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Learn about the many people and cultures of the Coastal Bend Learn More
Cannons at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX
Discover the rich multi-cultural heritage of the Coastal Bend Visit MCB
Shpwreck outline at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX
Find 13,000 years of heritage at the Museum of the Coastal Bend Learn More
Rings at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX
Explore Fort St. Louis, the French attempt to colonize Texas Learn More

Where Texas History Began – The Virtual Exhibit

Our permanent exhibit displays the last 13,000 years of Texas history, from the first inhabitants of the Coastal Bend region through the French, Spanish, and Mexican colonial efforts, up to the range of diverse influence that have created the modern Texan culture.

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Indigenous Arrow Heads Museum of the Coastal Bend Victoria, TX

Archaeology

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Karankawa Bone and Shell Beads

Indigenous People

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Petard artifact at the Museum of the Coastal Bend

French Contact

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Conquistador Spur at the Museum of the Coastal Bend

Spanish Influence

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Majolica Porcelain at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX

Columbian Exchange

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Branding irons at Museum of the Coastal Bend Victoria TX

Ranching

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Upcoming Events
13 Aug 2022
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KIDStory Saturday - Texas Ranch Life

11am-3pm, Participate in activities that would have been part of a kid's typical day on a Texas ranch -- create a brand, rope a cow, and make butter in a mason jar. Best for kids ages 5+. Suggested donation $5/participant.

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15 Sep 2022

Hispanic Heritage Celebration--Salsa Contest

4-7 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at MCB's 2nd annual salsa contest.

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29 Sep 2022

John W. Stormont Lecture: The 1892 Victoria County Courthouse--History Illuminated

5:30 p.m. Jeff Wright, Victoria County Heritage Director and Executive Director of Victoria Preservation, Inc., takes us on a photographic tour of the historic Victoria County Courthouse.

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Bill Birmingham, an archaeological steward, records artifacts in situ at the McNeill Ranch Site.
15 Oct 2022

John W. Stormont Lecture: Texas Archaeology Mini-Symposium

2-5 p.m. Three prominent archaeologists join us for discussions about archaeology in Texas, and in particular the Coastal Bend. Speakers begin on the hour.

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The Museum of the Coastal Bend exists to foster an appreciation for the unique heritage of the Texas Coastal Bend through exhibits, collections, educational activities, and preservation efforts.

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Small map centered on 2200 East Red River Street2200 E Red River Street 
Victoria, TX 77901

(361) 582-2511

museum@victoriacollege.edu

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