Museum Exhibits
Discover the Stories
Step into the past through our interactive and hands on exhibits that tell the story of Williamson County. Exhibits are updated on a regular basis, with new major exhibits annually. Monthly exhibits showcase local artists. Traveling exhibits are also available for rental, as are traveling trunks for classrooms and groups. Click here to learn more about our Traveling Trunks.
FEATURED EXHIBITS
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11 Apr, 21Upcoming
Exhibit: In Memoriam: The Art of Victorian Mourning
Sunday, 10:00 am - 12:00 amMourning 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.
11 Apr, 21UpcomingExhibit: Heritage and Horizons; The Black Legacy of Williamson County
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 amThe theme of Black History Month for 2021 is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.” The Black Family, as well as Black individuals, have shaped and led Williamson County in innumerable ways. Enslaved peoples and their descendants settled this county, represented Wilco in wars, treated ill, and led us to a brighter future. The Black Family contains a multitude of accomplishments and generational legacies of excellence. Join us in celebrating a few individuals, families, and groups who are integral to the history of Williamson County. Heritage and Horizons opens to the general public February 10th.
Current and Traveling Exhibits

Through the lens of Czech-Texan Jno. P. Trlica, early twentieth century Granger comes to life. “Where There Is Beauty, We Take It. Where There Is None, We Make It. We Take Anything.” True to his slogan, Trlica documented every aspect of life, from intimate moments to human events and natural disasters.
**Available as a traveling exhibit**
Hard times, racial unrest and nostalgia offered the 1920s KKK a foothold in Texas. As Klan violence grew, Texans got scared. But, as that fear turned to anger, serious opposition to the KKK increased. In 1923, members of local Klaverns kidnapped a man, beat and tarred him, then left him chained to a tree in Taylor-- Dan Moody took action.
**Available as a traveling exhibit**