Museums

Discover Bastrop County through its museums and historic sites, each one revealing a chapter of our rich and diverse heritage. This map guides you to early settlements, cultural landmarks, preserved historic homes, and community museums that bring the stories of the people and events that shaped the county to life.

Elgin Depot Museum, 14 Depot Square @ Main and Depot Streets

McDade Historical Museum, Main Street, McDade

Paige Historical Museum, Highway 290, Paige

Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main Street, Bastrop

Bastrop County African American Cultural Center & Freedom Colonies Museum in Bastrop, Texas

The Dinosaur Park outdoor nature trail in Cedar Creek, TX

Rockne Museum & Hilbig Park, 4065 FM 535, Hilbig Park, Rockne

Texas Halloween History Museum at Scream Hollow, 149 Split Rail Lane, Smithville

James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum, 100 NW 1st Street, Smithville

Smithville Heritage Society, 602 Main Street, Smithville

Plan your journey and explore all the museums that Bastrop County has to offer. Every visit supports the preservation and sharing of our history for generations to come.

Click to go to the online tour at ExploreBastropCounty.com