The Williamson Museum

First Friday & Hands on History!

Stop by the museum for First Friday between 6 pm and 8 pm for light bites and to see our new Artifact of the Month.

Come back on Saturday between 10 am and 2 pm for Hands on History. This month, we'll celebrate World Water Day and learn about water resources in Williamson County. This is a free, come and go event.

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Who We Are

The Williamson Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and proceeds benefit the museum's educational programing. The Museum offers free and exciting hands-on educational programs to the public through innovative exhibits, tours and outreach. We also host the following annual events: "Chisholm Trail Days" at San Gabriel Park and "Pioneer Day" at Old Settlers Park.

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March 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 - FREE Courthouse Tours

Meet at the Museum and get set up with some of our wonderful tour guides and take a trip back in time as you tour our historic County Courthouse. Tours start at 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm on Friday, 1:30 & 3:30 pm on Saturday. Tours are free, last about 45 minutes and are handicapped accessible. Please call ahead if you have a party of 7 or more, or to schedule a private tour 512-943-1670.

March 7- First Friday

Stop by the museum for First Friday between 6 pm and 8 pm. Enjoy light bites and check out our new Artifact of the Month!

March 8- Hands on History

Celebrate the United Nation's World Water Day. Create your own Williamson County 3-D water collage to show how the dams and rivers work to control floods and provide water. This is a free, come and go event from 10 am to 2 pm.

March 12- The Salon at Wildfire

Hear historian and author James Haley speak about War Stories from a Life in Texas History at this month's Salon at Wildfire. The talk starts at 6:30 pm, but arrive early as seating is first come, first served.

April 4- First Friday

Stop by the museum on First Friday between 6 pm and 8 pm for light bites. Be sure to check out our new Artifact of the Month while you're here!

April 9- The Salon at Wildfire

Join us in the backroom at Wildfire for the Salon. Terry and Peg McCarty will discuss the Pvt. Chatfield's Civil War Letters and Diaries, follow a Union soldier through his experiences of the Civil War. The talk begins at 6:30 pm, but seating is limited to first come, first served.

April 12- Hands on History

Come out to Hands on History between 10 am and 2 pm to create your own craft to take home while learning about our local history. This is a free, come and go event.

April 18 & 19- Ghosts of the Georgetown Square

It's a ghoulishly good time! Take a tour of the haunts of downtown Georgetown. Tours leave from the museum at 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm, 8:30 pm, and 9:00 pm. Tickets are $12 for museum members and $15 for non-members.

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Hours and Admission

Hours: PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW HOURS-
            Wednesday- Friday: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
            Saturday- 10:00am to 5:00pm
              *closed every Tuesday, major holidays, and during special events

Address: 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, Tx 78626
Phone: 512-943-1670
Fax: 512-943-1672

Free tours of the Williamson County Courthouse: Fridays & Saturdays at 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm.*
*please call ahead of time to confirm tours. 512-943-1670.

The Williamson Museum is located in the Farmers State Bank Building on the historic downtown Courthouse Square in Georgetown, Texas.

If you are searching for general information about county history, The Williamson County Historical Commission Website has many articles.

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First Friday & Hands on History!