M U S E U M S

Fri, August 24, 2001

NTX Museums
Museums, galleries
   Childress County Heritage Museum
   * Where: 210 Third St. N.W., Childress. Open: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Admission: Free. Call: (940) 937-2261.
   Clay County 1890 Jail
   Museum-Heritage Center
   * Features: Jail and sheriff's living quarters in 1890s to 1900s style depicting life on the frontier.
   * Where: At the corner of Graham and Ikerd streets, Henrietta. Open: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 1-4 p.m. Sat. Admission: $2 for adults; $1 for students. Call: (940) 524-3465 or ccmuseum@wf.quik.com.
   Floral Heights Studio Gallery
   * Features: Mostly local artists, such as Larry Davis, wood turner Justin Weigand and ceramics artist Ann Hunter. Also featuring paintings and fine crafts.
   * Where: 902 Van Buren at Ninth. Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Call: (940) 716-0160.
   Kell House
   * Coming up: Sept. 13 - Opening of "History of Music/Musical Instruments, 1880-1950."
   * Features: Kell family furnishings in the home of Wichita Falls' founding father Frank Kell.
   * Where: 900 Bluff. Open: The museum is closed through September for renovations. Museum admission: $3 for adults; $1 for children. Call: (940) 723-2712.
   Kemp Center for the Arts
   * Coming up: Aug. 25 - The Color Me Happy! Art Festival for children. Children will explore various art media at five different stations in two-hour sessions at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Pre-registration required. $5. Call the Arts Council at (940) 767-2787.
   * Features: The offices of the Arts Council, Wichita Falls Symphony and Performing Arts Alliance are located at the Kemp.
   * Where: 1300 Lamar, downtown. Open: Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Visitor hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. and 1-4 p.m. every Sun. Call: (940) 767-2729.
   Midwestern State University
   Historical Display
   * Features: Memorabilia from the five periods of the institution as Wichita Falls Junior College (1922-1937), Hardin Junior College (1937-1946), Hardin College (1946-1950), Midwestern University (1950-1975) and Midwestern State University (1975 to present).
   * Where: Second floor of the Moffett Library, MSU. Admission: Free. Call: (940) 397-4352.
   Military History Collection
   Wichita County History Museum
   * Features: Military history with books, uniforms, pictures and artifacts. Other areas of interest will be added.
   * Where: 720 Indiana St., downtown Wichita Falls. Open: For special events and by appointment. Call: (940) 766-8137 or 692-4869.
   Red River
   Valley Museum
   * Features: Exhibits on ranching and archaeological heritage.
   * Where: Adjacent to Vernon Regional Junior College, Vernon, off U.S. 287 on U.S. 70. Open: 1-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Admission: Free. Call: (940) 553-1848.
   Studio Brazos Gallery
   * Features: Bob Beck's Southwest art, including oils, watercolors and acrylics.
   * Where: 2407 Kemp Blvd. Open: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Admission: Free.
   University Art Gallery
   * Exhibits: Through Sept. 3 - "Coming of Age," featuring prints and sculpture by Kyle Olson. Through Aug. 31 - 2001 Student Exhibition.
   * Where: Fain Fine Arts Center, corner of Louis Rodriguez Drive and Nocona Trail, Midwestern State University. Open: 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Mon. to Fri., while classes are in session. Admission: Free. Call: 397-4386.
   Wichita Falls Fire
   and Police Museum
   * Features: Restored 1925 fire station with firefighting and law-enforcement memorabilia.
   * Where: Avenue H and Giddings Street. Open: Noon- 4 p.m. Sat., or by appointment. Admission: Free. Call: (940) 767-2412.
   Wichita Falls
   Museum and Art Center
   * Exhibits: Through Sept. 1 - "Erwin E. Smith: Cowboy Photographer." Also on display are "Windy City Blues" and "Narrative Portraits," part of the museum's annual quilt exhibit featuring fabric artists of Chicago-based FACET. Also, the art of Henry E. Hobson is on display.
   * Coming up: Sept. 5-Nov. 30 - "Artists of the American West."
   * Events: Evening with the Stars begins at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Includes a planetarium show, outdoor viewing of the sky from the museum grounds. $2 for nonmembers. Discounted for members.
   * Features: The Discovery Room features a 90-square-foot maze.
   * Where: 2 Eureka Circle. Open: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. and 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. Admission: $4 for adults; $3 for children; free for museum members. Call: (940) 692-0923.
   Wichita Falls Railroad Museum
   * Features: Antique railroad rolling stock, passenger cars, locomotives and memorabilia.
   * Where: 818 Eighth St. Open: noon-4 p.m. Sat. Admission: Free. Call: (940) 723-2661.
   Attractions
   Chaparral Ranch
   * Features: A country club for cowboys and for those who want to play cowboy. Horseback riding. Day trips. Half-day and hour rides. Chuck wagon campouts. Parties, dances, canoe trips, lessons.
   * Where: Call for directions. Call: (940) 723-0297.
   Copper Breaks State Park
   * Features: Fishing and swimming on Devil's Lake. Boat ramps, piers and camping.
   * Where: Between Quanah and Crowell on Texas 6. Open: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission: $2 for adults; free for children 12 and under; additional camping costs. Call: (940) 839-4331.
   Field of Honor
   * Features: Outdoor paintball with playing fields on 30 acres. Reservations required during the week; open games on Sat. and Sun.
   * Where: 2317 Hampton Road. Open: 3-8 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission: All-day pump rental, $14; all-day semi-automatic rental, $24. Call: (940) 761-5566.
   Fort Richardson
   State Park
   * Features: Historic fort, picnic area, camping area, nature trail and fishing lake.
