needs some improvements in the way it displays its treasures.

 

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