Hours of Operation: Fri-Sat 10-5 | Sun 1-5
Admission: $10/Adults, $6/Kids, FREE/2&Under *Prices subject to change on major events
Contact the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum
Walk the same ground where cattle-drive cowboys, frontier families, Native artisans, Texas Rangers, and Civil War soldiers once met. Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum preserves far more than Ranger lore: explore the Big Bear Native American Museum, tour the original 1854 Johnson County Courthouse, watch sparks fly in the blacksmith shop, step inside our restored stagecoach stop, and wander through Wardville’s historic jail, cemetery, and mule barn. Whenever questions pop up, our friendly team is ready to help you plan an unforgettable, hands-on visit.
Contact Information
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum
Phone: 254-998-0261
Address: 101 Chisholm Trail, Cleburne, TX 76033
Email: carriemurdoch@yahoo.com
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We respond to calls during business hours and reply to all emails within 48 hours. Use the secure form on this page if you’d rather send your details online, and we’ll guide you from there.
Plan Your Visit
The museum welcomes guests Friday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM, and Sunday, 1 PM–5 PM. Because every exhibit is outdoors along scenic Lake Pat Cleburne, sturdy shoes and weather-ready clothing keep you comfortable. Purchasing admission onsite grants access to live blacksmith demonstrations, cowboy-era artifacts, Native cultural displays, and seasonal programs that bring the 1870s trail era to life.
Group Tours & Special Requests
School field trips, scout troops, heritage clubs, and tour buses enjoy customized itineraries packed with curriculum-aligned activities and interactive sessions. To secure preferred dates and group-rate pricing, email or call at least two weeks ahead. Teachers can request lesson guides; journalists may arrange artifact-access sessions; volunteers and interns should ask about current openings.
Stay Connected & Explore More
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for behind-the-scenes stories, craft tutorials, and flash-event alerts. Directions are simple—just plug our address into your GPS, and free on-site parking awaits next to the log courthouse.
Ready to dive deeper into frontier life? Discover upcoming living-history days, reenactments, and family festivals on our Events page: www.thechisholmtrailoutdoormuseum.com/events-page — plan your next adventure today!