Archer County Museum and Arts Center

07/16/2026

Some places are more than just buildings—they're part of Texas history. This week's Picture of the Week takes us to the iconic Royal Theater in Archer City, the inspiration behind The Last Picture Show. From Larry McMurtry's unforgettable novel to the Oscar-winning film, this little theater helped tell one of the greatest small-town Texas stories ever put to page and screen.

Pull up a seat and hear why this place still holds a special spot in Steve's heart—and why Archer City belongs on every Texas road trip.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJNU0-EuzRM

07/01/2026

06/21/2026

❤️🤍💙What a wonderful day at Boots, Badges & the Big Sky! ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the Royal Theater and Archer County Museum & Arts Center to step back in time and experience life on the Texas frontier.

Visitors enjoyed learning from Texas Rangers reenactors, exploring living history demonstrations, listening to stories, and participating in hands-on activities.

A special thank you to our volunteers, reenactors, and everyone who helped make this event such a memorable experience. We loved seeing families, friends, and history enthusiasts of all ages come together to celebrate Texas history. Guests joined us from Corpus Christi, Mississippi, Germany and South Korea even!

We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

📸 Share your favorite photos from the day in the comments below!

06/20/2026

There’s still time to experience the frontier life! Stop by the Royal Theater until 2:00 PM.

🤠 Boots, Badges & the Big Sky 🤠

Travel back to Texas in the 1880s! Join Texas Rangers reenactors and experience frontier life through living history demonstrations, stories, and hands-on learning.

📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Royal Theater & Archer County Museum & Arts Center
🎟️ FREE Admission

06/18/2026

🤠 Boots, Badges & the Big Sky 🤠

Travel back to Texas in the 1880s! Join Texas Rangers reenactors and experience frontier life through living history demonstrations, stories, and hands-on learning.

📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Royal Theater & Archer County Museum & Arts Center
🎟️ FREE Admission

Stop by after the parade and bring the whole family!

06/06/2026

🤠 Boots, Badges & the Big Sky 🤠

Travel back to Texas in the 1880s! Join Texas Rangers reenactors and experience frontier life through living history demonstrations, stories, and hands-on learning.

📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Royal Theater & Archer County Museum & Arts Center
🎟️ FREE Admission

Stop by after the parade and bring the whole family!