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Whitehead Memorial Museum

Del Rio, TX
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Del Rio
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Description: A collection of historical buildings that is open for guided tours.
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Del Rio, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I was very impressed with this museum. There are many exhibits and they are unique and interesting. It is well worth the visit. Prices are a little high so ask for senior discount. It takes time to go through the entire place, so take your time. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Very cool, interesting, and funky displays. Great outdoor grounds. Friendly people. They even welcomed my Amazon parrot! More

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Kabul, Afghanistan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

The gal who runs the place, is a real hoot! She knows everything about Del Rio, and she hosts very nice parties 2-3 times a year. More

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Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

One of few museums around. It is ok but not somewhere you spend all day. It is several small building spread out around the grounds. Lots of shade, which is rare in Del Rio. Look for their events like archeoligical fair, crawfish boil, etc. Those events are usually good. More

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Vienna, Austria
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2010
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it look like the "museum" collected old junk from del rio residents'attics and garages. the buildings and grounds were totally kitschy and hideous, and the place smelled filthy and musty. i can't believe $5 per person was charged. i guess they knew visitors definitely wouldn't donate to whitehead memorial museum. the graves of judge roy bean and his son are... More

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new york
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2010

I loved this place it had all the charm that I was expecting. if your going to Del Rio, Tx stop by its a small fee to get into this place an very well worth it! Make sure to see the Cadena Nativiits wonderful. The new grass that was just layed make the gounds look amazing.... The kids will love... More

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Los Angeles, California
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2010
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So this place was recommended to us, and it turns out it was recommended as a joke. While the historical significance of Del Rio and the surrounding area is interesting, the stuff inside the "museum" is just a poorly organized collection of garbage. The "museum" is actually several different buildings on a sort of trailer-park campus, and features a collection... More

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eagle pass,tex
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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