Layland Museum of History

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Housed in a 1905 Carnegie Library building - one of just 13 left in Texas - the Layland Museum features regional history, temporary exhibits, and 100 programs and events each year.

We want to give a huge shoutout to Cleburne Independent School District's Transition Adult Program (TAP)! You may have s...
05/22/2026

We want to give a huge shoutout to Cleburne Independent School District's Transition Adult Program (TAP)!

You may have seen them volunteering around the museum this spring, and they did such a wonderful job. Thank you so much, guys!

A little wind won't stop us! We're so happy to be running a STEM activity in our satellite exhibit out at La Moderna Fie...
05/18/2026

A little wind won't stop us! We're so happy to be running a STEM activity in our satellite exhibit out at La Moderna Field!

Open during every game!

We are excited to announce that both the Layland and the Cleburne Railroad Museum will hold exhibits for America 250 thi...
05/16/2026

We are excited to announce that both the Layland and the Cleburne Railroad Museum will hold exhibits for America 250 this summer! Opening to the public on June 16, the Cleburne Railroad Museum will look at patriotism on the rails throughout history. The Layland will look to the future, inviting all guests to draw or write their wish for the next 250 years.

Join us for these awesome exhibits over the summer where we will also be featuring interactive activities and givewaways for participants!

If you are a Museum Member and haven't signed up for our tour to the Kimbell Museums' latest exhibit: The Holy Sepulcher...
05/12/2026

If you are a Museum Member and haven't signed up for our tour to the Kimbell Museums' latest exhibit: The Holy Sepulcher, there's still time to do so! We will be leaving from the Layland Museum on May 20 at 10 a.m. and the $45 fee covers transportation, ticket, and tour costs. Lunch will be separate.

Not a Museum Member? Message us or call 817-645-0940 to find out more!

Make sure to join us TONIGHT, May 8, at 6 p.m. at Cleburne Railroad Museum for a book signing with local Anne Bailey!Sig...
05/08/2026

Make sure to join us TONIGHT, May 8, at 6 p.m. at Cleburne Railroad Museum for a book signing with local Anne Bailey!

Signing her latest book, Texas Turf, Anne will do a short reading and answer questions.

This event is free to attend; books will be available for purchase.

Make sure to join us tomorrow, May 8, at 6 p.m. at Cleburne Railroad Museum to hear Anne Bailey speak about her latest b...
05/07/2026

Make sure to join us tomorrow, May 8, at 6 p.m. at Cleburne Railroad Museum to hear Anne Bailey speak about her latest book, Texas Turf, all about horse racing in Texas during the 19th century!

This free talk is open to all, and books will be available for purchase.

What's your horse name? Ours is Magic Spirit!If you can't get enough of horse racing (we understand), join us on May 8 a...
05/02/2026

What's your horse name? Ours is Magic Spirit!

If you can't get enough of horse racing (we understand), join us on May 8 at the Cleburne Railroad Museum for a book signing by Dr. Anne Bailey of Cleburne! Her latest book, Texas Turf, is all about horse racing in the 1800s, and we can't wait to learn more!

This event starts at 6 p.m. and is free admission.

Tomorrow, May 2, is the last day to see From the Archives of the Carnegie Players, so make sure to stop by between 11 a....
05/01/2026

Tomorrow, May 2, is the last day to see From the Archives of the Carnegie Players, so make sure to stop by between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to check it out!

Have you seen From the Archives of the Carnegie Players yet? This exhibit ends this Saturday, May 2, so make sure you se...
04/29/2026

Have you seen From the Archives of the Carnegie Players yet? This exhibit ends this Saturday, May 2, so make sure you see it before it leaves! Free and open to the public 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

We hope you join us on May 8 at 6 p.m. for the FREE book signing of Dr. Anne Bailey's latest book, Texas Turf: Horse Rac...
04/21/2026

We hope you join us on May 8 at 6 p.m. for the FREE book signing of Dr. Anne Bailey's latest book, Texas Turf: Horse Racing in 19th century Texas.

Dr. Bailey once worked at the Layland Museum and went on to become a history professor and published author many times over! We are so proud to be part of her history and can't wait for her to share her book with us.

Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Have you seen our latest exhibit, 'From the Archives of the Carnegie Players'? Featuring costumes and artifacts from the...
04/20/2026

Have you seen our latest exhibit, 'From the Archives of the Carnegie Players'? Featuring costumes and artifacts from the organization's very beginning, this exhibit honors the local theatre troupe that got its start in our historic theatre upstairs!

Make sure to see the exhibit before it ends on May 2!

Address

201 N Caddo Street
Cleburne, TX
76031

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18176450940

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