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Red River Valley Museum

Exhibits include more than 140 mounts in the William A. Bond Game Trophy Room; archaeological exhibit and Indian artifacts in the Berry Room; a history of ranching in North Texas in the Waggoner Room, including work of sculptor Electra Waggoner Biggs; a 10-foot by 20-foot mural by Adrian Martinez depicting the history of the Waggoner Ranch empire; an original sculpture by Frederick Remington; an original watercolor by C.M. Russell; and a trombone of native son, jazz musician Jack Teagarden. Open Tue.–Sun., 1–5 p.m. 4400 College Dr. (U.S. 70), adjacent to the Vernon College campus.

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Vernon, Texas

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Open Tue.–Sun., 1–5 p.m.

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This sleek facility offers varied and changing exhibits of different media from many eras. This is a cooperative project between SAMFA and Angelo State Univ. The 22,000-square-foot facility is on the Concho River adjacent to the Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial RiverStage. It's built of native Texas limestone that is reminiscent of historic Fort Concho, and the copper rooftop resembles a covered wagon, a handsome scene from the Concho River overlooking the downtown skyline. It's adjacent to the El Paseo de Santa Angela. Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Admission fee. 325/658-4084.

City: San Angelo
Region: Panhandle Plains

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