W. K. Gordon Museum and Research Center for Industrial History of Texas

W. K. Gordon Museum and Research Center for Industrial History of Texas The W. K. Gordon Museum is a museum and research facility of Tarleton State University.

Happy World Bicycle Day! Today bicycles are a favored children's toy and a favorite transportation method for people who...
06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day!

Today bicycles are a favored children's toy and a favorite transportation method for people who would like to leave a green footprint. However, in Thurber bicycles were revolutionary! Bicycles made transportation a breeze. They allowed for daily travel over a distance of miles further than what people had gone before. You can find images of the Thurber Bicycle Club in the museum if you know where to look! I wonder if any of these men participated in the Thurber bicycle races?

Do you need evening lighting for your young explorers this summer? Visit the W. K. Gordon Museum's gift shop for all of ...
05/31/2026

Do you need evening lighting for your young explorers this summer? Visit the W. K. Gordon Museum's gift shop for all of your explorer's needs!

Hello All! The Blue Star Museum season has started again. The Blue Star Museum program is a partnership between the Nati...
05/27/2026

Hello All!

The Blue Star Museum season has started again. The Blue Star Museum program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. This program offers free admission to the nations active-duty military personnel and their families. This also includes the National Guard and Reserve. The W. K. Gordon Museum also extends participation in this program to our Veterans as well!

The program lasts from Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026, to Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Be sure to visit and tell our front desk that Clay sent you!

Summer will be upon us soon are you outdoor activity ready? Check out our summer supplies, like this summer activity kit...
05/24/2026

Summer will be upon us soon are you outdoor activity ready? Check out our summer supplies, like this summer activity kit, at the museum gift shop. We are open today from 1 pm - 4 pm!

Did you spot all five differences? This image is from the Sides Collection. Pictured is a young Meredith on his third bi...
05/24/2026

Did you spot all five differences? This image is from the Sides Collection. Pictured is a young Meredith on his third birthday. The back reads "Made Friday Jan. 11-1935."

Can you spot all five differences?
05/23/2026

Can you spot all five differences?

Construction is going smoothly. Stay tuned for sneak peaks on our latest project!
05/20/2026

Construction is going smoothly. Stay tuned for sneak peaks on our latest project!

Stop by the museum and explore the gift shop! We have something for everyone, even the ones that bug you!
05/17/2026

Stop by the museum and explore the gift shop! We have something for everyone, even the ones that bug you!

How many of you know that Thurber lied on the Erath/Palo Pinto county line? This is an episode of the Daytripper that yo...
05/12/2026

How many of you know that Thurber lied on the Erath/Palo Pinto county line? This is an episode of the Daytripper that you will not want to miss!

Happy Mother's Day! We want to celebrate mothers who love museums! In honor of you your admission is free today, May 10,...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! We want to celebrate mothers who love museums! In honor of you your admission is free today, May 10, 2026 at the W.K. Gordon Museum.

Address

65258 Interstate 20
Mingus, TX
76463

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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(254)9681886

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