The Museum of the Coastal Bend

Victoria’s Museum of the Coastal Bend serves to archive and interpret the history and heritage of mid-coast Texas, and it also offers up something that no other museum has– the centerpiece exhibit of seven French cannons discovered by archaeologists while excavating the Fort St. Louis site near Victoria.

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Join us on select Saturdays for activities! Click the link below to see what we offer.

Programs at the Museum
Schedule a tour for your group, club, school, or association! We'll give a guided tour through Texas' past.

Group Tours
People have lived in this area for more than 13,000 years. Explore their lives.

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Through photographs, ornithological specimens, and natural history displays, integrated with the wildlife art of American modernist Charley Harper, Flights of Fancy shares fascinating information about the birds of the Texas Coastal Bend and the region’s ecological importance. Exhibit activities throughout the run of the exhibit include lectures by ornithologists, workshops teaching birding skills, a photography competition, and special avian events.

Exhibits

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MCB Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Closed major holidays.

2200 East Red River Victoria, TX 77901
361-582-2511

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The Museum of the Coastal Bend

The Museum of the Coastal Bend showcases the rich multi-cultural heritage of Texas' mid-coastal region. The museum's mission is to enhance appreciation and enjoyment of the region's heritage; our purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret.