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Museum open Thursday-Saturday 10-4pm

​January 3, 2026 Saturday  1-4pm

Elvis Presley Day

  • 91th birthday celebration with music and videos

  • Birthday cake furnished by Sister 2 Sister

  • We are a Blue Star and Gold Star family museum

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​Saturday, January 24, 2026 5-630pm

'Bridge to the Future' Lighting Ceremony 

  • Join us for the ceremony to light our pony bridges red, white and blue

  • This is to celebrate Texas America250

  • Lite refreshments and photo opportunities

​Discover the Rich History of Comanche County at the Historical Museum

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Step into the past at the Comanche County Historical Museum, where history comes alive through an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits. With fourteen rooms dedicated to preserving the region's fascinating heritage, the museum offers a unique glimpse into the lives and legacies that shaped this part of Central Texas.
 
Best of all? Admission is free to all visitors. The museum is supported by donations, so every contribution helps preserve this treasure trove of local history.
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Hours & Special Appointments: The museum is open Thursday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Special appointments can also be arranged for those who need alternative visiting times.
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Comanche County Museum Announces "Bridge to the Future" Project as Part of Texas America250 Celebration

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**Comanche County Museum Announces "Bridge to the Future" Project as Part of Texas America250 Celebration**
 
– The Comanche County Museum is proud to launch the "Bridge to the Future" Project in commemoration of Texas America250, a year-long celebration honoring the nation's 250th anniversary and the vital role Texas plays in America's story.
 
The centerpiece of this initiative will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., when the museum will prepare to illuminate its four historic pony bridges on the campus grounds. Each bridge will be adorned with red, white, and blue lights, symbolically linking Comanche County's rich historical legacy with its vision for a vibrant future.
 
The evening will feature a community gathering culminating in a ceremonial countdown to sunset at precisely 6:00 p.m., at which time the switch will be thrown to activate the lights, officially launching the celebration.
 
Throughout 2026, the illuminated bridges will serve as a lasting symbol of the enduring connection between the community's proud past and its forward-thinking aspirations.
 
"Comanche County is more than a destination—it is a living testament to history and a community committed to progress," said museum representatives. "We invite residents and visitors alike to join us in lighting the way for this historic milestone and to make 2026 a year to remember together."
 
For more information about the "Bridge to the Future" Project and upcoming Texas America250 events at the Comanche County Historical Museum, please visit the museum's website or contact the museum directly.
 
Thank you to our sponsors:
Bayer Ford                                               Texas Rural Living
Comanche Transloading & Cold Storage      Sure Grow AG Products
Cool Breeze Training                                 Dawn & Jeff Stewart
John Cunningham                                     Simmons Bank
Dudley Brothers, LTD                                 Prosperity Bank
Durham Pecan                                          GMC/Chevrolet/Buick Bayer Motor
F&M Bank                                                Virginia Fleming
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