Longview Area Museums

Gregg County HistoricalMuseum-Longview

214 North Fredonia St. -- 903/753-5840

Admission: - $2 - $1

The museum is housed in the historic Everett Building in Downtown Longview. Originally built as the

Citizens National Bank in 1910, it was presented to the Gregg County Historical Foundation in 1979. The Everett Building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has an Official Texas Historical Marker. The many exhibits illustrate the development of Gregg County with numerous artifacts and historic photographs. A specially designed hands-on area is a favorite of both children and adults. The first Saturday of December, history and exhibits come alive when actors depict holiday traditions from years gone by.
Open Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Longview Museum of Fine Arts

215 East Tyler St -- 903/753-8103

Admission: - Free

Chartered in 1970, the Museum houses a comprehensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture focusing on artist primarily of the Southwest, especially Texans. In addition to a permanent collection, Longview Art Museum presents special exhibits each month. A gift gallery has a unique selection of items, jewelry, cards and items chosen to compliment visiting exhibitions or highlight features of the permanent collection. During Holiday Market each November and December the gift gallery overflows into adjoining exhibition space with selections by artisans from all over the world.
Open Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

R.G. LeTourneau Museum-Longview

Memorial Student Center- LeTourneau University, Longview -- 903/233-3672

Admission: - Free

One of the most prolific inventors of oil and earth-moving equipment, the museum contains personal memorabilia of R.G. LeTourneau (1888-1969). Scale models of many of his inventions as well as the first offshore oil drilling platforms are on display. Tours of the campus are available and welcome with prior arrangement.
Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

East Texas Oil Museum-Kilgore

U.S. 259 / Ross Ave, Kilgore -- 903/983-8295

Admission: $3.50 / $2

The history of the East Texas oil field is told in a way seldom experienced. The museum is build around a full scale boom town from the 1930's with dramatic historical sound presentations that leave an unforgettable memory.