   * Where: A mile from the Jacksboro Courthouse Square. Open: The fort is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The park is open until 10 p.m. Admission: $2 for adults; free for children 12 and under. Call: (940) 567-3506.
   Gymnastics Sport Center
   * Features: Beginner gymnastic classes. Competitive team gymnastic classes. Boys martial arts. Birthday parties Fri.-Sun.
   * Where: 5828-B Ashleyanne Circle. Open: From 4:30-8:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. for classes; 4-7:30 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sat.; 1:30-5 p.m. Sun. Call: (940) 696-3547, or access www.gymnasticsofwf.com.
   Lake Arrowhead
   State Recreation Area
   * Features: Camping sites, picnic tables, lighted fishing pier and boating ramps.
   * Where: FM 1954 East, 18 miles southeast of Wichita Falls. Open: Daily, year-round. Admission: $2; year-round passes available; additional camping fees. Call: (940) 528-2211 or 389-8900.
   The Plex Family
   Entertainment Center
   * Features: No-alcohol, no-smoking facility. Go-carts, bumper boats, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, 275-yard driving range, Laser Trek, largest outdoor batting cage facility in North Texas, 3,600 square foot Laser Trek arena, video arcade with children's rides and two-story ball crawl. The Plex restaurant features salad bar, pizza, hamburgers and can cater parties.
   * Where: 4131 Southwest Parkway. Open: Summer hours through Aug. 14 are from noon to 10:30 p.m. Sun. to Thurs., noon to 11:30 p.m. Fri., and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sat. Admission: By attraction. Call: (940) 696-1222 or access www.theplexfec.com.
   Red River Speedway
   * Features: State-of-the-art high-banked asphalt, quarter-mile racing surface, 30,000 watts of lighting. Street stock, sportsman, pony stocks and lightning racing.
   * Where: 1633 FM Road 369, Wichita Falls. Open: On weekends. Gates open at 6 p.m. with night races beginning at 8 p.m. Admission: $7, adults; $3, youth 11-15; and free for those under 10. Call: (800) 722-3250.
   River Bend Nature Works
   * Coming up: Sept. 8 - River Bend Nature Works' Pioneer Experience kickoff from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features tours, demonstrations from a flint knapper and blacksmith, barbershop quartet music, fiddle players, buffalo soldiers, pioneer arts and crafts. $5 for adults and $3 for children 3-12. The exhibit will be open to the public beginning Sept. 11 for guided group tours.
   * Features: Environmental education-nature center. Tours, pavilion rental, birthday packages.
   * Where: On Sunset Drive and Third Street, at the entrance to Lucy Park. Open: Summer hours are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Appointments for weekend ecology tours and pavilion rentals available by calling 767-0843. Admission: $2 per person for guided tours (minimum group size for tours is eight; maximum is 60). Free for members. Call: (940) 691-0482.
   Sand Beach Skating Rink
   and Swimming Pool
   * Features: The pool, open through Labor Day, features a 32-foot slide, diving board, shallow area for children. Pool is surrounded by shaded picnic area with tables and grills. Sand volleyball, basketball, horseshoes. Snack bar. The skating rink is open year-round and includes a 10,000 square foot hardwood floor, stereo sound system, rental skates, pool table, video games, party tables, snack bar, skate sales and service. In-line skates allowed if clean and in good repair.
   * Where: 4490 Iowa Park Road. Open: The pool is open through Labor Day. The skating rink is open year round, from 7-11:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and from 2-4:30 p.m. on Sun. Admission: Half price after 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Two days' admission for the price of one on Tuesday and Thursday. Call: (940) 855-2711.
   Skate Whirl
   * Features: 14,000 square-foot maple wood floor. In-lines and quads welcome. Roller hockey programs. Video arcade. Snack bar. A 3,000-watt sound system and light system. Group rates. Available for birthday parties.
   * Where: 4208 Jacksboro Highway. Open: From 1-4 p.m. and from 6:30-9 p.m. every Mon. Skate Whirl is open on Tues., Wed. and Sun. for private parties. Hours on Thursday are from 1-4 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. Skate Whirl is also open from 1-4 p.m. and 7-11 p.m. on Fri., and from 1-3:30 p.m. or 2:30-5 p.m. on Sat. Admission: $1 for skate rental. $3 for a two-hour session (But $4.50 for a 2-hour session on Saturdays). $3.50 for a 2 1/2-hour session. $4.50 for 4-hour sessions on Fri. and Sat. Call: (940) 767-1552.
   Trails and Tales
   of Boomtown U.S.A.
   * Features: Guided tour featuring historical information, video and sites, such as Fowler's Folly and the Hawkins house.
   * Where: Railroad depot in the downtown historic district, Burkburnett. Open: Tours by reservation. Admission: $7.50 for general admission; $6.50 for senior citizens. Call: (940) 569-3304 or 569-0460.
   Turtle Creek Stables and Arena
   * Features: Horseback rental and lessons. Monthly horse leasing. Lighted arena. Scenic trail rides along the Wichita River. Lessons, private parties. Full-care boarding.
   * Where: Call for directions. Call: (940) 691-6291.
   Village Bowl
   * Features: A family recreation, non-alcohol bowling center. Automatic scoring. Company and birthday parties. A snack room featuring everything from quesidillas to hamburgers.
   * Where: 4022 1/2 Kemp Blvd. Open: From 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat. and Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue., Thurs. and Fri., 8-11 p.m. Wed., and 1-11 p.m. Sunday. Weekend hours may be extended. Call: (940) 696-2695.
   Wichita Theatre and Opera House
   * Features: Wichita Falls' historic downtown theater features family-oriented events, from Classic Movie Night to plays and concerts.
   * Where: 925 Indiana. Call: (940) 723-9037.
  
  
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