Famed for military Cadet Corps and ROTC, whose graduates served by the
thousands in World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. Noted for outstanding
research in agriculture, animal pathology, fisheries, engineering and nuclear
technology. Today, approximately 44,000 students attend the university's 10
different colleges.
The Information Center in Rudder Tower provides information and maps for
campus attractions. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat. and 1–5
p.m. Sun. 979/845-5851. www.tamu.edu.
Cushing Memorial Library and Archives is the
university's archives repository, and it houses rare books, special collections
and artifacts. Open 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Thu., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri. and 9 a.m.–1
p.m. Sat. 979/845-1951. http://library.tamu.edu/cushing.
J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries feature
exhibits ranging from fine arts to architecture, archaeology, history and
science. Hosts approximately 14 traveling exhibits each year. Open 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Tue.–Fri. and noon–6 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Closed on school holidays. 979/845-8501. http://stark.tamu.edu.
MSC Forsyth Center Galleries, the home of the Bill
& Irma Runyon Art Collections, feature one of the most extraordinary
collections of English Cameo Glass. Art glass collections include works by
Tiffany, Steuben and Mount Washington Glass Co. Also on display are Mary
Cassatt, Frederick Remington and Charles M. Russell paintings. Open 10 a.m–6
p.m. Tue.–Wed. and Fri.–Sat., and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Thu. 110 N. Main St.
979/845-9251. http://forsyth.tamu.edu.
Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center features
exhibits honoring the past, present and future of Texas A&M and its Corps of
Cadets, including miniature cannons, swords, guns, flags, a library, Hall of
Honor, memorials, works of art and an information center. The center's
Metzger-Sanders Gun Collection features antique, historic firearms and weapons,
plus the Sam Houston Sanders Commemorative Colt Collection. Gift shop. Open 8
a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 979/862-2862. www.aggiecorps.org/home/corpscenter.
Texas A&M Horticultural Gardens feature
flora—both annuals and perennials—as well as lush shrubberies year-round. Don't
be surprised to find maroon-colored bluebonnets. They were developed here. More
than 1,000 plant specimens are grown in 30 different beds and planting areas.
Walking paths wind through the gardens. Open daily during daylight hours. On
Hensel Street on the Texas A&M campus. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
Texas A&M Lettermen's Association Athletic Sports
Museum is in the Zone of Kyle Field, the university's football
stadium. The museum offers visitors an opportunity to experience Aggie sports
history, including memorabilia, displays and interactive multimedia. Open 9
a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 979/846-3024. http://lettermen.tamu.edu/museum.php.