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Why visit the Buffalo Gap Historic Village?
133 N. William Street
Box 818
Buffalo Gap, Texas 79508
gsc@tfhcc.com
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Located in the scenic town of Buffalo Gap, the Buffalo Gap Historic Village is an award-winning open-air history museum which brings the West Texas Frontier alive with over a dozen original buildings and scores of historical artifacts. It is the physical setting of the Texas Frontier Heritage and Cultural Center™, which owns and operates it. It is also a unique and popular venue for meetings, lectures, and special educational programs. Even if you aren’t attending one of these special events, you can enjoy your tour of the premises with our custom-prepared sound wands, which guide you through the attractions of the Village at your own pace. When you are there, you
can:
- Check out our Indian arrowhead and frontier weapons collections in the Courthouse museum.
- Marvel at our premier collection of medical instruments (and be glad you live in an age of anesthetics!)
- If you like cars, you’ll want to see our Model T hack.
- Give your kids something to do at our Craft Sundays!
- Remember your reading, writing, and ’rithmatic in our two-room school house. Teachersand parents: The Village offers you special resources in our interactive school programs.
- Browse the Texas History Store full of more Texas-related books, gifts, and souvenirs than you’re likely
to find anywhere else in the area under one roof.
- Expand your mind with lectures from our Chautauqua Learning Series.
- Enjoy the peaceful rural setting of the Village.
- Worship with us in the Village Chapel on tle last Sunday of the month.
- Wondering what to do when you complete your visit? There are a host of other attractions in the Abilene-Buffalo Gap area, as well as numerous restaurants and overnight accommodations. Be sure to check them out!
...And these are just the some of the regular features or activities at the Village. There are also special one-time events and exhibits. To check on the latest such happenings, click here. |
Admission |
Individual rates (includes sound wand) |
Adults
Military/Senior
Students |
$7.00
$6.00
$4.00 |
| Tour groups of 10 or more |
Adults
Military/Senior
Students |
$5.00
$4.00
$2.00 |
| Children 5 and under are FREE!! |
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Group Rates
Available anytime; for information call (325) 572-3365.
Special Tours
For information call (325) 572-3365.
Renting Our Facilities
Yes, you can have the whole place to yourself if you wish! Click here for more information.
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Members of the Military
Don’t forget our MILITARY APPRECIATION DAYS: Members of the military and their families get free admission every 3rd Sunday of the month! Just remember to bring your military I.D.!
Hours of Operation
Normal hours: Open Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m. until
6:00 p.m. Winter hours: closing is 5:00 p.m. In case of unreasonable weather, the Village will be closed. The Village will also be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Getting Here
 We’re located 14 miles south of Abilene on State Highway 89 (Buffalo Gap
Road in Abilene), in the middle of the quiet town of Buffalo Gap. If you’re
driving in from the Dallas – Fort Worth area, just get on Interstate 20
and head west. When you get to Abilene, take Loop 322 south to the Buffalo
Gap Road exit. If you’re coming from Midland or Odessa, do the same thing
except head east; and when you reach Abilene, follow Loop 83/84 south to
the Buffalo Gap Road off ramp. Once you’re on Buffalo Gap Road, just continue
south, past the Abilene Mall and the city limits. When you start seeing
speed signs telling you to slow down, you’ll know you’re on the edge of
the town of Buffalo Gap. Turn right on Elm – then go two blocks. If you
miss Elm, don’t panic; just keep driving until you come to William Street
(across from Jim Ned Elementary School), make a right turn on it, and head
north. We’re at 133 North William Street.
Map (compliments of Google Maps)
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