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Our permanent exhibit displays the last 13,000 years of Texas history, from the first inhabitants of the Coastal Bend region through the French, Spanish, and Mexican colonial efforts, up to the range of diverse influence that have created the modern Texan culture.
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5:30 p.m. Bobby Oliver examines how Texas established the foundations of its voting system after Reconstruction in 1876.
Oct. 1-31, 2026 Temporary Exhibit: Regional Avocational Archaeology Discoveries
5:30 p.m. Sydney Salazar discusses The Club Westerner’s legendary culture of Tejano music performances and Sunday afternoon Conjunto tardeadas.
Dr. Tamra Walter discusses the discovery of the original site of Mission Espiritu Santo in what is now Jackson County, TX. Advance registration required.
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The Museum of the Coastal Bend exists to foster an appreciation for the unique heritage of the Texas Coastal Bend through exhibits, collections, educational activities, and preservation efforts.
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