National Scouting Museum
National Scouting Museum
4.5
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Janet K
Irving, TX14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Family
I love the scout museum as we have two sons that are Eagle Scouts. I love all the original artwork from Norman Rockwell. However the scout museum is now moved to Cimmeron New Mexico to the Philmont High Adventure Ranch. As much as I enjoy the museum being in Irving many more scouts will enjoy its new home.
Written 22 January 2018
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Randy S
Irving, TX14 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Family
Unfortunately the museum has closed. I visited it several times from the year it opened till early this year when it closed. There were displays of historical uniforms and badges of scouts. The story of the beginning of Scouting was told in film at a theater in the building. The BSA collection of art was on display in a special controlled atmosphere controlled room including the largest collection of paintings by Norman Rockwell in existence. The museum is being moved to Philmont Scout Ranch in the Cimmaron New Mexico area.
Written 9 November 2017
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581cherylv
San Antonio, United States30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016 • Couples
As a scouting family with 2 Eagle Scouts and 2 Girl Scouts, this museum was awesome! Especially the Norman Rockwell exhibit!
Written 22 October 2017
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Kennyraybob
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Friends
If you were ever a Scout you should visit it before it closes and moves. They have exhibits that take you back to your scouting days. Take a tour as it will not be here long.
Written 11 July 2017
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Lentara71
Houston, TX142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2017 • Family
Made a trip to the Dallas area because this museum is/was closing after Labor Day weekend 2017.

Last visit here was in 2003. I remembered it great. It was located next to the Boy Scout headquarters in an industrial park.

Nice Norman Rockwell/Joseph Csatari gallery. Great exhibits showing the history of Boy Scouting, the Order of the Arrow, and the current scouting programs.

There were many Scouts/Scouters there in uniform fulfilling requirements and learning about the BSA that day.

Overall impression was that the museum needed updating for the current years. The pictures seemed dated, and new pictures needed for current day scouters.

There was a cool rifle game that was now free... just like the museum admission.

Dated technology. They had manikins there telling stories of the founders of Boy Scouting. With new AI technology now, those manikins could look real.

The museum is moving to the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM. There is more foot traffic there every year than in Irving, TX. A wise move, perhaps, to have more scouters enjoy the museum.

Sad to see it leave Texas. Oh, well!
Written 27 June 2017
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bunchajustines
Afton, VA292 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2017 • Family
Having 3 Eagle Scouts, this was a real treat. The interactive museum was enjoyable for all (although cub scouts would find it more their style).
Good history lesson of this amazing organization.
FYI - IT IS RELOCATING TO NEW MEXICO JUNE 2017.
Written 15 June 2017
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Michael N
Dallas, TX8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2017 • Family
Was really impressed with this museum. Heard, unfortunately, that it's relocating. Excellent exhibits and some great hands on stuff for kids (especially boys of scouting age). Nice work BSA!
Written 12 June 2017
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mulderunknown1
Mansfield, TX1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016 • Family
I got all the history of my sons troop for his merit badge and this place is really cool ,but sadly there moving it too new mexico, It will be helpful there i guess.
Written 9 June 2017
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Craig B
28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Family
this was a wonderful hidden gem, that is properly advertised it would have done really well, since it is near the national HQ of the BSA. but sadly i hear it is closing soon and moving :(
Written 22 May 2017
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Thank you, Craig, for visiting us! We hope you enjoyed your time here and hoped you were able to take plenty of pictures!
Written 23 May 2017
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Cynthia S
Irving, TX34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Friends
Easy to navigate through the museum. So much to see! I was excited to check it all out. i love the geocachng.
Written 10 April 2017
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I'm so glad you were able to visit our museum and see everything! Geocaching is always fun, too!
Written 23 May 2017
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