Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture in Dallas

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  Morgan Traut

  :: 14 March 2018 13:30:47

  Set right in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this bold red sandstone brick building has stood as an icon of old Dallas ever since it was constructed back in 1890. Inside of what used to be the city courthouse, you will find a museum exhibiting the history of the city as well as an area for people to host weddings, parties or community programs. Outside, the brick detail and the pointy rooftops make it feel as though you’re looking at a little castle in the city. I recommend this place for educators or parents wishing to take their children on an informative tour of the museum. I also recommend this to lovebirds wishing to tie the knot in a beautifully constructed and politically historical location. The Museum is a quick walk from the West End or Union DART stations so it is easy to get to and very noticeable from the streets and nearby freeway. There is also an available parking structure on the premises (located on Houston St. & Commerce St.). Museum Admission Prices: $10 - General $8 - Student, Senior, Military (With ID) $7 - Children (3-16 years) Free - Children (under 3 years) $7 - tickets purchased before 12pm (Sunday only) Special Exhibit Admission Prices: $5 - Adults $3 - Children (3-16 years) Group Pricing: $7 - per guest of

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  Louise Jones

  :: 10 March 2018 16:36:48

  This place is like a castle literally. I love every second i spent at it. I wish i had more time to stay to learn more about Dallas' history.

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  Jack Wiken

  :: 01 March 2018 17:13:40

  Great museum for learning the history of Dallas. It spans from prehistory through modern times and divides the information into four eras of the city. Each of the four sections has a little theater. Sit and watch for an overview of the period or branch out to the many items on display.

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  Alyssa Foley

  :: 22 December 2017 22:34:50

  The Positive: I learned a lot of random facts about Dallas. If you show a student ID and you get a discount on admission. The Negative: The Civil War history section shows obvious favoritism to the Confederacy and many of panels on slavery need to be reviewed and rephrased by a historian who isn't so biased. Also, the staff were almost asleep or dead. They were paying so little attention you could honestly walk into the exhibits without paying and they wouldn't notice you. If you have time to kill and don't know much about the history of Dallas, it's a good place to visit. However, there are so many other museums in Dallas that are more worth while.

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  Brian Connery

  :: 28 November 2017 11:41:46

  As a new part-time Dallas resident, I've been playing tourist and hitting some of the local spots for visitors while trying to learn more about the area. The exhibits at the Old Red Museum were exactly what I needed in order to get a better sense of the history of Dallas. The second floor galleries each have videos that are interesting and well done and that give both the mainstream history and some now almost forgotten bits, like the utopian colony of Reunion. Pictures and artifacts are well selected to give a sense of the conditions of life over time. Attention to Native American, African American, and ethnic communities is interesting and generally frank and honest -- I wish there was even more.