LearnThe Williamson Museum provides fun for learners of all ages. From the intriguing topics of The Salon at Wildfire to the engaging activities of Hands on History, there is something for everyone. We welcome you to join us in learning about our past and present.
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DiscoverLooking for a scenic spot to visit around the county? Want to know more about how the county came to be? Need to rent the historic 1911 courthouse for your own event of the century? Visit The Williamson Museum to discover all of this and more.
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26 Oct, 20UpcomingExhibit: In Memoriam: The Art of Victorian Mourning
Mourning dates back to the beginning of human existence. The Victorians expanded on the traditions of mourning and made them part of their highly structured system of etiquette. Visit The Williamson Museum and experience our new exhibit that remembers and embraces mental health through a moment of grief. This exhibit will open to the public on September 19 and run through October of 2021.
26 Oct, 20UpcomingGhosts of the Georgetown Square
We will also be offering more Ghost Tour in October including special interactive Ghost Hunting Tours Join us as we tell the stories of the ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years. The costumed docent-led hour tour leave the museum at 7:30. Ghost Hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive Ghost Hunting leave at 8:00pm & 9:00 pm for about an hour and a half experience. Tickets are $20 per person; $15 for members and students. Buy your ticket early, as space is limited. To purchase tickets, call 512-943-1670, stop by the Museum or purchase online here. Dates: Saturday October 3, Friday October 9, Saturday October 10, Friday October 30th The tours will run rain or shine. Tours are subject to cancellation from severe weather.
06 Nov, 20UpcomingFirst Friday Ghost Tour 11/6/2020
Get tickets, grab your friends and take an historically accurate walk through the spirits, haunts, and legends of Downtown Georgetown. Tours meet at the museum every First Friday at 8pm, February through November. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. First-come, first-served, limit 25 people per tour.
07 Nov, 20UpcomingCemetery Tours: Community Courage—Pandemic Tales through the Ages
Join us at the International Order of the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Georgetown for a self-guided tour with living history characters honoring, local courage through health pandemics in Georgetown and Williamson County. How was life during the 1918 Spanish Flu? Come meet the people who lived through hard times and displayed courage as community. The tour will run 4 pm – 6 pm on Saturday, November 7th. Tickets are $10, $8 for Museum members, purchase by calling 512-943-1670, stop by the museum, or online. Tickets are also available at the gate the day of the tour.
14 Nov, 20UpcomingGault Site Tour
The Williamson Museum and The Gault School of Archaeological Research are hosting together special tours to Gault. The proceeds will support The Gault School of Archaeological Research and The Williamson Museum.Tours begin at 9 AM and last about 2 1/2 hours. Tour price is $10, children 10 and under are free. Tour dates for 2020 are 1/11, 3/14, 7/11, 9/12, and 11/14. To purchase tickets, call 512-943-1670 or stop by the museum. If you have any questions, please email arobisheaux@williamsonmuseum.org. *If you purchased tickets for the 5/16 tour, please email arobisheaux@williamsonmuseum.org for a refund or to reschedule for a later tour date.
