Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum - Waco, TX - a museum dedicated to the Texas Rangers

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum found at 100 Texas Ranger Trail in Waco, Texas is open from nine in the morning to five in the evening, admitting the last visitors at 4:30 in the evening on Monday through Sunday. The museum is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days. The hours for the research library will vary and it is best to call to make an appointment for use. The hall of fame and museum is handicapped accessible.

While there is a need to make reservations for tours by schools and groups there is no need to make reservations just to stop by. There is an admission for of $6 for adults, $3 for those ages six to twelve with children under the age of six getting into the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum at no charge. The rates for group tours are based on having a minimum of ten people in the group. Adults in the group pay $5 while those from six to twelve only pay half that whether with a school group or tour groups. The admission is free of charge for one adult with every ten students taking the tour.

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum offers a number of opportunities for educational programs. There are classroom resources for students and teachers, events for special education and camps. There are also programs for home school, scouts and special activities.

The Research Center at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum was established as a small library with material of reference on the Texas Rangers after a grant from the Moody Foundation of Galveston, Texas during 1975. Mrs. Mary Moody Northern spent her time helping to obtain support to develop the library which began what turned out to be the State designated archives and library devoted to Texas Rangers. The center is focused on advancing the public's knowledge of the Texas Rangers.

There is no state funding received by the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum instead it relies on the revenues of the museum and donations to operate. The facilities include the John Knox Memorial Banquet Center which is under renovation to improve the service provided to patrons of the museum. The center which offers facilities for training sessions, parties, wedding receptions and other functions is in a wooded park.

The banquet facilities at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is heated and air conditioned for comfort. There is also an area for the caterers to set up, room for a bar to be set up, band and dancing in addition to a public address system. Patrons can rent audio-visual equipment and parking is free.

It is fairly easy to reach the museum simply go to Waco utilizing Interstate 35 and take the 335-B exit. This will be University Parks Drive, from there simply use the signs. If you are in the area of Waco, Texas you should take the time to visit the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Additional information about the exhibits and history of the museum can be gotten by contacting the museum directly.