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Attraction · Bandera
Bandera Natural History and Art Museum
Guided and self-guided visits cover indoor galleries and an outdoor DinoWalk trail. Inside, wildlife dioramas depict habitats from the African savannah to the Arctic tundra. The International Hall holds a two-thousand-pound carved jade tiger, Latin American masks, and colonial-era New Spain art. A triceratops skeleton from the Night at the Museum film franchise anchors the main hall.
Why people come here
Before you go
Open Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. Ordinary visits are walk-in; private group tours are by appointment.
Good to know
What is there to see at the Bandera Natural History Museum?
Indoor galleries hold wildlife dioramas from six continents, a triceratops skeleton, colonial-era art, and a carved jade tiger. Outside, an eight-acre trail features life-size dinosaur and Ice Age animal models.
How long does a visit take?
Most visitors spend one to two hours — roughly thirty minutes on the outdoor DinoWalk and an hour in the indoor galleries. Private group tours can be arranged for longer visits.
Is the museum good for young children?
Yes. The outdoor dinosaur trail and indoor fossil displays are designed for all ages. Children three and under enter free, and Bandera County students visit free through July.
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