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Texas History Showcase

What was life like on the trail? Who were the chili queens and why were they famous? Why was the life of a freighter so dangerous? Discover the stories of Texas from artifacts they left behind. Cowboys, chili queens, freighters, what is their story?

The Witte Museum is closed for the remainder of today, October 1, 2026, due to inclement weather

We hope see you again soon!

Due to recent inclement weather, the Witte Museum is closed today for minor repairs. Thank you for your understanding.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

The Witte Museum is closed due to inclement weather from 1 p.m. Saturday, January 24 through noon on Monday, January 26. We'll see you again soon!